Small Business Computing Staff

PCWorld: Review – Canon Pixma MX882 Multifunction Printer PCWorld’s reviewers say this $150 multifunction color inkjet printer delivers “midrange or better” print speeds and good paper handling, but color print quality is less than perfect. “The Canon Pixma MX882 is one of many color inkjet multifunction printers offering full print/copy/scan/fax functionality, plus Wi-Fi, for about […]

Small Business Trends: Small Business Search Engine Optimization Tools This roundup of search engine optimization (SEO) tools includes a selection of basic software resources, along with tools for professional web masters and for do-it-yourself small business owners. Links go to developer websites or reviews. “Search Engine Optimization or SEO, the process of improving your site […]

PCWorld: Review – Acer Aspire 7552G-6436 Laptop Reviewer Sarah Jacobsson Purewal says this desktop replacement laptop has a good screen and a reasonable price ($730) but the trackpad is too small, with poor scrolling, and the computer performed poorly on benchmark tests despite a quad-core processor. “Acer’s Aspire One 7552G-6436 may be packed with a […]

Wired: Acer Android Tablet PC Available This Month Wired magazine’s Gadget Lab analyzes news of the introduction of Acer’s first tablet PC, the Iconia Tab A500, a 10.1-inch model that will sell for $450. “With the debut of the Iconia Tab A500, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Acer is the latest to throw its hat into the […]

PCWorld: Review – Magic Utilities 2011 PC Utilities Suite Magic Utilities includes seven functions, including an installer, startup organizer, disk cleaner and file shredder, but eviewer Ian Harac says some functions have minor bugs and the product doesn’t do enough to justify its $40 price tag. “There are a lot of utility suites, and most […]

Engadget: Review – HTC Desire S Smartphone Reviewer Vlad Savov likes the aluminum unibody construction of the HTC Desire S and concludes it’s a better choice than the more expensive HTC Incredible S, even thought its camera isn’t as good and screen isn’t as big. “This time last year, HTC had two Android smartphones for […]

Open Forum: Five Web Apps That Can Save You Time At Work Matt Silverman’s roundup of time-saving Web apps includes one to convert between file formats, another that simplifies opening email attachments and one to automate downloading and installing needed apps on a new PC. “Much has been made of some excellent mobile apps and […]

PCWorld: Review: Samsung Series 9 Ultraportable Laptop Less than 3 lbs. and only .7 of an inch thick, the new Samsung Series 9 laptop goes head-to-head with Apple’s stylish MacBook Air and keeps pace with it – it’s faster but also more expensive. PC World gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars. “Samsung’s Series 9 […]

Small Business Trends: Should Small Businesses Go ‘Untethered’ In The Cloud? Online software entrepreneur Maria Colacurcio argues the merits of going untethered in the cloud – putting all your data and programs in the cloud so you can work on any device with a browser connected to the Internet. Colacurcio claims many of her firm’s […]

PCmag@Work (Small Business):Cheaper Video Surveillance From Iomega & Axis A new networked video surveillance system from Iomega, maker of network storage gear, and Axis, manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, promises better quality and cost effectiveness for small businesses than other available products, the companies say. “Iomega has announced a new partnership with Axis Communications to […]

ITBusinessEdge: Lessons For SMBs From RSA Security Breach Paul Mah identifies two important learnings from a sophisticated, multi-part attack on RSA: staff training about phishing attacks should not be optional, and keeping software patched is crucial to protecting your company. “RSA, the security division of EMC Corp, has furnished additional details about the security breach […]

When data breaches happen to large companies — the loss of a laptop with BP oil-spill claimants’ information comes to mind — it makes the evening news. When it happens to small companies, it could mean the end of the line. If you store any client data, whether it’s simple billing addresses or sensitive financial […]