How to conserve electricity with your PC

Did you know that putting your PC to sleep when not in use could lead to savings of up to $50 a year? You can further increase your savings by following these PC power-saving tips.
1. Reduce your computer monitor's brightness
Most monitors have a built-in sensor that adjusts the screen’s brightness according to the amount of light in the room.

Things to consider when virtualizing

Powering your IT equipment costs money, but how much will you actually spend? If you have no idea, you’re in for a treat. Here are four questions you need to ask yourself before considering virtualization. 

Studies have shown that over 70% of IT budgets go to “keeping the lights on.

The benefits of upgrading your Mac with an SSD

If you have an older Mac, it probably has a hard disk drive (HDD) for storing your data. Newer models, however, have a solid state drive (SSD), which has become the standard in data storage in recent years. You can enjoy the advantages of SSDs by upgrading your Mac with one today.

Points to ponder: small business computers

Buying a computer for a small business seems like a simple task. You work from a budget, go to a store, buy the computer, and assemble the components. This would be true for small businesses from decades past, but times have dramatically changed. To keep up, small businesses must make smart decisions when it comes to purchasing computers.