consumer demand

Microsoft’s October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support has become a high‑profile pivot for the PC industry — but the expected consumer‑led buying spree never materialized in the United States. Industry trackers show businesses driving the current refresh cycle while consumers largely sit...

Global PC and tablet shipments are projected to face a modest slowdown in growth, according to the latest forecasts from International Data Corporation (IDC). While the overall PC market is still set to expand, recent adjustments reflect challenges tied to macroeconomic conditions, tariff...

I see that HP has decided to start selling Windows 7 machines again http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57617490-92/hp-resurrects-windows-7-pcs-by-popular-demand/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 I guess the Windows 8.1 and the start button gimmick didn't work out that well. Maybe with Windows...

Some interesting statistics regarding PC (desktop / laptop) sales over the past year from multiple top tier OEMs showing a somewhat flat or even a mild decline in most instances (excepting ASUS). Not sure what the take away should be from the article, as there seems to be the usual speculation...

Link Removed Computerworld - Microsoft weathered the storm of Windows Vista, 2007's often-abused operating system, an analyst said today after reviewing the company latest earnings. "At this point it appears Microsoft has put Vista behind it," said Allan Krans, an analyst with Technology...