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How to Choose a Business Laptop 2019
What makes a business laptop different from a consumer laptop? Isn’t any laptop used for work a business laptop? In a BYOD context there’s truth in that—but for our intents and purposes, a business laptop (interchangeably called a business notebook) is one that a company buys and issues for work-specific tasks.
Read more2019 Solid State Drive (SSD) Buying Guide
This SSD buying guide helps you pair your business requirements and budget to the correct hardware for the job. You will determine the best SSD ...
Read moreHint: It’s Always Cyber Monday
Consider Black Friday and Cyber Monday a way of “getting in shape” for buying IT in a sensible fashion. You can live every day like Cyber Monday if you’re smart about planning.
Read more10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Office Party
As December nears, at least one type of e-mail is certain, the invitation to join your office’s gift exchange. If you’re struggling to think of work-safe gift ideas for your closest coworkers of a randomly-chosen recipient, we have you covered.
Read moreNeed an Awesome Gift for the IT Guy or Gal?
Picking the right gift for the IT guy or gal presents a challenge, because let’s face it, most so-called “geeky” gifts are kind of dumb. ...
Read moreHDD or SSD? How to Buy Hard Disk Storage Now
Solid-state drives and hard disk drives come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes, so when it comes to selecting the right hard disk storage, business customers should understand the scope and purpose of the different types of hard drives that are available to them. Choosing whether to buy a HDD or SSD is the first and most important choice.
Read moreHow to Choose Server Racks for a SMB Server Setup
If you’re bringing your business data in-house and installing servers on premises, you’ll want to have a plan for setting up a server room. And ...
Read moreDo I Need a Dedicated Server? Six Reasons You Do
In a small business, the standard peer-to-peer networking model used in homes and very small offices eventually becomes insufficient. Eventually user demands—such as access to ...
Read more6 Ways Companies Overpay for Windows Server Licensing
To buy Windows Server Licensing without spending more than necessary can be tricky. The adage is, if you think you need a CAL you probably ...
Read more5 Myths About Buying Recertified or Refurbished Hardware
Anyone who has ever shopped for tech items knows that buying recertified or refurbished products can mean big-time savings. But there is something about the ...
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