Oct 3, 2012 | Adobe, Microsoft, Office, photos, shopping, software, updates
As we head into the fall, the software publishers are lining up their annual updated versions of the core Windows programs for businesses. Here are some of the ones that have come up on my radar screen. Microsoft Windows 8 The official unveiling is October 26....
Sep 9, 2012 | Amazon, shopping
Amazon will begin collecting sales tax on California purchases on September 15. If you’ve been thinking about doing some online shopping, you can save money by placing the order this week. This glosses over two technical details. First, it’s actually a use tax, not a...
Sep 6, 2012 | Amazon, Android, Apple, shopping, tablet
Amazon unveiled an array of new Kindles at its press conference today, from a $69 basic Kindle (a reduced price on last year’s model), all the way up to a high end tablet that tops out at $599. The details are interesting but the big picture is even better. Amazon has...
Aug 27, 2012 | Amazon, Android, Apple, computers, Dell, Google, HP, iPad, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, mobile, phone, shopping, Surface, tablet, Windows8
Get some popcorn, keep a grip on your wallet, and settle down. The action is about to begin. There are big changes coming up in the world of mobile devices, and the thrilling conclusion will affect your computers as well when Microsoft officially releases Windows 8....
Aug 13, 2012 | laptops, Lenovo, shopping, Surface, tablet, Windows8
Lenovo is stepping to the front of the pack with new laptops and tablets that look just right for small businesses. The Lenovo lineup of Ultrabooks, thin and light notebooks, is more interesting than any other manufacturer now, and the upcoming products for Windows 8...
Jul 11, 2012 | Dell, laptops, shopping
The market for Windows notebooks has begun its transition to new models built on Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors. New products are appearing daily and older models are being upgraded or replaced. Since shopping is a little confusing right now, I’ll try to give you the...
