It has been argued that the Surface Pro 4 and the iPad Pro are two devices in direct competition with each other. While that may be true in reference to form factor, or performance, there are some considerations to be made, as these two powerful tablets are most certainly not targeted to the same type of user.

The savvy shopper understands two metrics relative to the laptop they are going to purchase: one being the the ability of the device to pay for itself, and the other being the resale value. Different laptops are built with different users in mind, and purchasing a laptop simply because it’s cheap can lead to disappointment.

Display resolution is one of the most overlooked aspects of buying a new laptop. Choosing the wrong resolution, especially compared to the form factor of the device you are interested in, can lead to frustration, when trying to manage desktop items, and organize application windows.

The number of PCs running operating systems as old as Windows XP, is still considerable. With this in mind, when the time comes to upgrade to a newer system, it’s worth noting a number of misconceptions derived from a certain experience provided by older PCs, which is much different than what users perceive using newer systems.