6 steps for setting up a server room for your small business
Are you worried about relying on a third-party online service provider to store your business data? Learn how to set up your own server room for an on-premises deployment instead.
Stories by Paul Mah
Email 101: 11 tips to manage your email
If you’re a college graduate entering the workforce, you may quickly find you aren’t prepared for the volume of email that awaits you in the corporate world. These 11 tips will help you master forwards, filtering and more.
In Pictures: 7 steps to protect your business from cybercrime
As cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal identities and data, and the costs and consequences of data breaches skyrocket, here are seven steps that your small business should be taking to insulate themselves from cyberattacks.
In Pictures: 7 reasons to ditch your iPad for the Surface 3
Microsoft’s new tablet, the Surface 3, is looking to be a compelling option to Apple’s iPad. Here are seven reasons the Surface 3 may make you want to leave your iPad at home.
In Pictures: 7 social engineering scams and how to avoid them
Even the most savvy IT professionals can fall victim to social engineering attacks. Here’s how to recognize these threats and avoid falling prey to them.
In Pictures: 10 Web services that make your life easier
There are thousands of apps and Web services out there. New ones are hitting the Internet as you read this. Here are 10 bona fide tools that can actually improve your life.
How to Use Evernote to Improve Your Productivity
With more than 100 million users, Evernote is popular for good reason. The app is for much more than just jotting down notes, though -- you can add contacts, collaborate and even snap pictures of paper notes. Here are some tips from getting the most out of Evernote.
In Pictures: 10 desktop apps to power Windows PC
These apps will help you work with files of all types -- as well as back them up and keep them secure.
In Pictures: 8 productivity gadgets you didn't know you needed
Looking to work better, faster and stronger? Consider the road less traveled and look at these eight devices.
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 a Sleek Touchscreen Ultrabook Tough Enough for Business
The ThinkPad X240 is the latest X-series laptop from Lenovo. We take the touchscreen version of the 12.5-inch laptop through the paces to see how it fares as a business tool.
10 Free Ways to Do Things Faster on Your PC
Looking to hit the ground running? These 10 tips won't cost you anything but will help you work faster and more efficiently on your PC.
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Tech Success
Take some time in the early days of 2014 to improve the computer setup in your home office or small business. These security, networking, storage and productivity tips will help you work faster once you get back to business as usual.
How to Use Your Android Tablet at Work
Tablets offer long battery life and portability, so why not ditch your laptop in favor of a tablet? Here, then, are some tips for using an Android tablet in the office -- and beyond.
6 Things You Need to Know to Switch Your Business From PC to Mac
Making the switch from a PC to a Mac for your work machine? The following recommendations will help make the transition a painless one.
Six reasons you still need a desktop PC
Now that you've been liberated by the mobile age, you may be ready to consign your clunky desktop PC to the scrap heap. Not so fast. Though it's certainly past its prime, the desktop PC is far from useless. For some tasks, it's actually still the superior tool. Here are six compelling reasons to keep the old workhorse around.