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Despite the recent hardware supply woes and game delays, 2022 is turning out to be an exciting time for PC gamers. With the releases of highly rated games, such as anticipated  Elden Ring , the third installment of  Total War: War Hammer , and the unexpected hit  Stray , as well as the launch of new components from the likes of Intel and AMD in the next few months, the PC gaming market is set to reach  US$40 billion  this year. Although the choice in gaming platforms is down to personal preference, the popularity of PC gaming is largely due to gamers being able to choose from an extensive array of options to upgrade and customise their PCs. They are also able to ‘mod’ or adapt games more easily than with other platforms. Together, this enables gamers to create a tailor-made experience to fit to their budget and needs. Invest in these PC gaming components Whether you are a newbie or well-versed in the art of upgrading, one of the most important, and often the mos...

Remote   working needs digital   sauce   South African enterprises took a step backward in digital   transformation over the first year of the pandemic, as disruptions, lockdowns and staff   unable to maintain operations remotely slowed down roll-out of new systems at head   offices.   This is one of the startling findings of the Digital Corporation in South Africa 2021 research  study, conducted by World Wide Worx with the support of Syspro, Dell Technologies, Intel   and Cycan. The slow-down came despite expectations that remote working would   accelerate digital transformation, due to the demands it placed on companies to be able to      operate   digitally.   As many as two thirds of respondents said they had gone backwards in digital   transformation, an indication that the pandemic slowed efforts to digitalise organisations.   While many of these had slowed only a little, one in five, or 20%,...

Microsoft launches the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative 11 December, Johannesburg – Today, Microsoft launched the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative, a programme that aims to reduce the prevalence of Microsoft software piracy in Africa’s emerging markets. To implement the Initiative, the organisation is working with its major PC partners, Acer, Asus, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, SMD Technologies and Mustek to improve the uptake and affordability of genuine software across the continent.  Providing consumers with an enhanced, authentic experience using genuine software, and in so doing, creating awareness around the topic at hand encompasses two key objectives of this initiative. Africa’s emerging market potential is unparalleled and business development and the growth of existing SME’s remains a key focus across the continent. To tap into this potential growth, access to affordable genuine software and hardware is necessary if the digital divide is ...