Buying guides
Plain-language help for choosing IT hardware for a Canadian business or home office: what matters, what does not, and the questions buyers ask us most.
How to choose a docking station
How to choose a docking station: USB-C vs Thunderbolt, monitors supported, power delivery, universal vs vendor docks, plus common questions answered.
Read the guide →Ethernet switch buying guide for small offices
How to choose an Ethernet switch for a small office: port count, managed vs unmanaged, PoE budget, uplinks, rack or desktop, plus common questions.
Read the guide →How to choose a headset for Teams and Zoom calls
How to choose a headset for Teams, Zoom and phone calls: wired vs wireless, DECT vs Bluetooth, mono vs stereo, noise cancelling and UC certification.
Read the guide →RAM upgrade buying guide for business PCs
How to choose a RAM upgrade: DDR4 vs DDR5, SODIMM vs DIMM, capacity, speed and matching what the machine supports, with a checklist and common questions.
Read the guide →How to choose a monitor for office work
How to choose an office monitor: size and resolution pairs, IPS panels, ergonomic stands, USB-C docking, multi-monitor setups and common questions.
Read the guide →How to choose a business notebook
How to choose a business notebook: screen size, memory, storage, ports, security and warranty, with a checklist and answers to common buyer questions.
Read the guide →Ethernet patch cable buying guide
How to choose Ethernet patch cables: Cat 5e vs Cat 6 vs Cat 6A, lengths, shielded vs unshielded, plenum ratings and colour coding, plus common questions.
Read the guide →How to choose an office printer or scanner
How to choose an office printer or scanner: laser vs inkjet, mono vs colour, monthly volume, cost per page, duplex, ADF and dedicated document scanners.
Read the guide →How to choose an SSD for a business PC
How to choose an SSD: SATA vs NVMe, 2.5-inch and M.2 form factors, capacity, endurance (TBW), warranty and migration, plus common questions.
Read the guide →How to choose a UPS for your office
How to choose a UPS: sizing by watts not VA, runtime, line-interactive vs online, sine wave output, outlets and batteries, with common questions.
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