News for 'Personal Computer'

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

World's top 14 technology companies

World's top 14 technology companies

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Apple Inc tops the Forbes list of world's top technology companies.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

Do You Know About The Science of Work?

Do You Know About The Science of Work?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'By integrating data, research, and new insights, we are designing work environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing.'

iPhones allow extraction of users' personal data

iPhones allow extraction of users' personal data

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Personal data including text messages, contact lists and photos can be extracted from iPhones through previously unpublicized techniques by Apple Inc employees, the company acknowledged this week.

Billionaires who did not complete college

Billionaires who did not complete college

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

There are some who did not complete college, but went on to become successful businessmen.

Digital India Act won't be in place before 2024 election

Digital India Act won't be in place before 2024 election

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The government may not be able to put in place the Digital India Act, which aims to replace over 23 years old IT Act 2000, before the next general election, as there is not much time left for extensive consultation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. While speaking at the Global Technology Summit 2023, the minister, however, said the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act will be out later this month for consultation and are expected to be notified by the end of December or early January. Chandrasekhar said the existing IT Act doesn't even have the word internet, and there is a consensus that it can be safely superseded and replaced.

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Will focus on aggressively expanding its storage offering.

HP, Google ink pact to make Chromebooks in India

HP, Google ink pact to make Chromebooks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

PC maker HP has joined hands with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India from October 2, the company said on Thursday. The Chromebook devices will be manufactured at the Flex Facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020, it said in a statement. "Manufacturing Chromebook laptops in India will allow Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs.

TDS rules: Online gaming bonus, incentives taxable if withdrawn, says CBDT

TDS rules: Online gaming bonus, incentives taxable if withdrawn, says CBDT

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday clarified that any deposit in the form of bonus or incentives credited in a user account will be considered net winnings, and subject to tax deduction, in case of withdrawal. If these are used only for playing, then it's not liable for tax deducted at source (TDS). Further, in case net winnings do not exceed Rs 100 a month, the applicable tax need not be deducted.

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, offers expert advice on career programmes in India.

10 Healthy Morning Habits For 2024

10 Healthy Morning Habits For 2024

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Dedicate the morning to activities that don't involve screens, allowing your mind to wake up naturally.

Microsoft targets Google, Apple with Windows 8

Microsoft targets Google, Apple with Windows 8

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Windows 8 is Microsoft's most powerful attempt to expand the once-ubiquitous operating system's reach.

The incredible success story of Steve Jobs

The incredible success story of Steve Jobs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

From a college dropout to heading an over $350 billion Apple empire, Steve Jobs dramatically transformed the worlds of personal computing, music and mobile phones, ushering in a new digital era.

Tablets surpass netbook sales in India

Tablets surpass netbook sales in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

More Indians preferred tablets for their computing needs in 2011-12 than netbooks, a smaller form of a laptop.

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

For years, many Wall Street investors wrote off Dell Inc as a dying personal computer company. But Silver Lake Partners is betting about $1 billion that they're wrong. Here' why...

Researchers warn of networking gear bugs

Researchers warn of networking gear bugs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The problem lies in computer routers and other networking equipment that use a commonly employed standard known as Universal Plug and Play or UPnP.

China's Lenovo sees RIM as M&A option: CFO

China's Lenovo sees RIM as M&A option: CFO

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Experts believe that Canadian govt might make it difficult.

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

10 quotes reveal how Bill Gates became so rich

10 quotes reveal how Bill Gates became so rich

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Let's take a look at some of his best quotes.

'Can I shift from govt NPS to individual NPS?'

'Can I shift from govt NPS to individual NPS?'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

'69% antivirus users don't pay for it'

'69% antivirus users don't pay for it'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Even as the prices of security solutions for personal computer (PC)s have come down over the years, 69 per cent of users using antivirus software claimed they did not pay for these.

Living In Employer Accommodation? Read This

Living In Employer Accommodation? Read This

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Employees who benefit from rent-free accommodation should pay heed to these new regulations, especially if they are in the higher salary brackets.

CBI seeks US help to track down 2 persons for abusing judges

CBI seeks US help to track down 2 persons for abusing judges

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The CBI has sought help from authorities in the US in tracking two accused, C Prabhakar Reddy who is also known as "Punch" Prabhakar and Mani Annapureddy, believed to be staying in that country in connection with a case related to alleged derogatory social media posts against judges and the judiciary, officials said on Thursday.

Lenovo launches all-in-one desktop

Lenovo launches all-in-one desktop

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Computer maker Lenovo on Wednesday said it has launched a compact all-in-one desktop targeted at small businesses.

HCL to freeze investment in hardware business

HCL to freeze investment in hardware business

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The company has been manufacturing personal computers, both desktops and laptops, netbooks and tablet PCs.

Lenovo bets on new products

Lenovo bets on new products

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company launched eight products across price points under its new range of consumer laptops, targeting professionals, gamers and students

Overall IT spend to dip 3.7% in 2009

Overall IT spend to dip 3.7% in 2009

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Even client computing is projected to take a hit as personal computer projects are postponed or scaled back this year, rather than getting cancelled outright, because of tighter budgets. Industry-wise, insurance, media and consumer business services' client computing plans were on track, while companies involved with telecommunications, wholesale and agriculture, mining and construction sectors are most likely to reduce spending.

He dreams of socially relevant videogames

He dreams of socially relevant videogames

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Suman Guha Mozumder speaks to John Kolencheryl, a computer engineering student from Carnegie Mellon who wants to make a difference.

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate Friday on an Ethics Committee report recommending Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion in the cash-for-query issue, with the Opposition demanding she be allowed to speak in the House, and the government contending her views were heard by the panel.

Sahara to make PC motherboards

Sahara to make PC motherboards

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

After the launch of a range of personal computers in the Indian market, Sahara Computers is planning to foray into manufacturing of board level computer components.

India's PC market grows 17.8% to 3.7 million in Q1

India's PC market grows 17.8% to 3.7 million in Q1

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The Indian PC market grew by 17.8 per cent in shipment to 3.7 million units in the April-June 2022 quarter, International Data Corporation (IDC) said in a report on Thursday. The PC market includes desktops, notebooks and workstations.The notebook category continued to be the volume driver, with the shipment of 2.6 million units in the June 2022 quarter. However, its growth rate reduced to 7.3 per cent compared to over 30 per cent on average for the last three quarters.

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

In a somber statement on Wednesday, the Apple board of directors said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."

Dell eyes presence in 100 cities by year-end

Dell eyes presence in 100 cities by year-end

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell said computer sales worldwide in the second half of this year will exceed the first half as slowing economic growth globally drives demand for efficiencies. "Of the 300 million computers targeted to be sold this year, majority of these will be sold in the second half," said Dell.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Dell climbs to 2nd slot in global PC market in 201

Dell climbs to 2nd slot in global PC market in 201

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

"Dell moved into second place in the worldwide PC market for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2008. Dell did well in the Asia and Pacific region, where it has invested heavily lately. Professional PC refreshments definitely boosted Dell's growth," according a survey done Gartner.

Should you spring for a tablet PC?

Should you spring for a tablet PC?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

If you're shopping for a new laptop, you might want to consider one of these. NS Sawaikar tells you why.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

What To Check In Your Form 16

What To Check In Your Form 16

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Employees should review the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in Form 16. They should confirm that all the tax deducted has been credited correctly.