Small Business Computing Staff

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com If you’re looking for a desktop PC that offers solid performance, is easy to set-up and work on, and is available at a competitive price, Gateway’s 500SE delivers. In our evaluation, we found little to fault in this system. Out of the box at a reasonable $999, the 500SE […]

Laser Printers Brother HL-1440 Laser Printer by Jennifer Doran With many small offices working on both Mac and PC platforms, it is impractical to buy a different printer and different software for each operating system. The Brother HL-1440 combats this problem with its multi-platform support and a low price of $299. The HL-1440 printer is […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT) has created a new multimedia LCD that combines computing and video functionality into a compact, space-saving display. Furthermore, the new CML155V LCD is the first in Hitachi’s new Designer Decor series featuring a two-tone metallic silver and blue finish […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Central Command, a provider of PC anti-virus software and computer security services released its monthly listing of the top twelve viruses reported for January 2002. The report, coined the “Dirty Dozen”, is based on the number of virus occurrences confirmed through Central Command’s Emergency Virus Response Team. The list […]

DYMO Corporation, a leader in labeling and identification products, announced that it has recently released Address Fixer, a free address correction software utility. Address Fixer is designed to automatically check any US address against the USPS master database. Mistakes are automatically corrected, the ZIP+4 is added, and formatting is adjusted to Post Office standards, helping […]

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and eONE Global, LP, an affiliate of First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), announced an alliance to deliver electronic payments solutions to the business and government marketplaces. Electronic payment solutions from IBM and eONE Global’s subsidiaries, SurePay and govONE Solutions, should help e-marketplace participants, businesses, financial services providers and government agencies take advantage […]

American Express (NYSE:AXP) and D&B (NYSE: DNB) announced a strategic alliance to provide D&B’s Web-based Small Business Solutions through OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express. OPEN: The Small Business Network was launched last week by American Express and is designed to offer small business customers greater control and flexibility over their finances and […]

Security and privacy software provider Zero-Knowledge Systems announced that it is providing Internet security and privacy software for Hewlett-Packard Company’s desktop PC customers. Under the terms of the agreement, HP Pavilion desktop PCs sold in North America are equipped with Zero-Knowledge’s basic security and privacy tools, with an option to purchase additional privacy and security […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com When you need additional hard drive space or want to move large amounts of data, Maxtor’s Personal Storage 3000LE can add 40 GB of portable hard drive space to most PCs and Macs. The drive is particularly easy to install and is practical for storing data that you want […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Hewlett-Packard (HP) expanded its Intel-based server offerings for small- and medium-sized businesses by announcing its latest, easy-to-use, and affordable server. Available in North America and Europe, the HP Server tc2100 is designed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing small- to medium-sized business (SMB) market by helping keep […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com LaGarde, a provider of SME e-commerce software and services worldwide, announced the release of StoreFront 5.0 Accounting Plus with Data Exchange Tools that support Intuit’s QuickBooks products. The StoreFront Accounting Plus product line is the latest offering in LaGarde’s line of products and services for SME e-commerce. The StoreFront […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced its new Sun Cobalt Qube 3 server appliance that’s targeted at home offices and small businesses. According to Sun, the Sun Cobalt Qube 3 server appliance extends secure Internet and intranet services to consumers and power users, and should enable home offices and small businesses […]