Computers

• Are Netbooks Enough for Your Business?

  Can you build your business using only Netbooks? Those relatively cheap, lightweight, Internet-enabled devices can be used for little else but accessing the ...

  Marc Saltzman

• Five Tips to Make Your Hardware Last Longer

  At a time when few businesses can afford new equipment, there are several ways to get longevity out of your desktop.

  Minda Zetlin

• When One Monitor Isn’t Enough

  Business people who’ve made the switch say using two monitors -- or even more -- make them more productive. And they swear they’d never go back.

  Michelle V. Rafter

• The Right Touch: Touch-Screen PCs

  Some small businesses can thrive with the help of touch-screen computers, such as restaurants or businesses that dispatch salespeople to different locations....

  Marc Saltzman

• How to Delete Data before Trashing Old PCs

  Companies are tossing their old tech like crazy lately with all the upgrading going on. But businesses need to make sure they don't throw the baby out with t...

  Bill Pfleging

• More Efficient Computing

  The key to using technology more wisely in your business is to enable it to make your work day more efficient. Here are ways to make sure IT isn't costing yo...

  Andrea Peiro

• Steps to Better PC Power Management

  Many businesses already know about energy-efficient laptop computers that can help extend battery life. But new hardware and software technologies are availa...

  Marc Saltzman

• Five Features No New Laptop Should Be Without

  A look at some of the newer laptop features worth considering for you and your growing business, including integrated wide area networking, solid state drive...

  Marc Saltzman

• How to Make the Switch to Mac

  Apple is making serious in roads at long last with business users due to a perfect storm: Vista's woes, excitement about the iPhone, and promised enterprise ...

  Renee Oricchio

• The Case for Standardized PC Configuration

  Making sure all your company's desktops and laptops are running exactly the same software can hold down maintenance costs, keep IT staff happy, and help equi...

  Minda Zetlin

• Tech Talk: Tablet PCs Save Construction Time

  A Boston-based construction company discovered that equipping managers out in the field with tablet computers shaved hours, days and potentially weeks off of...

  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Tech to Take Printing Jobs In-House

  New types of printer systems targeted at the small and mid-sized business market are designed to encourage the businesses to print materials that they would ...

  Todd Wasserman

• 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 compu...

  Renee Oricchio

• 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 ...

  Brent Leary

• Reenergizing Sluggish Computers

  Not every small business can just buy replacement computers when their office machines slow down. There are simple steps, however, that can breathe new life ...

  Linda Wilson

• 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 tech...

  Marc Saltzman

• 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, hote...

  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...

  Marc Saltzman

• 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

• 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

• 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 ti...

  Renee Oricchio

• 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 ru...

  Marc Saltzman

• 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...

  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 t...

  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-manufac...

  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, b...

  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...

  Mary O. Foley

• 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

• 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. Wh...

  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 ear...

  Todd Wasserman

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Ways to Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer

  Yes, you can take that transcontinental -- or transoceanic -- flight, without lugging along a spare battery.

  Marc Saltzman

• Inc. 500 Interview: eSilicon

  Chips power every computer, gadget and gizmo these days. What business leaders need to know about where chip technology is headed.

  Marc Saltzman

• Choosing a Flat-Panel Display

  With screen technology evolving, it's a good time to reconsider the monitors you use in the office.

  Tom Ham

• 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

• How to Wipe Your Hard Drive before Junking Your PC

  A step-by-step process to help make sure those critical files aren't available to anyone else.

  Marc Saltzman