Charlie Osborne

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Charlie Osborne is a cybersecurity journalist and photographer who writes for ZDNet and CNET from London. PGP Key: AF40821B

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Toshiba sells PC business to Sharp for $36 million

Under the watchful eye of parent company Foxconn, Sharp is shouldering its way back into the PC market.

June 5, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

The ignored sales rep problem that hurts tech companies the most

In the UK, tech sales staff -- not the customer -- often reign supreme, and this can be bad news for technology firms across the globe.

March 26, 2014 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

Gartner: Windows 8 failed to kick-start PC market

The latest report released by research firm Gartner suggests that dwindling PC sales are signalling a turn in the PC market, and Windows 8 has done nothing to stop it.

January 14, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

Java allows 'open hunting season' for hackers, experts find

Is Java a serious enough concern for you to disable it altogether?

January 11, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

Sony to exit PC-use optical drive market [report]

According to reports, Sony plans to exit the optical disc drive business due to company restructuring.

August 28, 2012 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

Acer secures modest net profit despite weak demand

Taiwanese corporation Acer has managed to achieve marginal net profits in the second quarter, but it's nothing to shout about.

August 17, 2012 by Charlie Osborne in PCs

Raspberry Pi waiting list scrapped: Let the bulk buying begin

The popularity of the Rasberry Pi continues - and purchase restrictions have taken a swift exit.

July 16, 2012 by Charlie Osborne in PCs