Tag: laptops
9 Tips to Save Money on Tech and Computing
Laptops and devices are a vital part of everyday life for many people, and if they break or need replacing unexpectedly it can be a huge cost. With the cost […]
‘Laptop library’ launched to help underprivileged children
The UK’s first ‘Laptop Library’ has launched today to help support and educate the nation’s most underprivileged children. The initiative, launched by grassroots charity CC Foundation in partnership with leading […]
Desktop PC sales slightly up but long term decline, survey shows
After years of steady decline, global PC sales finally saw some growth in 2020. However, there were significant differences in demand for laptops and desktop PCs. According to data presented […]
Russia linked malware found on laptops given to children by government
Some of the laptops given out in England to support vulnerable children home-schooling during lockdown contain Russia linked malware, according to BBC News. Teachers shared details on an online forum […]
Children should be 11 before owning gadgets, says technology report
Children shouldn’t own their own gadgets until they start secondary school, at least according to a new consumer technology report. UK parents believe their children should be 11 years old […]
Samsung announces new, thin laptop – why can’t its phones look this good?
Samsung has announced a new line of slimline laptops. According to a ropey Google translation of Samsung’s Korean website the “Creative Book 9″ is 11.8mm thin and weighs only 950g […]
HP to axe thousands of jobs
Up to 16,000 more workers at computer-maker Hewlett-Packard face job losses after the company posted one per cent drop in quarterly revenue. Reuters reports that HP has struggled to maintain its grip on the shrinking PC market while protecting profit…
Leap Motion sensor comes built into latest HP Envy17 laptop
HP have pulled a surprising laptop out of the bag today, announcing the launch of the HP Envy17 Leap Motion Special Edition with Leap Motion gesture controls built-in. Rather than using a separate external unit, HP's machine is the first…
MSI GS70 gaming laptop lays claim to "world's thinnest and lightest" 17-incher
Looking to re-write the rule that seemed to prevent gaming laptops from being anything other than the hulking behemoths of the mobile computing world are MSI, who have just lifted the covers off the MSI GS70 gaming laptop. A 17-inch…
Toshiba launch Satellite U ultrabooks and M series laptops
Toshiba have revealed a fresh slew of laptops and ultrabooks today, lifting the covers off the Satellite U series ultrabooks and Satellite M series laptops. Looking firstly at the Satellite U50t, it's Toshiba's first 15.6-inch ultrabook, and includes a 10-point…
