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Computer set-ups are divided into two different parts, the hardware and the peripherals. PC hardware refers to all of the physical components such as input, processing, storage, output and communication devices.

These components will often define the size and the specifications of PC hardware. From those for gaming to those dedicated to cryptocurrency mining, the range of PC hardware is very wide and is sold across a variety of channels.

PC hardware that relates to features such as speed or storage will greatly improve the running of a PC, and these can be changed and adapted with technical work. Choosing the right PC hardware is essential for companies and organisations’ network stability and structure.
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Silicon Valley to lose its tech centre crown to global cities

Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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A new survey of tech industry leaders found the majority believe it is likely the Valley will be usurped within four years by other cities around the world.
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Legacy applications a 'healthcare cybersecurity nightmare'

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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A new whitepaper launched today that sought to bring light to just how dire the cybersecurity situation with hospitals really is.
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Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.
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Organisations wasting $100k a year hoarding useless IT hardware

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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A new report reveals that two in five organisations spend over USD $100,000 annually storing useless IT hardware, posing security and compliance risks.
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ManageEngine VP's 5 tech trends to look out for in 2019

Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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Next year is to be one where we will see many technologies that have been on the fringes begin to be implemented among the mainstream.
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Golden opportunities for enterprise e-waste reduction

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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As e-waste volumes surge past 50 million tonnes globally, businesses face pressure to improve technology asset management and embrace recycling efforts.
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Protecting data, as well as utilising it, is fundamental to business success

Mon, 21st May 2018
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There is a real opportunity for businesses to gain significant competitive advantages through high-performance computing.
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How to get more value from legacy IT in a digitally driven world

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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In a digitally driven world, CIOs face the challenge of transforming ageing legacy IT systems into resilient, agile backbones to support modern business needs.
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Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.
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To upgrade or not to upgrade – that is the security question

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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When we think of security, we probably think 'software' first. But software runs on hardware, and network security and access appliances are aging.
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Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.
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Intel revenues down in lead up to Windows 10 launch

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Intel's 2015 second quarter profit fell 3.2% as a result of the slump in PC sales that is impacting the majority of the chip sector.
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IBM 4Q revenue slumps, 2015 outlook not great

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Global tech giant IBM's earnings slumped in the fourth quarter for 2014 as it moves away from its core hardware business.
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Forget the wheel, HP's reinventing the computer

Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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In attempting to transform both hardware and software infrastructure, HP has revealed its plans to completely reinvent the computer.
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Are you “too lazy” to protect your home computer's online security?

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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80% of home computer users who neglect online security blame laziness, says a study from Victoria University of Wellington.
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UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.
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Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...

Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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PC slowdowns, lengthy startups and sluggish browsers are just some of the most common technical peeves reported by computer users this year.
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Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.
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Review: Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security PC

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Trend Micro elevates PC security with a suite that goes beyond the basics, promising multi-device protection with unique features.
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No antivirus risks 25% of PCs

Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.