Computers

• 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

• Alternative Memory for Laptop Users

  Road warriors need computer memory to commute between branch offices, meet clients, and telecommute. You've hear about thumb drives, CDs, and floppy disks, but what about solid-state hard drives?
  Marc Saltzman

• New Technologies to Thwart Laptop Theft

  As laptops become hot items on the black market and to perpetrate identity theft, notebook computers are increasingly being targeted. Here are some new tools to track those notebook computers.
  Mary O. Foley

• Mac vs. PC: A Renewed Debate

  The arrival of Microsoft's Vista operating system -- as well as the upcoming launch of Mac OS X Leopard -- has rekindled the question for many businesses. Which platform is better for small or mid-size businesses?
  Marc Saltzman

• Breathe New Life into Your PCs -- Accessorize

  From webcams to monitors to wireless mice and keyboards, there are increasingly new ways to add longevity to your aging business computers.
  Marc Saltzman

• Hand-Me-Down Hardware

  Buying 'pre-owned' IT equipment can save small or mid-size businesses money while helping out the environment at the same time.
  John Gartner

• The Daylight Savings Time Computer Glitch

  It may not impact as many of the world's computer systems as the Y2K bug, but don't let your business be caught off guard – or off by an hour -- by the earlier time change.
  Todd Wasserman

• Making the Upgrade: When to Switch Hardware

  A guide on how often to replace computer equipment, why you should upgrade and some of the tax implications.
  Damon Brown

• Should You Buy or Lease Computer Equipment for Your Business?

  First instincts are often to buy business computer equipment, but a careful weighing of the pros and cons can make leasing sound attractive.
  Caroline Waxler

• Where to Buy Computers

  Finding a bargain on computers and equipment for the office means knowing the ins and outs of online and offline retailers.
  Mary O. Foley

• Can You Run Your Business with Just a Laptop?

  Desktop computers may no longer be necessary for on-the-go entrepreneurs, but there are some caveats.
  Marc Saltzman

• Where to Buy: Getting the Right Deal on Computers and Equipment

  The pros and cons of buying at online and offline retailers, including some tips on how to get the best price.
  Rich Martini