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Building a Profitable Wearable Device May Depend on Who You Partner With

BY Mikal E. Belicove

Electronic devices that are worn on the body and relay information are starting to receive a lot of buzz, but partnering with a big company is the key to getting the product to see the light of day.

April 19, 2012 in Apps & Software

Why You Might Not Upgrade to Windows 8

BY Jonathan Blum

The new operating system is so different from its predecessors, business owners likely won't rush to use it.

March 14, 2012 in Apps & Software

Three Lessons a Serial Tech Entrepreneur Learned from Bill Gates

BY Erica Swallow

Naveen Jain shares the insights he gleaned from the Microsoft co-founder, and how he used them when starting his own businesses.

January 31, 2012 in Your Website

How to Run Business Software Between Macs and PCs

BY Jonathan Blum

Consider this advice for ensuring that documents and files can be used, in-house and by clients, no matter which operating system they're created on.

December 2, 2011 in Apps & Software

An Inside Look at Cloud-Based Microsoft Office 365

BY Jonathan Blum

Our columnist gets the skinny on on Microsoft's 'cloudification' of software and what it could mean for your business.

September 19, 2011 in Apps & Software

A Closer Look at Browser-Based Microsoft 365

BY Jonathan Blum

Our reviewer has spent quality time with the new cloud-based suite of tools. Here's what his test drive turned up.

July 7, 2011 in Technology

Skype: From Startup to $8.5B in Eight Years

BY Jason Fell

How the internet calling service went from an idea to a multibillion-dollar acquisition in less than a decade.

May 12, 2011 in Social Media

Review: Microsoft Office 365 for Small-Business Users in the Cloud

BY Jonathan Blum

Our tech columnist reviews the new web-based portfolio of services designed for small companies.

April 18, 2011 in Office Tech

Microsoft Office for Mac Gets an Update

BY Jonathan Blum

Mac users get access to new e-mail and better PC integration with an updated version of Microsoftâs business software.

January 25, 2011 in Technology

Keyboards That Don't Hurt

BY Jonathan Blum

New keyboards offer improved ergonomics to make typing easier. Here are three options for less painful ways to work.

December 21, 2010 in Office Tech

10 Products Changing the Business World

You say you want a revolution? These products and services are changing the way we work.

October 20, 2010 in Office Tech

Is it Time to Dump Office?

BY Ericka Chickowski

Five things to keep in mind when assessing free alternatives to Microsoft

October 20, 2010 in Apps & Software

Just How Useful is Window's 7 for Business?

Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. But is it the best choice for busy entrepreneurs?

January 15, 2010 in Apps & Software

Give Vista a Windows 7 Makeover

Learn how you can trick out your version of Windows to look and act like Microsoft's lucky 7.

February 26, 2009 in Apps & Software

Hosted Exchange Eliminates Server Admin Headaches

BY Richard Morochove

This tricky-to-install app packs a lot of punch for business owners. The good news is you don't have to install it on your own server to reap the benefits.

February 26, 2009 in Technology