Home Office Technology


Recent Home Office Technology Articles

What CES had to Offer for the New Computer Screen

Life was never meant to be viewed through a little window, and I believe neither was technology.  Look at TVs, computers, cell phones:  all of t...  Read more

Dell's New Vostro 460 Desktop

Dell recently unveiled the new Vostro 460 , a desktop computer tailored for s...  Read more

Livescribe Has What I Want: Smartpens

I can't help but pine for technology that doesn't fully exist.  Many times I will get an idea of what I would like to have, like a watch that records...  Read more

The Smartest Credit Card Ever Made: Your Phone

You are carrying the smartest credit card ever made, but it is not made out of plastic. Instead, your smartphone has all the transaction details you'd ever n...  Read more

5 Tips for Conducting a Virtual Meeting

Conducting a successful virtual meeting requires preparation and a new set of etiquette rules.  Read more

4 Tools for Creating Video Blogs

A video blog can be a great way to spread company news, talk about products, and stand out among traditional company blogs. Thanks to easy-to-use editing sof...  View slideshow

Hot Market: The Outsourced Work Force

More businesses are turning to remote workers. But can you really be sure that your off-site employees are working?  Read more

10 Money Management Apps for Business Owners

These smartphone apps will help you manage your cash, your time and your business.  View slideshow

10 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Technology

When you're starting a business on your own dime, the rule for tech is keep it simple.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Nerds On Call

How a small computer repair company stole market share from Best Buy and embarked on a national expansion.  Read more

How to Choose a Business Entity

Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear.  Read more

5 Must-Have Products for the Virtual CEO

Most virtual employees can do their jobs with a laptop, some free software programs, an Internet connection, and not a whole lot else.  View slideshow

How to Set Up a Home Office

A guide to creating a functional and productive home office.  Read more

Going Virtual with Matt Mullenweg 

Recently I had a chance to record a Skype chat from my living room with Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the founder of Automattic, the company that publishes Word...  Watch video

Essential Tools for Every Home Office

There are certain tools that every entrepreneur who works from home should keep within reach. Here's a look at 10 gadgets that will keep you organized, conne...  View slideshow

A Netbook with Juice

The Lenovo S12 uses the same chip as the Apple MacBook and is powerful enough to run Windows 7.  Read more

Ask a Sales Clerk: Buying a Printer 

Hannah Clark Steiman explores the world of small business and office printers at J&R.   Watch video

Ask a Sales Clerk: Netbook Buying Guide 

Looking to buy an inexpensive ultra-portable? Here are some of the top contenders, considered by one of the sales associates at J&R Music and Computer...  Watch video

A Server That Does Double Duty

The HP MediaSmart is a good tool for home or office  Read more

The Tradeoffs of Returning to a Home Office

An independent consultant wonders if she should trade in her office space for a virtual home office  Read more

A Laptop Bag for Every Purpose 

With the diverse sizes and uses of these crucial business tools, it's smart to have a bag that offers the right features and the right fit. Here's a look ...  Watch video

Tracking Your Power-Usage with Free Software 

With some help from Make magazine, here's a great way to save some money, and decrease your carbon footprint. This free software tracks your power usage o...  Watch video

Home Entertainment: Television, Meet Internet

New LG TV will stream movies from Netflix  Read more

Big Pictures from Pocket-Sized Projectors 

The Goods takes a look at three portable projectors: the 3M MPro, the Optimo Pico and the Dell M109s.   Watch video

New Nokia N97 Smartphone 

At CES over the weekend, I got a brief demo of the N97, the smartphone that Nokia officially announced last month. The phone will be released in Europe th...  Watch video