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When purchasing a new computer these days, many wonder whether a bulky tower system unit is even necessary, given the advantages of a notebook.

Go out and about... while your data stays at home. We show you how to safely access your data over the Internet using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

On-the-go hard disks allow users to back up USB flash drive or memory card data without a PC - or at least in theory. But two devices from Startech and Thecus were not without their faults.

Instant messaging is providing a useful alternative to e-mail and telephone communications for more and more businesses. We give you the inside scoop on how things stand in the IM world...

Conventional RAID solutions can be expensive, difficult to handle and hard to upgrade. Data Robotics offers you an alternative: Drobo, a robot that will fix your storage problems.

Leaked or burst capacitors will kill your system for sure. We show you how to replace defect capacitors on your motherboard to revive your computer.

Are you happy with the way your team is able to organize and exchange office data? Maybe Horde, phpGroupWare, PHProject or moregroupware will help you all become better team players.