How to Buy a New LaptopIt’s that time of year again. The summer is winding to a close and that means colder weather, leaves changing their color and schools everywhere are about to open their doors. One thing that a lot of parents (and students) are dreading is that school’s are beginning to require their students own laptops to use in their classes. But fear not, for I have compiled a guide that will make buying the right laptop much easier for you. And if you’re not going to school this fall,…See More

Dell, Intercontinental Exchange, RIMDell, the world's third-largest personal-computer maker, agreed on Aug.16 to buy 3Par for about $1.15 billion, gaining equipment and software products to bolster its growing corporate data-center business.3Par (PAR) investors will get $18 a share in cash, Dell said in a statement today. That's almost double the stock's closing price of $9.65 on Aug. 13. 3Par, based in Fremont, Calif., makes hardware and software for reducing information-storage…See More

Back to school laptop shopping?Once relegated to the corner of the classroom, computers have become increasingly important for students of all ages. Today’s PCs not only serve as a great way for children to write projects or essays, but also as a powerful tool for research and a way to communicate with teachers and collaborate with other students.If you’re looking for a computer for school work, though, it can be hard to know where to buy. You'll want to be sure that you're getting the right…See More

Toshiba Touch-Screen LaptopWhen I first wrote about Toshiba's new Satellite Pro U500-EZ1311, I was intrigued by the laptop's built-in touch screen. Touch technology is hot right now, and it seemed adventuresome to put a touch-screen display on an everyday laptop computer. The only problem was that I wasn't sure exactly what SMBs -- or anyone else -- would actually use the laptop's touch screen for. After a couple weeks of living with the machine, I'm still not sure of the answer to that…See More