Explained: Here's why your favourite laptop could be out of stock The Coronavirus-induced lockdown had shut down all production facilities globally. The sudden demand for laptops, thanks to work-from-home, has triggered an acute shortage of chips that are crucial for running PCs February 04, 2021 / 01:33 PM IST Laptop users watch out. Your favourite personal computer could be out of stock in stores and online retailers over the next few weeks. Reason? A global semiconductor shortage is now impacting the availability of the electronic chips used in laptops. Electronic dealers told Mone...