We've written recently about the trend of giving public school students tablet computers, such as the iPad mini, as a way of facilitating their education and enabling teachers to deliver more engaging lesson plans.

As apps for the iPad mini and other iOS devices become more complex and sophisticated, they also tend to take up more space.

Apple has topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) survey for personal computers for the tenth consecutive year.

The introduction of Windows 8 and its touch screen-friendly features has raised a question for many customers who are considering purchasing a new custom laptop: Is a touch screen monitor on a notebook necessary?