TECH REPORT  

John Brandon


Business Trip? 5 Tech Essentials to Pack

Travel lighter! Get more work done! Never run out of power! Don't leave home without these tech essentials.  Read story

A New Tablet for Business: The iPad Mini?

A pint-sized version of the iPad is coming, says one analyst. But is a 7-inch form factor the best fit for business?  Read story

5 Tech Trends That Won’t Go Out of Style

Feel like you're always scrambling to keep up with the latest technology? Stop. These are the only five things you need to worry about.  Read story

8 Outdated Gadgets You Must Toss

Recognize any of these devices from your briefcase? If so, head to the nearest wastebasket. And then go get an upgrade already.  View slideshow

5 High-Tech Cars for Business

Driving up to your next client meeting in a crusty hatchback probably won't win you any points. Your business is high-tech; why isn’t your car?  View slideshow

Are Your Employees Stealing From You?

The average business loses 6 percent of revenue from employee theft. How to make sure it doesn't happen at your company.  Read story

4 Great 3-D Projectors

Your presentations won't fail to wow the crowd.  Read story

3 Tools for Conducting Video Interviews

Need to interview a potential employee via the Internet? Check out the latest tools for smooth video chats.  Read story

App Review: Splashtop Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Ignition

Both apps offer a way to remotely tap into your office computer, but which is the best? Inc.'s John Brandon weighs in.  Read story

5 Innovations That Will Make Your Smartphone Smarter

Mobile devices have come a long way in the last few years, but big advancements are coming soon.  Read story

Will the iPhone 5 Be an Epic Fail?

Why the iPhone 5 might be the phone that finally fails to impress.  Read story

Top 5 Tech Predictions for 2025

Futurists and smart thinkers weigh in on the technology that will change how you'll do business. The verdict? The future looks bright.  Read story

Top 6 Gadgets of 2011

John Brandon, gadget reviewer and contributing editor for Inc. magazine, reviewed roughly 400 products in 2011. Here are the ones that stood out above the rest.  View slideshow

9 Tips: Boost Your Business With Pinterest

It may not be as popular as Facebook or Twitter, but this virtual pinboard service is attracting plenty of eyeballs. Here's how to make it work for you.  Read story

Is the iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012?

Here's what the rumors say about when it's coming and what to expect.  Read story

5 Tech Gifts for the Alpha Geeks in Your Office

That guy down the hall in the office that looks like a Star Wars shrine? These gifts are for him.  View slideshow

4 Cool Touchscreen Computers

Check out these four second-generation touchscreen desktops, and find out which one is right for you.  Read story

Can You Hear Me Now? Best Tablet Headsets

Tablets like the iPad are great for frequent travelers, but you’ll want the right headset for making Skype calls and watching movies.  Read story

Why You Can't Live Without Siri

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon reviews Siri, the voice-command system built into Apple’s iPhone 4S.  Read story

6 Things Gadget-Savvy Travelers Pack

A streamlined packing list that won't sacrifice your ability to get things done on the road.  Read story

Need a Startup Idea? 6 Gadgets to Invent Now

Inc. tech reviewer John Brandon sees the good, the bad, and the ugly gadgets of the world. But here are six things he'd really like to see.  Read story

6 Business Travel Websites Not to Miss

New tools to make your next business trip a little less headache-inducing.  Read story

Should You Buy an Amazon Kindle Fire?

It just might be the best product Amazon has ever released. The burning questions is, should you get one? Inc.com columnist John Brandon weighs in.  Read story

Is Your Business a Mac or a PC?

There's a fierce debate raging among small business owners and in this grudge match, there's no gray area. Which side are you on?  Read story

10 New Web Tools to Make Life Easier

Because sometimes it's better to let someone else do the work for you.  Read story

Save Money With Alternative Energy

Alternative energy can provide financial rewards and make a statement about your green stance, but it’s important to evaluate all your options.  Read story

Should You Upgrade to Windows 8?

Tempted to switch your company over to the latest Microsoft OS? Here's what you need to know before you upgrade.  Read story

4 Cell Phones That Can Take a Beating

Just how tough are rugged phones? We tested them to find out.  Read story

Rev Up Your Old PC

A review of four software programs designed to find and remove junk that is slowing down your computer.  Read story

DIY Tools for Creating Smartphone-Friendly Websites

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon reviews DudaMobile and FiddleFly, two services that convert regular websites to mobile sites that work on most smartphones.  Read story

5 Back-Office Tech Innovations

These new tech tools can improve the flow of your business operations, help you attract new customers or develop new loyalty programs, and directly impact yo...  View slideshow

Are 7-inch Tablets a Good Fit for Business?

The iPad has made tablets a fading memory, but these four 7-inch tablets may actually be a better fit for your business.  Read story

8 Gadgets That Simplify Life

Every once in a while, a tech gadget comes along that leaves you wondering how you ever ran your business without it. These eight innovations get our vote.  View slideshow

Finding Workspace on the Fly

During a recent business trip, Tech Trends columnist John Brandon tried out LiquidSpace, a website and app designed to help you find a temporary workspace.  Read story

A Stylish New Labelmaker

Looking to get organized? Epson’s new LabelWorks LW-400 has plenty of design options for creating labels with style.  Read story

Can Google+ Help Your Business?

Just when you thought you understood Facebook there is a new social network to utilize. Learn some tips for for increasing your brand on Google+.  Read story

Pick Your Poison: Choosing a Broadband Technology

We will help you make sense of your broadband options and which technology will be a good fit for your business.  Read story

Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 5?

The iPhone 5 is coming, is your business ready? Here's a look at some of the expected features, and how they can impact your business.  Read story

Can RIM Make a Rebound?

The company famous for the BlackBerry smartphone and the recent PlayBook tablet is trying to maintain its stronghold on small businesses.  Read story

2 New Tools for Safeguarding Your Website

Website backup made simple  Read story