ASHLEY LAUREL WILSON

Ashley Laurel Wilson is an assistant editor at CIO.com by day and a creative writer/fashion enthusiast by night. Drop her a line at awilson@cxo.com.

Startup Smarts: 3 Tips for Better Business

Three business practices to learn from entrepreneurs, even if you're already bringing in the big bucks.

Dating 2.0: Looking for Love in All the Online Places

With Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social networking sites--in addition to actual online dating sites--meeting people online has never been easier. But is it enough?

(Mostly) Offline Valentine's Day Activities for Geeks

Playing with gadget-y gifts isn't the only fun a techie can have on Valentine's Day. From judging the hottest programmers to geek movie faves and an interactive scavenger hunt, we've got you covered.

8 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Geek

Regular chocolates and flowers are so 1990. Try BlackBerry or Wii Mii chocolates or LED crystal jewelry for the techie in your life this year.

Apple vs. Microsoft, Again. But This Time in the Recession Ring.

Microsoft settles for layoffs while Apple is still riding out the economic recession somewhat unscathed. Is Apple doing something right that Microsoft got wrong?

Apple's MacBook Air Laptop Has New Rival in Dell's Adamo

Apple's claim on "world's thinnest notebook" no longer true.

Don't Want to Throw Out Your Old Mac Computer? You Aren't Alone.

Macs are so cool that people are discovering innovative ways of reusing them when they upgrade to a new computer because they're too attached to let the machines rot in a landfill.

Steve Jobs: Five Highlights and Lowlights That Have Kept the Apple CEO In the Limelight

Known for being both creative and temperamental, Apple's Steve Jobs has also made headlines for his relationship with Microsoft's Bill Gates, his Macworld keynotes and rumors circulating about his ailing health.

Judging Enterprise Mac OS Adoption

Mac or PC? These four stories show who's really making the big operating system switch to Apple. And who's not.

How to Use Technology to Maximize Bargain Hunting

Want to avoid mall madness? Cyber Monday may offer consumers an alternative from visiting crowded stores during Thanksgiving weekend, but the evolution of online bargain hunting lets consumers hunt down deals year round.