Ever notice how there are a lot of acronyms for computer stuff? API, BIOS, CPU, DOS (not to be confused with DoS), DRAM, GPU, HDD, RAM, ROM, and a whole lot more... It can get downright overwhelming.

Computer buyers now have many more options for purchasing personal computing devices, including the Microsoft Surface tablet. (Nigel Treblin/Getty Images) Forget about the gigahertz. Don’t worry about ...

As homes and classrooms return to their roles as places of learning, reliable computers are at the top of the list of essential school supplies.