PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks


Recent PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks Articles

The Case for Tablet PCs

By Marc Saltzman |  Dec 1, 2007

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...  Read more

BlackBerry Applications for Business

By Marc Saltzman |  Nov 1, 2007

By adding new applications, such as GPS and location-based services, businesses can now distribute BlackBerrys to staff and locate and dispatch workers, mana...  Read more

Buying Decisions: Choosing the Right Channel

By Renee Oricchio |  Nov 1, 2007

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...  Read more

Three Hot iPhone Alternatives

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2007

Despite the drop in price, the iPhone still isn't the only phone in town. The following models may be better smartphones for your business – and your bucks.  Read more

Ready For the Next Computing Platform? It's Ringing Now.

By Zach Nelson |  Oct 1, 2007

If you think the iPhone is all about listening to music and taking calls, think again. The device's ability to allow rich web-based business applications to ...  Read more

Alternative Memory for Laptop Users

By Marc Saltzman |  Sep 1, 2007

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...  Read more

Intelligent Devices Help Smart Businesses

By Bill Pfleging |  Sep 1, 2007

The use of 'smart' technologies -- such as sensors -- can help businesses keep better tabs on temperature, chemical composition, and other environmental fact...  Read more

New Technologies to Thwart Laptop Theft

By Mary O. Foley |  Aug 1, 2007

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...  Read more

Breathe New Life into Your PCs -- Accessorize

By Marc Saltzman |  Jul 1, 2007

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

Bluetooth Bonanza: Gadgets for the Mobile Exec

By Marc Saltzman |  Jul 1, 2007

You know about the Bluetooth headsets, but a whole new crop of Bluetooth accessories is coming to market to make business seamless when you travel from offic...  Read more

Is the iPhone Worth It?

By Marc Saltzman |  Jul 1, 2007

The sexy new Apple smartphone may help an up-and-coming entrepreneur make a statement about style but does the new Web-enabled device with touch-screen navig...  Read more

Mac vs. PC: A Renewed Debate

By Marc Saltzman |  Jul 1, 2007

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...  Read more

Hand-Me-Down Hardware

By John Gartner |  May 1, 2007

Buying "pre-owned" IT equipment can save small or mid-size businesses money while helping out the environment at the same time.  Read more

The Daylight Savings Time Computer Glitch

By Todd Wasserman |  Mar 1, 2007

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...  Read more

Should You Buy or Lease Computer Equipment for Your Business?

By Caroline Waxler |  Feb 1, 2007

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

Making the Upgrade: When to Switch Hardware

By Damon Brown |  Feb 1, 2007

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

Where to Buy Computers

By Mary O. Foley |  Feb 1, 2007

Finding a bargain on computers and equipment for the office means knowing the ins and outs of online and offline retailers.  Read more

Taskus Interruptus

By David H. Freedman |  Feb 1, 2007

Why interruption, distraction, and multitasking are not such awful things after all.  Read more

What's Next: Staying Connected

By David H. Freedman |  Jan 1, 2007

A slew of new gadgets can help you compete.  Read more

Staying Connected

By David H. Freedman |  Jan 1, 2007

A slew of new gadgets can help you compete.  Read more

Tech Tools You Can’t Live Without in 2007

By Anita Campbell |  Dec 1, 2006

Each year, I pick five software or hardware tools that promise to recommend to small business owners -- this year I found 10.  Read more

An Entrepreneur's Holiday Wish List

By Ramon Ray |  Dec 1, 2006

Technological gadgets may lead the list of presents a small business owner would like to receive this season.  Read more

Seeing the iPod as a Security Threat

By Marc Saltzman |  Nov 1, 2006

As the popularity, storage capacity and connectivity of gadgets like the iPod increase, experts say, so will the use of such devices to perpetrate data theft.  Read more

The Phone that May Finally Replace Your Laptop

By Marc Saltzman |  Nov 1, 2006

The Nokia 9300 has an array of business-friendly features that may ultimately cut down the number of gadgets you need to carry.  Read more

What’s Behind BlackBerry Addiction

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2006

It’s that thrilling jolt you experience every time your precious handheld device vibrates to life, delivering a fresh message.  Read more

Can You Run Your Business with Just a Laptop?

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2006

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

Gizmos for the Road

By Damon Brown |  Oct 1, 2006

There are more travel technologies than ever to stay connected while doing business away from the main office.  Read more

How to Pick a PDA for Business

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2006

With so many models of personal digital assistants, it’s important to know what operating system you want and whether Web access is a must-have.  Read more

Panasonic Launches Laptops for Clumsy CEOs

By Peter Hoy |  Sep 13, 2006

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business.  Read more

Great Equipment for Great Presentations

By Marc Saltzman |  Sep 1, 2006

Our selection of portable projection equipment, remotes, and screens will help showcase your PowerPoint presentations.  Read more

What's the Right Cell Phone for You?

By Damon Brown |  Sep 1, 2006

You'll want to find the right device to fit your needs. Here's a brief guide.  Read more

Health Hazards? A Look at Cell Phone Safety

By Damon Brown |  Sep 1, 2006

Get the low-down on what is harmful and what is speculation, when it comes to health hazards from cell phones.  Read more

Inc. 500 Interview: eSilicon

By Marc Saltzman |  Sep 1, 2006

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

Ways to Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer

By Marc Saltzman |  Sep 1, 2006

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

Choosing a Flat-Panel Display

By Tom Ham |  Sep 1, 2006

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