You don't have to pay a fortune or anything at all, to find and use stock video footage. Check out SpinXpress. Plus a how-to marketing resource and a way to make Flash-based e-learning tools.

The latest business laptop from Acer features a slim, sleek look with impressive battery life (more than six hours). And at 4.4 pounds, it won’t break your back.

Intacct Winter 2010, a cloud-based financial management and accounting solution, adds new dashboard views, automated workflows for employees, an improved multi-dimensional general ledger support and more.

4Shared provides 10GB of online storage for free, plus affordable options for massive storage. Plus a one-click tool for uploading Web files and a resource to help you create products to sell online.

Lenovo’s ThinkCentre A70z wraps solid performance and a 19-inch flat panel into a sleek, all-in-one package that any business owner can love.

Understanding the total cost of ownership as it applies to technology will help you make better buying decisions for your company and save you time, money and aggravation. Analyst Laurie McCabe explains what you need to know about TCO.

Although it’s officially still in testing mode, Microsoft Office 2010 offers more speed, improved ease of use and better collaboration capabilities — just for starters. Come take a look under the hood.

If you’re thinking about migrating your small business over to Windows 7, we’ve got the lowdown on making the transiton as easy and painless as possible.

There’s a confusing array of smartphones (not to mention service contracts) to choose from, but these top five mobile phones will keep you in the know while you’re on the move.

Toshiba’s Satellite Pro L550 redefines the chunky, under-powered “desktop replacement” notebooks of years past. C’mon…take a peek.

Lenovo’s Windows Home Server-based IdeaCentre D400 makes a fine small-office server, despite a few flaws.

If you’re shopping for notebook PCs, you’ll have plenty to look at thanks to the deluge of more than 30 models released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. We take a look at the highlights.

We review ipMonitor 10, a simple yet powerful network monitoring software that alerts you to issues before they become problems.

We’ve polished up our crystal ball — and asked some industry experts — to see what technology trends small business entrepreneurs should pay attention to in 2010.

Are you tempted by all-in-one desktops that combine the PC with the monitor but want something a bit more business-oriented? Eric Grevstad put the MS218 to the test.

In part two of our trouble-shooting guide, we turn our attention to software issues. There’s no lack of utilities that can diagnose and repair PC problems, and Ron Pacchiano shares his most reliable, go-to tools.

A Linux operating system is an affordable alternative to Windows and Mac, but the choices can be confusing to the uninitiated. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision.

Tired of being tied down to one mobile carrier? Google’s Nexus One is available in an unlocked version, so you’re free to use your provider of choice. And that’s just one of its many features.

You could hardly be faulted for mistaking this desktop PC for a VHS cassette tape. Yes, it’s that small —and so is the price tag. But don’t dismiss it as underpowered. It’s got all the oomph office workers need.

Technology can be a small business owner’s best friend…but only if it solves a problem and boosts the bottom line. What’s in store for 2010? Analyst Laurie McCabe makes a (very) educated guess.

Laurie McCabe offers up strategies and tips and resources — suitable for any small business — that are good for the environment and good for the bottom line, too.

The most common hardware failures typically involve hard drives and memory. We take a look at several handy utilities to help you diagnose and repair these pesky hardware problems.

While the right collaboration tools can help small businesses be more efficient and productive, sifting through the tangle of options available can be a daunting task. Our buyers’ guide has what you need to know to get the job done.

Imagine a free tool that lets you easily build a Web site that’s actually attractive. Plus, fabulous freebie site for software you’d actually use and a resource where you can buy high-quality printed envelopes.

Ready to start an e-mail marketing campaign, but you’re not sure where to begin? Our buyers’ guide covers a range of topics, from e-mail marketing lingo to templates and open rates, and it gives you everything you need to choose the right e-mail marketing service provider.