Category: Computers
PC market sees highest growth levels in 10 years
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 79.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 10.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, PC shipments reached 275 million units in 2020, a 4.8% increase from 2019 and the highest growth in ten years. “The worldwide PC…
Benefits of Data Replication in Database Management Systems
As the name suggests, data replication involves keeping identical data sets in more than one database node. There are two types of data replication in a database management system: Full replication Partial replication Full replication is the process of taking an organization’s entire data pool and placing it in different sites, while partial replication involves…
Panasonic offers refurbished laptops for e-learning
Panasonic has announced partnerships with three major charities in Europe to provide refurbished laptops and tablets to socially disadvantaged families. The programme is focused on enabling children to have access to the full benefits of eLearning in the current climate. In the UK, the equipment will be used in Sheffield and Northern Ireland. Save the…
Half of UK adults don’t trust online information
Nearly half of UK adults do not trust the integrity of online information, a new survey from VPN provider TunnelBear reveals. The study, which looks at global perspectives on online censorship experiences from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Russia, Norway and Sweden shows large segments of people in each country do not trust the information…
Most Important Things To Look For When Choosing a VPS Provider
Creating a website is the best choice for your growing business. It opens up new avenues for growth, tons of fresh traffic to your business, and much more. However, picking the right web hosting for your website can be hard. If you’re considering VPS hosting as your go-to platform, you’re in the right place. In…
1 in 4 adults wished they’d learned coding at school
A new study has shown the skills and subjects Brits wish they had been taught in school with self-confidence and mental health management topping the list. The study, carried out by Matalan in conjunction with The Open University, also found that 25% of people wish they'd learned about coding and graphic design at school.…
Can You Run Linux on a Power Server?
You might think the only option for running a Linux server system is x86. However, POWER is an excellent option for those striving for ultimate performance and a lowered total ownership cost. POWER compares favorably to x86 platforms like Xeon and EPYC. POWER also runs Linux distributions quite well while giving you the added advantage…
Global IT spending slips as companies focus on essentials
The Coronavirus outbreak has caused global IT spending to slip 8% this year, with thousands of companies cutting their technology and service budgets and financing only essential IT costs. Although the entire sector is forecast to shrink, IT devices and data centre systems are set to witness the most significant drop in consumer spending this…
Best budget laptops for college in 2020
If you are currently studying at college or planning to sign-up for a new course in 2020, a laptop will undoubtedly be a must-have item. Investing in a new laptop can be a costly business, with the leading manufacturers eager to cash-in on the continuing boom in the technology industry. However, the marketplace is also…
Apple unveils new 16-inch MacBook Pro with updated keyboard
Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro Apple has announced a new version of its MacBook Pro laptop, complete with a redesigned keyboard following complaints from some users over the previous design. The new “Magic Keyboard” on the 16-inch laptop uses a redesigned version of the scissor mechanism Apple used until 2015, when…
