GTA V Enhanced free PC update now available

Rockstar Games has released an upgraded version of Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) for PC, accessible through the Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, and Epic Games. This upgrade introduces features previously exclusive to the current generation of consoles, alongside performance optimizations for modern PC hardware. Continue reading “GTA V Enhanced free PC update now available”

Indian PC market grew 3.8% YoY in 2024: IDC

India’s PC market, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, shipped 14.4 million units in 2024, up 3.8% from 2023, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Notebooks led with a 4.5% rise, desktops grew by 1.8%, and workstations surged 10.9% year-over-year. Continue reading “Indian PC market grew 3.8% YoY in 2024: IDC”

Global PC shipments up 1.8% YoY in Q4 2024: IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its latest Worldwide PC Market Tracker, reporting that PC shipments grew by 1.8% year-over-year (YoY) in Q4 2024, with total shipments reaching 262.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1% compared to 2023.

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Indian PC market sees 4.49 million shipments with 0.1% YoY growth in Q3 2024: IDC

India’s traditional PC market, which includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations, recorded 4.49 million unit shipments in Q3 2024, reflecting a modest 0.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to IDC’s Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This comes after a 7.1% YoY growth in Q2 2024. Continue reading “Indian PC market sees 4.49 million shipments with 0.1% YoY growth in Q3 2024: IDC”

Indian PC market grows 7.1% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC

India’s traditional PC market, which includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations, shipped 3.39 million units in the second quarter of 2024, showing a 7.1% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to the IDC. Continue reading “Indian PC market grows 7.1% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC”

CrowdStrike releases guidance hub for BSOD error recovery

Amid a significant IT issue caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike, Windows PCs worldwide continue to experience disruptions. The problem first emerged on Friday morning, affecting companies, banks, and airports. Continue reading “CrowdStrike releases guidance hub for BSOD error recovery”

Microsoft releases recovery tool for CrowdStrike-induced Windows errors

On Friday last week, CrowdStrike’s update caused ‘Blue Screen’ errors on Windows systems globally, affecting Microsoft’s ecosystem. Continue reading “Microsoft releases recovery tool for CrowdStrike-induced Windows errors”

CrowdStrike update triggers ‘Blue Screen’ errors on Windows systems globally

Microsoft Windows users worldwide are encountering Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, causing Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly with messages like “Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.” Continue reading “CrowdStrike update triggers ‘Blue Screen’ errors on Windows systems globally”

Global PC Shipments up 3% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC

The traditional PC market saw a 3% growth in the second quarter of 2024, ending a streak of seven consecutive quarters of decline. Continue reading “Global PC Shipments up 3% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC”

Indian PC market saw 6.6% YoY decline in 2023: IDC

According to IDC, the Indian PC market, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, shipped 13.9 million units in 2023, down 6.6% year-over-year (YoY). Positively, the market rebounded in H2, resulting in an 11.4% YoY growth in Q4 2023.

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Indian PC market grows 14% YoY in Q3 2023: IDC

According to IDC, the traditional PC market in India, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, reached 4.5 million units in 3Q23, marking a 14% YoY increase, following a decline of 15.3% YoY in Q2 2023. The notebook category grew by 13.1%, while desktops saw a 19.3% growth. Continue reading “Indian PC market grows 14% YoY in Q3 2023: IDC”

Global PC Shipments declined 7.6% YoY in Q3 2023: IDC

Global PC shipments in the third quarter of 2023 saw a continued decline, dropping by 7.6% compared to the previous year. Approximately 68.2 million PCs were shipped worldwide during this period, as reported by the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Continue reading “Global PC Shipments declined 7.6% YoY in Q3 2023: IDC”

Global PC Shipments decrease 15% YoY, increase 8% QoQ in Q2 2023: Counterpoint

According to Counterpoint’s PC tracker service, global PC shipments experienced a 15% year-over-year (YoY) decline in Q2 2023 but showed an 8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase. Despite inventory levels normalizing, another double-digit YoY decline was recorded following the 28% YoY decline in Q1. Continue reading “Global PC Shipments decrease 15% YoY, increase 8% QoQ in Q2 2023: Counterpoint”

Global PC Shipments declined 13.4% YoY in Q2 2023: IDC

According to preliminary results from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global PC shipments experienced a significant decline of 13.4% year over year during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). Continue reading “Global PC Shipments declined 13.4% YoY in Q2 2023: IDC”

Global PC Shipments declined 29% YoY in Q1 2023: IDC

Traditional PC shipments plummeted in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) as a result of poor demand, excess inventory, and a deteriorating economic environment, according to IDC report. Continue reading “Global PC Shipments declined 29% YoY in Q1 2023: IDC”