News for 'Personal Computer'

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.

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Dr Minish Jain, director of medical oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic highlights the need and importance of early screening to detect and prevent cancer.

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.

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.

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Data science isn't just about acquiring skills; it's also about comprehending the business context in which data science is applied.

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.

'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.

16 arrested in MP, Hyderabad as police bust Hizb-Ut-Tahrir terrorist module

16 arrested in MP, Hyderabad as police bust Hizb-Ut-Tahrir terrorist module

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The MP ATS arrested 11 persons, including a gym trainer, software engineer and teacher, and booked them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other relevant provisions of the IPC, an official said.

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.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'

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.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

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.

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."

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.

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.

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We went from zero to about 10 million users in three months. Paytm came out with the wallet play and we came out with the UPI play.'

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.

Attractive valuations make ICICI Prudential Life Insurance a long term buy

Attractive valuations make ICICI Prudential Life Insurance a long term buy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (IPru) is struggling to generate growth in the value of new business (VNB). This is due to a combination of weak growth through the parent bank's channels, a shifting product mix in favour of unit-linked life insurance policies (ULIPS), and higher payouts to third-party channels. Leverage from current investments, a further reduction in contributions from ICICI Bank, and a pick-up in non-participating policies from the end of the year is key for this metric in the near to medium term.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

Intel announces the launch of Intel Insider

Intel announces the launch of Intel Insider

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Global computer hardware major Intel has announced the deployment of Intel Insider, a new hardware feature of the 2nd Generational Intel Core processors that will allow Indian consumers to purchase and rent the latest high definition (HD) movies on their personal computers.

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.'

TDL-4: The Virus that escapes scrutiny

TDL-4: The Virus that escapes scrutiny

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

TDL-4 uses a rootkit attack technique to infect a machine's boot sector when a user is starting his computer (known as booting). Hence, it avoids detection by some security tools.

How Lenovo conquered the Indian PC market

How Lenovo conquered the Indian PC market

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

In the first quarter of 2009, Lenovo's market share in India was just 4.8 per cent.

Rationalisation in long-term capital gains tax structure on the anvil

Rationalisation in long-term capital gains tax structure on the anvil

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The finance ministry is looking at rationalising long-term capital gains tax structure by bringing parity between similar asset classes and revising the base year for computing indexation benefit to make it more relevant, an official said on Friday. Currently, shares held for more than one year attract a 10 per cent tax on long-term capital gains. Gains arising from sale of immovable property and unlisted shares held for more than 2 years and debt instruments and jewellery held for over 3 years attract 20 per cent long term capital gains tax.

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The centre will have a computer room with 20 PCs with Internet capability, a music room comprising instruments like drums, tabla, guitar, sitar, harmonium and synthesiser, and a library room with books and CDs ranging from academic, entertainment and general knowledge.

Guj girl to present paper on Indian fonts in US

Guj girl to present paper on Indian fonts in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

A young computer wiz from Gujarat will present a paper on Indian font recognition softwares at a global conference in the US next month.

Will you choose a new-age desktop over a laptop?

Will you choose a new-age desktop over a laptop?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Laptops have obvious advantages, but the market for new-age desktops has never looked better.

Apple unveils iCloud; what is it all about?

Apple unveils iCloud; what is it all about?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

With iCloud and wireless computing, a user can use iOS devices - the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - without having to depend upon a personal computer.

Will tablets take over PCs in India?

Will tablets take over PCs in India?

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Tablet personal computers (PCs), such as Apple's iPad might have taken the global consumer PC market by storm, but the effect might not entirely be the same in India.

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Fraudsters in Himachal Pradesh minted a series of a cryptocoins -- two of which were KRO and DGT -- to cheat thousands of investors of more than Rs 200 crore over a period of five years, beginning in 2018 -- the year the crypto reached fever pitch.