Over the next few weeks, thousands of Bay Area consumers will decide whether to get new computers or other big-ticket gizmos. That's nothing new. In recent years, the year end has become an ...

Buying a computer for a new grad can be a simple job because there are so many good, inexpensive machines out there. But it can be frustrating, too – because there are so many good, inexpensive ...

It’s easy to think you can get by with just a laptop. After all, it comes with a built-in keyboard, trackpad and screen all in one package — what else could you possibly need? But if you’re working ...