News for 'Personal Computer'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

E-waste, a major threat to environment

E-waste, a major threat to environment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

Computers causing pollution – it is hard to believe but experts say that discarded computers or e-waste contain many toxic materials - and is fast emerging as a major health and environment hazard in India.

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Most of the members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were seen wearing face masks. However, members had crowded the Lok Sabha chamber, while hardly a handful of others, including union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, were seen seated in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

Killer PC viruses and how to be safe

Killer PC viruses and how to be safe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

IBM launches virtual desktop in India

IBM launches virtual desktop in India

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The IBM Virtual Desktop allows Windows or Linux desktops to be hosted and managed centrally, thus lowering the cost and complexity of managing Personal Computer environments through rapid deployment of new applications, automatic software updates and reducing the need for help desk requests, IBM said in a statement.

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The new PC incorporates Cyrix 1000 processor, 40 GB harddisk,128 MB RAM, multi-media key board and linux operating system among others.

Taiwan eye India's growing PC mart

Taiwan eye India's growing PC mart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Infosys halts loan schemes for employees

Infosys halts loan schemes for employees

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Infosys Technologies, India's second largest information technology services firm, has discontinued some of its loan schemes for employees.

PC brands innovate to attract youngsters

PC brands innovate to attract youngsters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

PC brands are innovating furiously to come up with machines that appeal to the young.

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

What all global leaders need to understand is that no Generative AI regulation will work unless they start with the basics, which is data collection, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

The threat of hardware piracy

The threat of hardware piracy

Rediff.com29 May 2007

A distinct number of new computers being sold today are fitted with counterfeit, refurbished or sub-standard components.

Dell to shut down plant in US; 905 jobs at risk

Dell to shut down plant in US; 905 jobs at risk

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Personal computer maker Dell will be closing down one of its manufacturing plant in the US early next year, a move that will affect nearly 905 jobs.

SARS hits grey PC market

SARS hits grey PC market

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

HCL, BSNL to offer low-cost PCs in rural areas

HCL, BSNL to offer low-cost PCs in rural areas

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

IT company HCL Infosystems on Wednesday announced entering into partnership with state-run telecom operator BSNL for offering low-cost broadband-enabled computers in rural areas to bridge the digital divide.

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Be clear about when you're working and when you're off the clock, and stick to the boundaries you have set around when you're willing to respond to messages or calls, suggests Amanda Day, Director of People Enablement at Remote.

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Japan-headquartered company will also streamline its TV business.

Cybercriminals targetting PDA, smartphone users

Cybercriminals targetting PDA, smartphone users

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

This was against the earlier trend of cybercriminals accessing personal computers of individuals for financial gain, says a study.

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

Karnataka HC asks Centre to make sex with dead bodies punishable

Karnataka HC asks Centre to make sex with dead bodies punishable

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The high court of Karnataka has asked the Centre to amend the relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or bring in new ones criminalizing and providing for punishment for 'carnal intercourse' with corpses.

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Microsoft had began offering a temporary patch for the problem on September 19.

Why Narayana Murthy 'feels uncomfortable coming to Delhi'

Why Narayana Murthy 'feels uncomfortable coming to Delhi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Citing an example of traffic rule violation in the national capital, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday said that he feels uncomfortable coming to Delhi because it is the one city where indiscipline is the highest. While speaking at the All India Management Association (AIMA) Foundation Day, Murthy shared that people should treat community property better than personal property as one of the values to avoid issues of dishonesty in public governance. "I really feel very uncomfortable coming to Delhi, this is one city where indiscipline is the highest.

How To Get Relief From Knee Pain

How To Get Relief From Knee Pain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto, a physiotherapist and nutritionist, has been helping patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injuries and ageing.

PC industry to grow by 22% in FY08

PC industry to grow by 22% in FY08

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The personal computer market is set to grow by 22 per cent in this financial year and may record sales of 6.5 million units.

Microsoft set to lose another top executive

Microsoft set to lose another top executive

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Its Windows 8 system has shown no growth at all, disappointing investors.

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The number of consumers adopting smarter, wireless technology in the country is on the rise.

Lenovo hots up competition after Motorola deal

Lenovo hots up competition after Motorola deal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Lenovo Group, the Chinese technology company that earns about 80 percent of its revenue from personal computers, is betting it can also be a challenger to Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc in the smartphone market.

India's cheapest laptop to cost Rs 14,999

India's cheapest laptop to cost Rs 14,999

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The company also launched a desktop at Rs 11,999 in Mumbai. It comes loaded with Windows Vista or XP Home Edition.

PC makers are racing to India

PC makers are racing to India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Their sights are on the subcontinent as Chinese sales begin to slow.

Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Google paid million of dollars as bonus to retain him when competitors tried to poach.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

China PC giant may enter India

China PC giant may enter India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old secured 319 marks out of 500 in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, the result for which were declared on Friday.

Dell nears buyout, deal may happen on Monday

Dell nears buyout, deal may happen on Monday

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Michael Dell is expected to take majority ownership of the world's third-largest personal computer maker.

Why Steve Jobs is bigger than Bill Gates

Why Steve Jobs is bigger than Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' cultish following is creepy, but his resemblance to Thomas Edison is uncanny.

Lenovo China plans $199 PC

Lenovo China plans $199 PC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The low-cost machine can be plugged into a TV and comes with educational software, reports the BBC.

Why Microsoft, Intel are feeling threatened

Why Microsoft, Intel are feeling threatened

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Tablet makers have started eating into computer market heavily. Find out what Intel and Microsoft are doing to regain lost ground.

Lenovo launches 8-inch and 10-inch Yoga Tablet

Lenovo launches 8-inch and 10-inch Yoga Tablet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The are priced between Rs 22,999 to Rs 28,999.

Navy officers leaking info to face action after inquiry

Navy officers leaking info to face action after inquiry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A Naval Board of Inquiry has recommended action against four senior officers who were facing charges of allegedly possessing and leaking classified information through social networking websites.