Hardware

How Much Internet Speed Is Enough?

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The quick answer is, “It Depends.”  In this article, we’ll help you make that decision for yourself. 

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Here's The Best Windows 8 Desktop Mouse I Can Find

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A4A readers, as measured by hits, have shown high interest in stories about Windows 8. So here's look at my new mouse, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic.   Windows 8, as confusing as it may be, is here to stay, and this complicated operating system has inspired a new kind mouse that has that blue Windows button in the picture below, which toggles to the Start screen, which is a nice feature for Windows 8 users.   

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Confessions Of A Tech Junkie, And The Latest Computer Monitors For Making Effective Client Presentations

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About a week after I purchased an $860 27” a WQHD 2560X1440 touchscreen monitor, Lenovo announced a plan to release a UHD 3840x2160 touchscreen “smart” monitor in July 2014. My wife is going to kill me because I’ll probably buy the new one, too. Here’s why. At the end of the year, I blogged about (and could not resist buying) the Acer T272HUL bmidpcz 27-Inch WQHD Touch Screen Widescreen Monitor. WQHD is the newest thing, and this is the only affordable WQHD touchscreen monitor you can find. It sells for just $160 over the price of a 27”-inch Dell touchscre

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Switching From iPhone To Android? Or From iPad To An Android Tablet Or Chromebook Ultraportable? Here's Help

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If you're an Apple iOS user moving to Google's Android operating system, here's a a guide to making the transition.   Android becomes more attractive as everything you do on computers moves to the Web. While it's unlikely advisors will be moving their desktops off of Microsoft, you might move from iPhone to Android or from an iPad to an Android tablet or Chromebook ultraportable.

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With Monitors, What You Get Is What You See, And This 1440p 27" Touch-Capable Display Looks Like A Good Deal

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If you want to buy yourself a holiday gift, check out this monitor. Its price has drifted lower in the last six weeks by about 10%, and it’s starting to look irresistible—although my wife will kill me if I buy another piece of electronic gear.   What makes this monitor so special that I would risk physical harm?   It’s a 27” display with 2560 X 1440 resolution and—most importantly—it is touch-sensitive. If all this resolution mumbo jumbo is confusing, here's a plain English expanation of why this Acer looks like a good value.

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