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5 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 ...
Read moreHow to Build or Buy a Great 3D Design Workstation
If you’re building your own 3D workstation for CAD, engineering, CGI, and scientific modeling, you’ll want to understand how your hardware relates to specific facets of the software that you use. Here we’ll discuss how your CPU and GPU specifications affect performance during design and rendering.
Read moreFind the Best Computer for Video Editing at Any Budget
Need a PC for Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, Maya, and other professional editing programs? Which components provide the non-negotiable performance needed for the job? Which ones provide the nice-to-have benefits that fall within your budget ranges? We'll ferret all this out here.
Read moreOffice Printer Buying Guide 2018
Looking for the best office printer for your small business? Your choice of printer can affect worker productivity and your running costs, so choose wisely. ...
Read moreComputer Monitor Buying Guide 2018
Considering how much time office workers spend in front of a screen, selecting the right computer monitor impacts productivity. In this monitor buying guide, we discuss the important specifications and latest display trends so you know which monitor best fits your needs. Any time you buy a computer monitor—really any piece of technology equipment—first ask, what’s the use? The answer to that question determines most specifications right out front and makes buying a computer monitor much more straightforward.
Read moreSmall Business Server Buying Guide 2018
Once a small business has scaled beyond two or three personnel, likely it’s time to buy a server computer for the office. Depending on the context, the term “server” may refer to server hardware, software, or the functionality of either or both. As with any equipment purchase, the logical place to start is with one simple question: what problem do you want the server to solve?
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 moreGift Giving Etiquette for Office Grinches
Having a handle on office gift giving etiquette is essential this time of year. Too often, holiday celebrations cause stress and frustration due to unclear ...
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 moreAftermarket Ink and Toner Costs: Too Good to be True?
Office managers concerned about about ink and toner costs and printing spend at some point consider aftermarket ink and toner. It’s cheap, and it is ...
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