If you're in the market for a customized laptop, whether it's for you or a family member, one of the most important questions to ask is what size screen you should get.

Like most software makers, Apple routinely sends out updates to their operating systems to improve security, fix bugs and add new functionality.

The introduction of Windows 8 and its touch screen-friendly features has raised a question for many customers who are considering purchasing a new custom laptop: Is a touch screen monitor on a notebook necessary?

When the new MacBook Air with Intel Haswell technology came out in June, it received sterling reviews from many technology publications for its great battery life, processing speed and the performance of its solid state drive (SSD).