Computers

• Assembling the Best Content-Creating Machine

  In an age when content is king, and many businesses are creating their own content online, you need to consider processor, memory, graphics and other facets whether buying a new computer or upgrading an older model.
  Brent Leary

• Pay-as-You-Go with Cloud Computing

  Some of the biggest names in computing have been targeting small and mid-sized businesses with “cloud computing” services – also known as utility computing. These vendors offer pay-per-usage or pay-as-you-go access to computers.
  Renee Oricchio

• Microsoft Surface: Computer in a Tabletop

  Essentially a Windows Vista PC in a tabletop, 'Surface' is all about touch functionality. And the first customers targeted are some of you: restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, and entertainment venues.
  Marc Saltzman

• The Case for Mobile Thin Clients

  With the increased concern about missing laptops that expose sensitive information, is it time to equip your staff with a “thin” client? Thin client technology is set to take off due to security and energy usage concerns.
  Marc Saltzman

• In Defense of the Business PC

  There’s so much talk about laptops these days, that many businesses are overlooking the fact that desktop computers are not only more powerful but they are often cheaper bit-for-bit.
  Marc Saltzman

• Not All PCs Are Created Equal -- Part II

  A new generation of PCs -- and laptops -- designed for business use fits the needs of small businesses better than consumer-grade hardware.
  Andrea Peiro

• Not All PCs Are Created Equal -- Part I

  A new generation of PCs designed for business use fits the needs of small businesses better than consumer-grade hardware.
  Andrea Peiro

• Technology for the Perfect Home Office

  Starting a business in your home has never been easier because of technological advancements. Between the Internet and low-cost computing options, you can run a million-dollar enterprise out of your home. Here’s what you need.
  Marc Saltzman

• Still Have a Cash Register? It's Time to Upgrade

  Computerized point-of-sale (POS) systems are becoming more accessible to small businesses. They may save money, increase productivity, and cut down on the time you are distracted from the primary focus of your business.
  Renee Oricchio

• Breathe New Life into Your Old PCs

  Does it seem as if you just outfitted your office with new computers a year or two ago? And you don't have the budget to upgrade? Try upgrading memory or RAM, defragging your hard drive, and other techniques.
  Renee Oricchio

• The Case for Tablet PCs

  There is a growing field of tablet PCs – those laptops that let you write during meetings instead of type. Swivel screens now let you show what you wrote to a colleague or customer. Are tablet PCs a good idea for your business?
  Marc Saltzman

• Buying Decisions: Choosing the Right Channel

  There are a wider variety of channels from which businesses can buy their hardware, from value-added resellers and systems integrators to direct-from-manufacturer and retail.
  Renee Oricchio