The global personal computer (PC) market is forecast to decline by 5.2% in 2015, according to research firm Gartner. This would mark the fourth consecutive year of decline for the PC market. 

PC shipments are expected to total 269 million units in 2015, down from 281 million in 2014. Despite the overall decline, there are some bright spots. The PC market in Latin America is forecast to grow by 6.7%, and the PC market in the Asia/Pacific region is expected to grow by 1.5%. 

In terms of market share, Lenovo continues to be the number one PC vendor, with a …