Articles Index
Understanding Laptop PC Networking
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the different aspects of networking available in laptop computers to assist users when buying their next laptop PC.
Understanding Laptop PC Size/Weight
An article that takes a look at the size and weight of laptop computers and what the basic dimensions are of the various classifications of notebooks.
Save on Laptops, Desktops and PCs With Rebate Offers
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews guide that looks into the use of rebates when purchasing a laptop, desktop or computer peripherals as a means to help save money on the purchase.
Computer Return and Exchange Policies
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that discusses how retailer and manufacturer return and exchange policies can have a major impact in your computer buying experience and should be considered before buying your next PC.
Refurbished Desktop and Laptop Computers
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide explaining the pitfalls and things to be aware of when considering the purchase of a low cost refurbished personal desktop or laptop computer system.
Essential Software
Article that examines the basic types of productivity software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software.
Subnotebook Computers
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at the trend of the new low cost subnotebook category of mobile computers and if they may be something you should consider for a PC.
Graduation Computers
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide with advice for those looking to purchase a desktop or notebook computer system for a graduating student.
Rugged PCs
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into the trend of rugged and semi-rugged PCs including what this means and how it may impact the consumer.
Saving Money By Buying A Slightly Older PC
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide on how consumers can save money when buying a new desktop or laptop PC by looking at recently discontinued or replaced PCs without sacrificing much in terms of features or performance.
Essential Software
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that examines some of the multimedia applications that users may either get with the purchase of a new computer or wish to add onto a computer purchase.
Essnetial Software
Article that examines the basic types of security software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on anti-virus, firewall and adware removal software.
PC Holiday Gift Guide
Selection of different guides to help in selecting a personal computer or related items for the holidays from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Back to School PCs
Article examining what to consider when purchasing a personal computer for a student before the school year starts from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Microsoft Vista
An article that looks at the features and problems that may be encountered with the release of Microsoft Vista and whether you should choose to use it or the previous XP operating system for your PC.
Less RAM Equals More Savings
Article that details how purchasing a new computer system with less memory installed plus some upgrade RAM can end up saving you some money.
All-In-One PCs
A look at the all-in-one desktop computer system and its advantages and disadvantages when compared to desktop and notebook PCs.
Ultra-Mobile PC
A brief look and commentary about the upcoming Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) devices from Microsoft and its partners from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
White Box Notebooks
An article that looks at the ability to build custom notebook computers from white box components by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Desktop Replacements
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the market for desktop replacement laptop computer systems and some of the issues regarding the selection of components when looking at laptops sold to this market.