Digital Decorum: A TechGents Blog
The Memory Shortage Isn't Just an Apple Story
Apple's price hikes made headlines this week, but the bigger story is what's happening underneath them. Every device maker, from Dell to Lenovo to the smallest Android brands, is fighting for the same shrinking pool of memory chips. Here's what that means if your business runs anything other than Mac.
Apple's Price Hikes: What to Know Before You Buy
Apple raised prices across its entire Mac and iPad lineup last week, and the increases are significant. Before you panic, cancel your refresh plans, or rush to buy something you don't need, here's the full picture from someone who has been recommending Apple hardware to small businesses for nearly two decades.
Storm-Proof Your Business Tech Before the Sirens Go Off
The sirens are not the time to start thinking about your data. Central Illinois storms can take out power in seconds, and if your business tech isn't prepared, you could lose far more than a few hours of productivity. Here's what to have in place before the next round of severe weather rolls through.
Inkjet vs. Laser: The Real Cost for Low-Volume Printing
Printer manufacturers have been running the same play for decades: sell the hardware cheap, then make it back on ink. For a business that prints sporadically, that model quietly drains hundreds of dollars in cartridges that never touched a piece of paper. The math on this is not close.
Why PC Components Are Getting Expensive Fast
Building your own PC has always been about getting more for your money than a pre-built could offer. That math is getting harder to run. The memory market has been quietly transformed by AI infrastructure demand, and the hobbyist is the last one in line.
Apple Mac Mini (M4 & M4 Pro): A Full Review
Apple shrank the Mac Mini, upgraded both chip options, and finally added front-facing ports. The result is the most capable and most practical version of this machine since it launched. If you've been waiting for a reason to make the switch, or to upgrade, this is it.