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PC sales no longer a reliable indicator of business growth

May 24, 2012
The latest numbers on sales of durable goods come out today. Analysts used to watch computer sales for what they might tell us about business growth, but those numbers alone aren't a good enough indicator anymore.

Microsoft joins in too

Nov 10, 2011
The software giant and patent lawsuit fan will introduce an ultra cheap PC as part of the FCC's program. It's rolling out a $250 PC next year for...

HP might not spinoff PC unit

Oct 12, 2011
Yeah, about those plans to dump home PCs. Those plans announced in August by HP's then-CEO Leo Apotheker. Well, he's gone now, Meg Whitman is in...