: PC sales growth slows as supply-chain issues persist

PC shipments were constrained in the third quarter and supply-chain issues and chip shortages persisted worldwide as more students going back to school in person sapped a surge powered by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research firm data Monday.

Research firm Gartner said global PC shipments grew 1% in the third quarter to 84.1 million units from a year ago, while International Data Group said shipments increased by 3.9% to 86.7 million. Particularly hit was HP Inc. HPQ, which saw mid-single-digit declines, according…