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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Tablet Review

The powerful Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet comes with an optional mobile dock that adds a keyboard to further extend its already impressive capabilities.

Do Your Sales People Really Need iPads?

While many of your employees may agitate for iPads, many SMBs are hard-pressed to justify the expense. For sales teams, however, there may be a real business case for deploying iPads.

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector Review

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD is a versatile, all-in-one projector that packs everything you need for multimedia presentations into a single device.

Acer Launches SMB-friendly AC100 Micro Server

The PC and laptop maker rolls out a small server that's big on data protection and energy- saving features.

How to Add Video Surveillance to Your Small Business

We look at the three main methods to wire your small business for video surveillance.

Virtual Desktop Review: NComputing M300 Virtual Desktop Kit

This thin client kit puts capable and easy-to-manage virtual desktops on three people's desks for much less than the price of individual PCs.

Dell PowerEdge Servers Offer Unique Features

The new capabilities found in Dell's PowerEdge Servers may help small businesses reduce capitol expenses.

Small Business Notebook Review: Dell XPS 14z

Positioned as a premium notebook, the XPS 14z impressed us with solid performance and a stylish design that makes it ideal as a business notebook.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus Multifunction Printer Review

For a small business on a budget, cheapest is not always best. The new HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus multifunction printer makes a case for spending a little more to get a lot more.

GreenBytes Debuts All-SSD Storage Arrays for SMBs

Will deduplication, falling prices and a performance edge convince SMBs to adopt SSD, a pricey storage technology?

Replace Your Landline Phone with Ooma Telo

Tired of paying telecom prices for a landline and need better voice quality than standard VoIP services? The oddly named Ooma Telo can save you money.

Iomega Introduces Desktop NAS for Small Businesses

The storage specialist, which focuses on small businesses, distributed enterprises and consumers, unveiled the Iomega StorCenter ix2, a two-bay desktop network storage device.

Mobile Storage Review: IoSafe Rugged Portable SSD

IoSafe’s Rugged Portable SSD can protect data from just about every threat imaginable and, thanks to USB 3.0 capability, it offers speedy file transfers, too.

3 Money-Saving Tips for Buying Mobile Gadgets

As the holiday shopping clock winds down, we've got three tips to help you get the best deals on mobile devices.

You Know You Want It: Top 10 Tech Toys

There's still time to make your favorite geek's dreams come true this holiday (you are your own favorite geek, right?) Here are the best 10 toys and tools you know you want.

Drobo B800i iSCSI SAN Storage Review

Small and mid-sized businesses that lack an IT staffer but require hefty storage capability would do well to take a close look at the Drobo B800i iSCSI SAN.

Dell KACE M300 Asset Management Appliance Review

This pint-sized appliance -- designed for small businesses -- does the heavy lifting for network computer and software inventory.

A Small Business Buyers' Guide to All-in-One Printers

Choosing the right multifunction printer can save you money and boost productivity. We look at the points you need to consider before you buy.

Western Digital Designs Small Business Server for SMBs

Seeking to expand beyond its consumer base, WD has unveiled a small business storage solution that combines centralized storage with backup-and-restore protection for up to 25 network devices.

Panasonic Unveils Cloud-Based Small Business Telephony

With the Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System, Panasonic aims to make feature-rich telephony available to small businesses at an affordable price and without the need for dedicated IT staff.

Should You Buy an iPhone 4s?

Mike Elgan runs down his list of reasons why the iPhone 4s doesn’t live up to expectations.

Server Virtualization Guide for Small Business

Our quick server virtualization guide covers the basics to help you can decide if it's the right small business IT choice for your company.

Storage Server Review: LaCie 5big Network 2

Easy administration and lots of capacity make the LaCie 5big Network 2 with NAS 2.0 software an excellent choice for small business storage.

Amazon's Low-Cost Kindle Doesn't Add Up

The new Kindle's up-front cost is dirt cheap, but that doesn't mean you won’t pay -- big time -- on the back end. Mike Elgan explains the ka-ching in Amazon's payday.

Dell Seeks to Simplify SMB IT Infrastructure Virtualization

Dell designed its new vStart 50 hardware package to help SMBs deploy virtualized infrastructure and to make IT management more efficient.

New Millenniata Optical Disc Promises Permanent Data Storage

The new optical disc company says its new M-DISC storage technology will last a thousand years.

A Quick SMB Guide to HP ProLiant Servers

Our expert sorts out what's new in HP's ProLiant server family, and which models make the most sense for small business.

Small Business Guide to Tablets

Does your small business really need a tablet? We'll walk you through that decision process and then discuss what you need to know if you decide to buy.

A No-compromise Ultraportable Laptop Computer

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X220 may be the perfect notebook PC for the small business road warrior.

HP Updates Small Biz Servers, Storage and Networking

HP delivers new solutions and new funding to help small businesses grow.

Imation Offers Small Business Removable Storage Library

Data backup hardware geared for small businesses provides high-capacity storage solution.

Firewall Debate: Hardware vs. Software

Any broadband Internet-connected computer should be protected by a firewall, but should that protection come in the form of a hardware or software firewall -- or both?

How to Buy a UTM Appliance

A UTM appliance is an efficient, affordable way to improve small business network security. We take a look at five top-rated UTM systems for small business.

Mobile Rumor Mill: A Microsoft Tablet at Long Last

Well, it's a demonstration, not an actual product for sale – yet. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about Microsoft's take on a tablet PC.

Study Says Both Cloud and NAS Appeal to SMBs

In-Stat predicts that small business use of network attached storage will grow significantly, and that a combination of NAS and cloud storage makes perfect sense for SMBs.

5 Ways to Get Rid of Old PCs

Selling and recycling may be the most obvious, but we look at five different options to dispose of old computer systems.

Wi-Fi Hard Drives for Mobile Devices

Seagate's announced the GoFlex Satellite, wireless external hard drives designed to store data from -- and stream data to -- mobile devices.

Will Google Rescue Netbooks?

Google's take on the netbook -- dubbed a Chromebook -- debuts in mid-June. Will it make people forget about tablets?

5 Strategies to Protect Your Small Business Network

Network security is a non-negotiable part of owning a business today. We look at five steps you can take to protect your small business network.

Top 10 Wi-Fi Router Features for SMB Networking

Are you shopping for a new Wi-Fi router? Don’t forget to take our list of the top features to help you get the most out of your small business network.

Desktop Virtualization Eases Small Business IT Burden

NComputing sets its sights on the small business with Office in a Box which, through desktop virtualization, supports up to 33 people from a single host PC or server.

Cisco Powers Up a Small Business Router

A step up from its predecessor, Cisco's latest small business networking router adds Gigabit Ethernet, stronger antennas and better security, but it missteps on supporting dual-band 802.11n.

Should You Upgrade to a Business-Class Router?

There's big difference between a consumer router and a business-class router that can support a demanding small business network. Is it time -- and worth the cost -- to step up?

7 Affordable Tips to Keep Small Business IT Up to Speed

These seven cost-efficient tactics can help improve your company's productivity and small business network stability.

10 Cheap Small Business Storage Boxes

Suffering from data overflow? We give a brief overview of 10 spacious yet affordable small business storage solutions to help you tame that ever-growing glut of information.

HP Unveils Printers for Small Businesses, Branch Offices

Seeking to give small business mobile professionals and telecommuters more flexibility, HP introduces the HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer and HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer.

Do You Need a Small Business Server?

Our interactive slide show will help you decide whether it's time to invest in a small business server and help you find the right one to suit your needs.

Dell Revamps Small Business Laptops, Adds New SMB Desktop

The computer maker has refreshed its Vostro 3000 series of small business laptops with a focus on collaboration.

SMB Networking: TRENDnet 450Mbps Wireless Router

This wireless 802.11n router review also includes a look at TrendNet's wireless adapter. Both routers provide fast performance, but sacrifice more advanced features in the process.

Proxy Servers for a Small Business Network

Can a proxy server help improve your small business network? Take a look at what it can do for your business.

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