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In Pictures: How will Windows 10 play on tablets

How does Windows 10, which Microsoft has been trying to make friendlier for desktops and notebooks, fare on tablets?

In Pictures: How will Windows 10 play on tablets
IN PICTURES: Windows 8 cheat sheet

With Windows 8, Microsoft introduces a brand new interface that feels designed more for tablets than for laptops and desktops. We'll help you find your way around the new OS and make the most of its features.

IN PICTURES: Windows 8 cheat sheet
A brief history of computer displays

From blinking lights and punch cards to LCDs and 3D flat panels, we trace the 70-year history of the tech that users rely on to see what a computer is doing.

A brief history of computer displays
10 Dream Machines Almost Nobody Can Afford

Whether you're in the market for an insanely high-end rig or you just feel like doing a little high-tech window shopping, these pricey PCs deliver serious bang for a whole lot of bucks.

10 Dream Machines Almost Nobody Can Afford

Dell teams with VMware, Red Hat and Microsoft to expand APEX hybrid portfolio

Day one of Dell's global conference heralds a significant expansion of the company's multicloud play.
Lenovo gets $22.3M to replace Acer desktops for the Dept of Human Services

Deal represents first major desktop refresh since 2012
Expensive gaming desktops and laptops thrive in slumping PC market

PC shipments fell by 10.6 per cent during the fourth quarter last year, but gaming PCs fought the trend
In Pictures: How will Windows 10 play on tablets

How does Windows 10, which Microsoft has been trying to make friendlier for desktops and notebooks, fare on tablets?
HP outs new AMD R9 380 and two other unannounced Radeons in new systems

It's been possibly the worst-kept secret in the graphics game, but here's the first official confirmation that AMD's new GPU is imminent.
Dell shows off 'smart desk' prototype with tabletop touchscreen

Following the announcement of Hewlett-Packard's Sprout PC, Dell shows off its own "smart desk" concept.

The new Mac Pro: Hands on, and what you need to know

The new Mac Pro is a black cylinder dense with high technology
Predictions: What Apple will release in 2013

Our men tip Apple's likley release sheet - and what about iPug?
CES reveals the four new rules of PC simplicity

2013's crop of new PCs will be versatile, powerful, and most importantly, simple to use.
Six of the rarest Macs

It may be time to pay your closet a visit
How desktop PCs got their groove back

Technology announced this week at CES breathes new life Into the desktop PC
CES 2011: Lenovo announces IdeaCentre all-in-ones

Lenovo has revamped their IdeaCentre All-in-Ones for 2011, offering gorgeous new designs and updated favorites.