PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks


Recent PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks Articles

Reenergizing Sluggish Computers

By Linda Wilson |  May 1, 2008

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 ...  Read more


Dell Releases Small Business Laptops

Apr 16, 2008

The new laptops are thinner, lighter and come with enhanced security features.  Read more


The Case for Mobile Thin Clients

By Marc Saltzman |  Apr 1, 2008

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...  Read more


Microsoft Surface: Computer in a Tabletop

By Marc Saltzman |  Apr 1, 2008

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...  Read more


In Defense of the Business PC

By Marc Saltzman |  Mar 1, 2008

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...  Read more


Business Uses for Cell Phones You Didn’t Know

By Marc Saltzman |  Mar 1, 2008

Little known cell phone features can help your business, such as voice memos, syncing your contacts in case your computer crashes, and GPS navigation.  Read more


Tech Designs that Aren't Business Friendly

By Renee Oricchio |  Mar 1, 2008

Got to have an iPhone for business? But what kind of message does that send your customers? Tech products can sometimes either help -- or hurt -- your abilit...  Read more


Touch Screen Takes over the Cell Phone

By Marc Saltzman |  Mar 1, 2008

Led by the iPhone, “touch” computing has taken to cell phones everywhere with a vengeance. Here we look at what benefits it offers for small and mid-size...  Read more


Not All PCs Are Created Equal -- Part I

By Andrea Peiro |  Mar 1, 2008

A new generation of PCs designed for business use fits the needs of small businesses better than consumer-grade hardware.  Read more


Not All PCs Are Created Equal -- Part II

By Andrea Peiro |  Mar 1, 2008

A new generation of PCs -- and laptops -- designed for business use fits the needs of small businesses better than consumer-grade hardware.  Read more


Still Have a Cash Register? It's Time to Upgrade

By Renee Oricchio |  Feb 1, 2008

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...  Read more


Technology for the Perfect Home Office

By Marc Saltzman |  Feb 1, 2008

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...  Read more


Six BlackBerry Shortcuts for Business

By Marc Saltzman |  Feb 1, 2008

You can send e-mail on your BlackBerry by hitting the comma key, or reply by tapping the exclamation point. These days, typing shortcuts can shave precious s...  Read more


10 Must-Have Tech Tools for 2008

By Anita Campbell |  Dec 1, 2007

Everyone has heard about the coolness of the iPhone, but the business uses for Twitter and the Google Optimizer might also be influential in 2008.  Read more


Breathe New Life into Your Old PCs

By Renee Oricchio |  Dec 1, 2007

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...  Read more


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