To the hundreds of colleges that require students to buy or lease laptops, it may seem like a no-brainer: Supply a student with a portable computer, and surely he or she will reap some educational ...

The state's laptop program has improved eighth graders' writing skills, according to a study released Tuesday by the University of Southern Maine. The study from the Maine Education Policy Research ...

Do you know someone headed off to college soon? It’s a cherished rite of passage that many look forward to, but it inevitably brings with it a very important purchase decision that some may be ...

A new study showed that despite advancements in computer technology, users still experience computer malfunctions, resulting in significant time wastage. The study, recently conducted by the ...

According to the study, students who used laptops in class reported spending an average of 17 minutes within the 75 minute class on their computers doing something other than immediate class work.

Laptop computers are quickly overtaking desktops as the tool of choice for home office workers, according to a new survey. Merle Sandler, a senior research analyst for IDC, said her company's survey ...