Computer sales may be down, but there is much more to the story. First of all, the industry did sell around 300 million PC’s. That is no small number to sneeze at. There are billions of PC around the world in use. So the desktop PC is a long way from being dead. Here are some other reasons for slower sales.
With the introduction of Windows 10, the life of current PC’s has been extended. Even though I use a MAC for much of my work, my PC running Windows 10 gets a lot of work…evidenced by this blog. My blogging software is Live Writer, which only works in Windows and I have found no MAC blog software anywhere near as good.
And as I wrote in my last blog, my Samsung laptop has new life thanks to Windows 10. Many folks don’t need to update their computers. As I said, Windoiws 10 has brought new life to them. It is the best Windows Operating System.
Now I did buy a new MAC and a new MacBook Pro last year mainly because of Windows 8. And maybe that reason is why MAC sales continue to outpace Windows PC’s in terms of percentages (You might want to read story #4 about the writer who switched to a MAC and stopped buying a Windows computer every 18 months).
The desktop computer also gets tough competition from smartphones and tablets. Now I have all those devices but the desktop still gets 90% of all my work. But look for PC sales to pick up next year.
There is a good collection of tech news and great tips for all you computing needs. So read on and enjoy your weekend. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Windows 10 hasn't stopped the PC sales decline yet
With sales falling 10.6 percent this past quarter, the PC industry experienced the biggest drop in sales in its history, according to the market research firm IDC.
Apple boss Tim Cook clashes with US government over encryption
White House tech summit reportedly saw Apple’s CEO call for a ‘no backdoors’ policy when it comes to communications encryption
US intelligence director's accounts next on the hacking block
Personal email and phone accounts associated with James Clapper were hijacked, hackers tell Motherboard.
How the iMac broke my 18-month PC upgrade cycle
David Gewirtz eats PCs for breakfast. Every 18 months or so, he's needed to upgrade his main machine to handle his ever-increasing workload. But not now. This time, a mere iMac has broken the cycle. Read on to learn how.
The Weirdest Tech Stories of 2015
In 2015, we were never in short supply of the odd, astonishing, and just plain weird tech stories. Here are a few of our favorites.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Just Delete Me: How To Delete Your Accounts From 350+ Web Services
Just Delete Me makes removing yourself (or an account) from the internet a whole lot easier. It's a directory of links to delete your account from the web services it lists - at the moment, over 350 web services
3 email apps that will help you get to inbox zero
Fortunately, there a few mobile apps that can help you clean out the clutter morass of messages and reach the hallowed inbox zero. They don’t all use productivity methods to get there, but your inbox will be empty by the end of the day.
How to Add Contacts from Gmail, Outlook, and More to Windows 10’s Address Book
Instead of managing multiple separate address books, you can use Windows 10’s People app to bring together all your contacts into a single, centralized interface.
How to set up your new PC
But a new PC isn’t like a new car; you can’t just turn a key and put the pedal to the metal. Okay, maybe you can—but you shouldn’t. Performing just a few simple activities when you first fire it up can help it be safer, faster, and better poised for the future.
Manage your time, tasks, and life goals with these Evernote apps
Three third-party web apps leverage the power of Evernote to organize all facets of your busy life.
Mobile Computing
It’s 2016, and high time for Google to fix Android tablet apps
Android has been out for 8 years, a serious player for 6 years, and on tablets for 5 years. So why do Android tablet apps still suck?
Unclutter your iPhone's home screen
Find the apps you need on your iPhone or iPad and ditch (or hide) the ones you don't.
iOS 9 adoption rate continues to pick up steam
Apple’s iOS 9 has been adopted by users at a pretty rapid rate, one that’s faster than even iOS 8 enjoyed.
13 Malicious Android Apps Removed From Play Store, Check If You've Installed Any
At this point, Android and security problems tend to go hand in hand, which is a real shame for those that live on the platform. Check this list to see if you have any installed
Google Now Launcher update adds landscape mode
The Google Now Launcher received quite a few updates in version 5.8.45.19 of the Google app. The launcher, which resides within the Google app, now has landscape orientation and normalizes the size of app icons.
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