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Buying a new computer can be a daunting task. The process involves numerous hidden factors that vary depending on your tech skill level, intended uses, and personal or business budget. One size does ...

The personal computer industry began in 1977, when Apple, Radio Shack and Commodore introduced off-the-shelf computers as consumer products. Known as the "1977 Trinity," the Apple II, Radio Shack ...

I'm not sure if this is the best forum for this, but I thought people on ARS might have an opinion... As a work from independent contractor, largely on open source my home office consists of one well ...

All-in-One PCs have gained a lot of popularity lately. They are slim, look good, have a decent screen, and come with their keyboard and mouse. So, the question arises, are they ready to replace our ...

We asked Orange Park computer historian David Greelish, who recently made a documentary on Apple's old Lisa computer, to give us a timeline on the development of personal computers, listing specific ...

TAIPEI (Reuters) - This year will likely be the first year that laptop PC sales will outstrip those of desktop PCs. Here are some landmark dates in the history of personal computers which evolved from ...

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One of the concepts I stressed during my speeches at the recent ITEC conferences surprised many people: stop calling computers “personal” computers. Changing that attitude will lower your hassle ...

Gershenfeld, who runs MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, foresees a time when computers will upgrade from PCs to PFs, or personal fabricators. This eye-opening survey of ""fab labs"" completes the ...