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  • The Acer Aspire One

    Ultraportable netbooks are very popular in 2008, but do they measure up to the hype. When it comes to getting some actual work done, Mark Kaelin thinks one actually does. Check out his Product Spotlig...

    Mark Kaelin · February 1, 2009, 5:28 PM PST

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  • Peek e-mail device

    The Peek e-mail device does one thing and it does it well. The Peek e-mail device is aimed at those who need e-mail, fast and easy. And, in that regard, it does deliver.

    Jack Wallen · February 4, 2009, 5:07 PM PST

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  • Dell Vostro 1510

    Aimed at mobile small business professionals requiring a reliable, highly customizable laptop, Dell’s reasonably priced Vostro 1510 delivers adequate performance for most small business users.

    Erik Eckel · February 8, 2009, 5:48 PM PST

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  • Ubuntu Server 8.10

    Even thought it hasn't reached that level of security found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Server 8.10 is an outstanding enterprise-ready server Linux-based operat...

    Jack Wallen · February 9, 2009, 5:28 PM PST

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  • EGroupware

    The EGroupware suite is a free, open source groupware suite that allows users to manage contacts, e-mail, projects, to-do lists, and much more. EGroupware is very much like Microsoft Exchange Server, ...

    Jack Wallen · February 11, 2009, 5:22 PM PST

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  • Westinghouse TX-42F430S LCDHD

    The Westinghouse TX-42F430S LCDHD is a true 1080P 42-inch flat panel television that can be purchased for under $800. With its size and numerous available inputs, this LCD could replace the standard c...

    Mark Kaelin · February 15, 2009, 5:30 PM PST

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  • Novell SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

    If your business is ready to migrate from Windows to Linux the choices of distributions can be overwhelming. But when you narrow the choices down to enterprise-ready distributions the selection grows ...

    Jack Wallen · February 16, 2009, 5:45 PM PST

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  • Dell Vostro 410 Tower PC

    Aimed at small business professionals requiring a capable and reliable desktop PC, the Vostro 410 boasts plenty of capacity and includes little to no bloatware. Reasonably priced, Vostro 410 desktops ...

    Erik Eckel · February 18, 2009, 4:42 PM PST

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  • AT&T Tilt

    Smartphones are everywhere, but not all mobile phones are equally effective e-mail and messaging devices. Is there a smarphone that stands out as an e-mail workhorse, Bill Detwiler thinks there is. Ch...

    Bill Detwiler · February 22, 2009, 7:07 PM PST

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  • Fedora 10

    For many in the enterprise there are only two options for a Linux desktop, SuSE Enterprise Linux Desktop or Red Hat Enterprise Linux. But Fedora 10 is a Linux distribution that is rock solid out of th...

    Jack Wallen · February 23, 2009, 6:23 PM PST

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  • Review: Dell Latitude E5500 Laptop

    The newly redesigned Dell Latitude E5500 laptops are all business; they are built for flexibility, mobility and security.

    Erik Eckel · March 4, 2009, 11:43 PM PST

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  • Dell Vostro 220 Mini Tower

    As with other models in the Vostro line of small business computers, Dell's Vostro 220 Mini-Tower series delivers reliable Intel-powered performance in stylish, reasonably priced boxes backed by Dell'...

    Erik Eckel · February 25, 2009, 5:02 PM PST

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  • Dell Studio Hybrid PC

    The Dell Studio Hybrid PC is a small form factor PC that retains much of the power found in large desktop computers. The compact design gives the Studio Hybrid a smaller desktop footprint than a noteb...

    Mark Kaelin · March 1, 2009, 10:16 PM PST

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  • Scribus

    Scribus is an open source desktop publishing tool that you can use to create your company's brochures, marketing fliers, or any other document that fits the desktop publishing criteria.

    Jack Wallen · March 2, 2009, 10:10 PM PST

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  • Review: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software

    Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware software, while a relative newcomer and lesser known than many other brands, is quickly becoming the weapon of choice for many technology professionals in their war against ...

    Erik Eckel · March 11, 2009, 4:21 AM PST

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