Vaio reportedly left the negotiations, while Toshiba and Fujitsu officials disagree on which vendor will hold a majority stake in a new company.
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Review: Microsoft Surface Book
Microsoft’s latest flagship is a triumph of design and engineering, but how does it cope with daily use?
Security Experts: Uninstall Apple Quicktime From Windows PCs Immediately
Urgent call for Windows users to uninstall Quicktime after Apple halts security updates and retires PC version
PC Sales Fall Again, But Windows 10 Could Offer Reprieve
Worldwide PC shipments fall yet again as expected, according to IDC, but not all hope is lost for manufacturers
Windows XP Is Still Running On A Tenth Of All Desktops
Veteran software remains the third most popular version of Windows, despite support ending two years ago
Windows 10 Preview Adds Native Bash Support
Windows 10 insiders can test out new Linux development tools, with a few caveats
Hyper-V Containers Headed To Windows 10
Microsoft reveals that its homegrown container technology is coming to the Windows 10 operating system
HP Launches Spectre 13, The ‘World’s Thinnest Laptop’
Luxurious Spectre 13 looks to take on the likes of Apple’s Macbook with ultra slim design and powerful hardware
Microsoft Looks Beyond Mouse And Keyboard With Windows 10 ‘Anniversary Update’
Free ‘Anniversary Update’ will be available to all Windows 10 users from this summer
IT Life: Microsoft In The UK
Microsoft UK CEO Michael Van der Bel talks about his career in technology, admiration of Dyson and the power of artificial intelligence
Microsoft Surface Hub Starts Shipping To Customers
Giant Surface Hub tablets start rolling out more than a year after Microsoft first announced its vision of workplace collaboration
Microsoft Blocks Bitcoin Payments For Windows 10
Microsoft Store will no longer accept Bitcoin across Windows 10 or Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft confirms
Reviewed: Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft’s latest work tablet is pretty close to perfection - but one issue holds it back
Raspberry Pi 3 Targets IoT With Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Raspberry Pi 3 adds integrated connectivity and more processing power in bid to become an 'IoT hub'
Microsoft Buys Xamarin To Help Devs Port Apps To Windows 10, Kills Off Project Astoria
Xamarain cross-platform tools hope to make Android porting easier, but Microsoft explains clashes with iOS 'Bridge' programme mean its curtains for Project Astoria
HP CEO Blames Windows 10 For Poor Sales
“Tough” PC market hits HP revenues as ‘stimulation’ does not materialise
MWC 2016: Lenovo Mixes Business And Pleasure With Windows 10 Devices
Two Yoga laptops and three new tablets look to boost Lenovo’s PC business
MWC 2016: HP’s Elite X3 Smartphone Can Also Be A Windows 10 PC
Six inch HP Elite X3 'mobile PC' will be able to dock with monitors and new “extender” notebook
MWC 2016: Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 Offers Windows 10 On The Go
12in 2-in-1 Huawei MateBook looks to take on Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro with slim and lightweight build
Microsoft’s Surface Book Hits The UK
UK launch also marked with software update for both Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 to address battery issues
Windows 10 Starts Forcibly Installing Itself On Older PCs
Resistance is futile, it seems, as “recommended update” begins self-installing
Windows 10 Is Finally More Popular Than Windows XP
Latest figures still show Windows 7 with a strong lead however
Windows 10 Mobile Looks To Be ‘Delayed Again’
Microsoft tells partners not to expect Windows 10 Mobile until February now
Microsoft Adds More Power To Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book
Souped-up Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book are even available with a golden stylus, but do not come cheap
Dropbox Releases Universal Windows 10 App
Native Windows 10 app for Dropbox will be released in coming days with phone app coming soon
Gartner: Smart Device Sales To Reach Record 2.4bn In 2016
Worldwide device shipments set to continue growing this year, but at slower pace, according to Gartner
Microsoft And Chipmakers To Ensure New PCs Only Run Windows 10
Microsoft says that devices powered by the latest chips will not support older versions such as Windows 7 and 8
Microsoft Starts Issuing Windows 10 Upgrade Notifications To SMBs
Microsoft promises SMBs can upgrade to Windows 10 as easily as consumers, but don't worry, there are ways to stop it too.
PC Market Struggles Through Another Tough Year In 2015
Analysts with IDC and Gartner say worldwide the number of shipments fell below 300 million, but add that sales should grow toward the end of 2016
CES 2016 – Alcatel Launches First Windows 10-Powered Smartphone
5.5in device is a US exclusive for T-Mobile