Buying Guides & Articles:Computers & Software

Lenovo ThinkPad R61e$487. ... Read more

The key components of a computer are the processor, memory, operating system, hard drive, graphics adapter (with video RAM), optical drive, and display (monitor). Laptop... Read more

The choices among desktop and laptop computers can be confusing. New desktops can be smaller and less-conspicuous than some laptops. Meanwhile, some portable computers... Read more

New technology is providing a dizzying array of choices for consumers shopping for a computer now. More powerful processors with "multicore" features offer improved... Read more

Inexpensive inkjets print color superbly, and they do it faster than ever. Laser printers excel at printing black-and-white text. Economical all-in-one models can scan,... Read more

Inkjet printers have become the standard for home-computer use. They can turn out color photos nearly indistinguishable from lab-processed photos, along with banners,... Read more

To determine which printer features you'll need, consider how you'll be using your printer and what you need to print. If you're printing photos, you'll need a memory... Read more

Display quality, the most important monitor feature, isn't a major worry thanks to a generally high standard of performance. But today's monitors have other features... Read more

The cost of paper, photo paper, and especially print cartridges can make operating a printer a bit expensive. So before you buy, consider these tips to help you save... Read more

If you're buying a monitor bundled with a new computer, as many consumers do, you can often upgrade from the standard display to a larger one for a modest amount-$50 to... Read more