home office

MSFT and Cray Team Up For Home Supercomputer

Chris Dannen — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:10:29 -0400

This week, Microsoft [MSFT] announced a new partnership with Cray Computers [CRAY], makers of the well-known CRAY-2 supercomputer. The deal will result in a small, reasonably-priced Windows-based supercomputer meant for home power users that require power-intensive computing environments.

Tips for Home Office Technology

Stephen L Rose — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:04:06 -0400

When it comes to technology, every home-based business owner can feel a little bit alone from time to time. There’s no help-desk or IT staff to call when your PC, Internet connection, or other devices are on the blink. It’s your problem. These tech challenges are not something to be taken lightly.

So here are some of the biggest technology challenges for home-based businesses—and some tips for how to make sure you don’t fall victim to them.

1. Hackers, viruses, and malware… oh my!

Kensington To Make Your Desk Wire-Free

Chris Dannen — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:53:00 -0400

Computer accessory maker Kensington [NYSE:ABD] has introduced a new product to market that capitalizes newly on the "wireless" wave: a USB docking station that is -- you guessed it -- wireless.

Home office - Day 1

Jenn de la Vega — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:02:12 -0400

As much as I'd hate to admit, I jumped into the small business game as a hobby. Mushpot was my heart and passion but I was afraid that it wasn't profitable enough to stand alone. I took on another job for two years and let my little record label fall by the wayside. I've learned a lot from the office environment and plan to use that knowledge in my own home office.

I'm still fuddling around with a "routine", at least I still drink my morning tea while I check my email. (But this time, I get to do it in my Pjs!)

Nonsense At Work

James McIntosh — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:05:02 -0400

Why working from home is impossible:

Have you wondered why so many people treat coffee shops as workstations? I’ve finally figured it out.

According to statistics and experts-in-the-know, more and more people are working from home. And according to Jeffrey Hill, associate professor of business at Brigham Young University in Utah, working from home increases performance. I don’t believe it, not for a minute.

Here’s why.