PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks


Recent PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks Articles

Should You Upgrade to an Ultrabook?

By Scott Steinberg |  Feb 1, 2012

They're tiny, powerful, and just might inspire tech envy in everyone around you. But before you buy, check out the pros and cons.  Read more


8 Outdated Gadgets You Must Toss

By John Brandon |  Jan 27, 2012

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


Top 6 Gadgets of 2011

By John Brandon |  Dec 21, 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


Is the iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012?

By John Brandon |  Dec 19, 2011

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


4 Cool Touchscreen Computers

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

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


How to Launch a Pop-Up Shop

By Erik Sherman |  Dec 5, 2011

'Tis the season to try out a retail store -- no long-term commitment required. Here's the one piece of technology you need to get started.  Read more


6 Things Gadget-Savvy Travelers Pack

By John Brandon |  Nov 30, 2011

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


Should You Buy an Amazon Kindle Fire?

By John Brandon |  Nov 11, 2011

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 more


Is Your Business a Mac or a PC?

By John Brandon |  Nov 10, 2011

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 more


Are 7-inch Tablets a Good Fit for Business?

By John Brandon |  Oct 11, 2011

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


4 New Wi-Fi-Only Tablets

By John Brandon |  Aug 18, 2011

If you’re not thrilled with the idea of buying a tablet with a pricey wireless plan, you’re in luck. Now there are plenty of Wi-Fi-only options from whic...  View slideshow


Tablet Wars: Thinning the Herd

By Renee Oricchio |  Aug 15, 2011

Here's what I am seeing.  Consumers have spoken. Tablets are of high interest and are in high demand. However, that only applies to the Apple iPad ...  Read more


Apps That Make Your iPad Work Like a Laptop

By Christina DesMarais |  Jun 6, 2011

You’ve taken the plunge and invested in an iPad. So, is it possible to ditch your laptop for business trips or even work itself?  Read more


Office Bleepster: A Cool Excuse for an iPad

By Curt Finch |  May 24, 2011

Did you ever wonder what you and your childhood friends would be when you grew up?  Could I have predicted that my rebellious attitude would lead me ...  Read more


4 Great New Business Laptops

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

We tested four new notebooks with fast processors and loads of features. Here are the results.  View slideshow


Tableside Tablet Computing

By Clarissa Cruz |  Apr 20, 2011

Restaurants that use tablet computers in their dining rooms find that customers spend up to 12 percent more.  Read more


How to Create a Productive Work Environment (Clue: Don't Ignore Your Health)—Part 1

By Curt Finch |  Mar 16, 2011

Technology has greatly aided our lives and made several previously difficult tasks easy.  But technology has also brought some negative changes. ...  Read more


Navigating the Switch to Multiple Computers

By Curt Finch |  Mar 4, 2011

The rise of the tablet computer has me thinking about the future of computers.  How many computers surround me right now?  I have my office comp...  Read more


IBM’s Super Computer Watson

By Curt Finch |  Mar 2, 2011

On February 16 th , IBM's super computer, named Watson, Read more


Big Idea: A Stylish New Touchscreen Cleaner

By Lindsay Silberman |  Mar 1, 2011

The Toddy is one entrepreneur's solution to fingerprint-covered touchscreens.  Read more


How to Extend Your Laptop's Life

By Lou Dubois |  Feb 23, 2011

You tote your laptop throughout your daily life and beat it up. But the laptop's portability makes it vulnerable to wear and tear. Here's how to extend the l...  Read more


What CES had to Offer for the New Computer Screen

By Curt Finch |  Jan 26, 2011

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


Reinventing the Computer Mouse

By John Brandon |  Nov 1, 2010

A look at computer mice designed to be easy on the eyes and the wrist  Read more


MacBook Air On The Cheap

By Renee Oricchio |  Oct 21, 2010

Apple is getting serious about PC market share. This week, CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the latest updates to the line of MacBook Air. Here's the big headline: an...  Read more


Macs for Business Taking Off

By Renee Oricchio |  Aug 24, 2010

I guess it's safe to say that the iPad isn't cannabilizing Mac sales. It's more like this: Mac sales are up, way up and off the chain. In fact, Apple is r...  Read more