THE FUTURE OF COMPUTING

Here’s an article that might describe the future of computing. Or not, but that’s the fun of trying to guess what lies ahead.The article imagines a rich suite of programs that can run in a browser and access files stored on a central server, regardless of...

GUIDELINES FOR NEW COMPUTERS

It’s hard to keep up, isn’t it? Here’s three things to consider for new computer purchases. You should get at least 1 Gb of memory, regardless of anything else. It’s the new minimum for a home or office computer. Trust me. Don’t hesitate...

LENOVO THINKPAD X60

When Lenovo took over IBM’s Thinkpad line of notebooks, there was some concern that the line might be changed and the quality might suffer. All the reviews are good so far, and the new ultraportable Thinkpad X60 is getting rave reviews. Here’s PC Magazine...

REMOTE SUPPORT FROM DELL

Dell’s image has been slipping. Tech support has been rocky for more than a few of my clients (and abysmal for computers purchased from Dell’s Home division, which outsources support to India). Its sales division for parts and small items is a nightmare....

NEW DELL WIDESCREEN NOTEBOOKS

Dell will roll out new business notebooks today, the Latitude D620 and D820, with two interesting features. Here’s an article about the rollout.First, they will have built-in support for Internet connections through Verizon or Cingular cellular networks. Up to...

DELL ADDS XPS BRAND

Dell has turned the “XPS” name into a separate brand for upper-end PCs, notebooks, displays, and televisions. Here’s an article about Dell’s new push into the top of the market.As of tonight, Dell’s Small Business division doesn’t...