The word “ultrabook” is being thrown around a lot lately. Everyone seems to be talking about these new thin laptops, and all signs point to ultrabooks being a big contender in the marketplace against traditional laptops, netbooks, and tablets. Just what is it about these lightweight laptops that makes them so popular? Continue reading
In 2007 a new kind of computer arrived on the scene: The netbook. The netbook was small (typically around 10 inches in size) compared to most other laptops on the market. They eschewed pricier components such as optical drives and focused instead upon portability and the ability to do simple tasks. Continue reading
There are a number of sites on the web which were created to assist computer users in running memory tests and debugging memory problems with their personal computers. They will help you to automatically complete these tests, but if you must do them manually, here are some tips. Continue reading
There are many of us who give up the idea of insuring our gadgets and small electronic items that we use everyday just because we think it is not necessary. We often think what can happen to a mobile or a laptop that is with us all the time. Continue reading
Sometimes an upgrade isn’t always the way and it may be better to keep existing software for as long as you can. But how do you know? Continue reading
Although most complex computer issues at work can often be solved by the business IT support team, there are many other small, but common, issues that occur on a regular basis on a personal computer. Continue reading
Mainframe computers offer specialised functions and are therefore favoured by a variety of organisations. It is similarly important for some businesses to be able to access their old mainframe programs, even if they now use new or different programs. Continue reading
The availability and speed at which we can get almost anything in the modern world is amazing, but it comes with dramatic overreactions to small failures every day. This article will consider five of the most common modern day overreactions and will provide some simple solutions to prevent their doom. Continue reading
The big issue for business is staying on top of its communications requirements. New technology is driving old phone systems beyond their design capabilities. The need now is for business phone systems which are scalable and customizable to manage real business operational needs. Continue reading
Slow performing workstations can trigger numerous calls to the help desk, and is one of the most common complaints within IT departments. Luckily, isolating problems and correcting slow-performing desktop or laptop systems can be quite easy if you know what to do. Continue reading