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BlackBerry Z10 Review: Loyalists Will Love It

Contributing editor John Brandon test-drives BlackBerry's new device. The verdict: It's good--but it won't win over the non-CrackBerry crowd.  Read more

Scroogled: Is Microsoft's Anti-Gmail Campaign Working?

Business owners weigh in on whether Microsoft's attack ads are enough to make them abandon Gmail in the office.  Read more

Review: The iMac Gets Thinner and Faster

The new 21.5-inch Apple iMac is almost as thin as an iPhone 5 and it lives up to its promise on speed--but you're going to pay for it.  Read more

VC Obsession: Connected Health Start-ups

According to one estimate, funding for digital health start-ups soared 46 percent in 2012. Check out some of the companies on the receiving end.  Read more

7 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Office

Out with the old, in with the new! Get a jump on spring cleaning by swapping out some of your outdated technology.  Read more

Technology That May Lose Its Luster in 2013

These business devices could do no wrong in 2012. But this year they might make way for better alternatives.  View slideshow

Why the New BlackBerry Is Worth a Look

Just as businesses are switching to Android and iOS devices, the BlackBerry gets a new operating system. Here's why you should check it out.  Read more

Top 5 Business Books of 2012

The best (and bestselling) business books of this year were mostly about exposing corruption.  Read more

5 Epic Tech Fails in 2012

These products and innovations once seemed so full of promise. Not so much anymore.  Read more

5 Good Holiday Gifts for Your Employees

Your business is nothing without your people. How will you sufficiently thank them this year?  Read more

Rise of the Microserver

Go ahead and keep your data in-house. Thanks to some of the macro names in computing, servers are going micro and getting more efficient.  Read more

Get More Out of Windows 8 or RT: 4 Tips

Ease a transition to a Windows 8 or Windows RT device with a little advance preparation.  Read more

Windows Surface RT: Pros & Cons

Microsoft's new tablet may be off to a slow start, but it's too early to dismiss the device. Here's what Surface has going for it.  Read more

4 Ways to Embrace Big Data

Here's a handful of useful tools to collect the kind of data you need to make better business decisions.  Read more

Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs

Inspiration can come from anywhere. These nine books may not all fit into the "business book" genre, but they're still must-reads.  Read more