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Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Thursday, 22nd February 2007 @ 5:05 PM

Have you ever been working on a really important presentation only to learn that your ink, toner, paper supply or other crucial office supplies are all used up? It happens to everyone that works from a home office and many people who work in small businesses every single day. And, there are times that it can make the difference between landing a contract and missing out on an important job. So, how do you avoid running out of ink, toner or other important supplies at crucial times? Well,... more...

Computers » Hardware | By mark goeder-tarant @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 9:04 PM

Looking to buy a new desktop personal computer system? Owing to the changing nature of the PC Hardware industry and declining prices, it makes it all that much more difficult. Here come many of the basic items to examine when comparing desktop computer systems so that you can make an informed purchasing decision. Most PC Dealer bundle the configuration you require. A PC is made up of the CPU (Central Processing Unit or Processor, as we know) and the Mother Board (MB) on which it fits int... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 11:28 AM

When you purchase a printer, you probably do not give much thought as to whether cheap ink cartridges will fit that printer. After all, the printer comes with a set of color and black and white ink cartridges and, like most people, you aren't looking months into the future when you need to buy fresh ink supplies. There is a real trend in inkjet printer marketing these days to sell printers at really low prices but sell expensive ink cartridges to replace the ones you have completely... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Friday, 16th February 2007 @ 11:45 AM

Inkjet printers are great inventions and today they are in most homes that have computers. Many small businesses also use them for their business printing needs due to the low cost of the printing equipment and the inkjet cartridges required for printing. If you want to ensure that your inkjet prints onto the paper for the best quality printed output possible, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First and foremost, ink dries when it contacts air. Because there is always some ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 1:30 PM

Many types of copiers and almost all laser printers use toner cartridges. Whether you are a private individual, small business, or even a large corporation, you want to save money by getting as many pages per toner cartridge as possible. There are quite a few common errors that are made every day that can impact the cost of toner. Failure to shake the toner cartridge: Because the powder substance inside the toner cartridge settles during storage, and any given cartridge may have been stor... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Kevin Dark @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 3:30 AM

The fact is that a computer comprises several processors however the one regularly used by advertisers when they want to draw attention to the power of a computer commonly relates to the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Few individuals will not have heard of Intel or AMD processors while their significance to the advertising community and thereby the general public at large is comparable to the way motor manufacturers sell their cars. If in the market for a sports car an individual usually ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Craig Rad @ Tuesday, 13th February 2007 @ 7:33 PM

A colour laser allows you to print different documents such as photos, graphics or even text in colour. A quality colour laser is an expensive device. The laser printer uses a laser beam, which places different electric charges on a rotating drum. This drum transfers the toner to the paper. The ink jet printers function differently, by spraying ink on the paper and they need to be recharged when the ink is exhausted. There are some low-priced ink jet printers that are intended for ho... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Daniel Johansson @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 12:29 PM

Recycling is one of the best ways in which to have a positive impact upon the world in which we live in. Recycling is highly beneficial for the natural environment and human beings. The amount of the rubbish we create and dump into the environment is rapidly increasing everyday, which is having a horrendous effect on the environment, resulting in global warming and the increase in temperature rise. The reasons why we are creating more waste are due to; increase in wealth, therefore we hav... more...

Computers » Hardware | By John Pawlett @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 11:25 AM

For most people, buying a new computer does not have to be as stressful as buying a new car. Nor does it have to be as expensive. If youre like most people, and you have a limited budget for buying a computer, then you need to try to get as much computer for your money as possible. Here are 3 simple ways anyone can save money when buying a new computer: 1) Shop around for best deal. Sounds pretty obvious. But many people dont realize they dont need the fastest, most expensiv... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Bill Wallmuller @ Monday, 15th January 2007 @ 6:03 PM

One of the more neglected aspects of owning a PC is following some simple preventative maintenance procedures. Preventative maintenance procedures are commonly recommended for most all mechanical and technological gadgets. A regular cleaning on the inside of your PC is of vital importance in increasing the life span of your computer and preventing premature component failure. It does not matter if you own a $500.00 machine or a $5000.00 machine. All will benefit. Keeping a cleaner PC can ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By John Pawlett @ Wednesday, 10th January 2007 @ 2:38 PM

There are many factors to consider when deciding on which computer equipment to buy. The massive amount of choices can seem overwhelming. This guide can help you compare computer equipment features, and help you to examine and sift through the basic items before you buy a new computer. If it is a desktop PC, laptop, discount/surplus computer, a refurbished computer or a computer accessory, this quick guide will help you to get the most for your money. With computer equipment today ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Daniel Johansson @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 8:26 AM

No, we're not talking about the Wii - the latest must-have games console from Nintendo - but European Union legislation. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2006 directive concerns the responsible disposal of electrical and computer equipment by companies and individuals, and is now enshrined in European Law. The Environment Agency sums it up thus: "This directive aims to reduce the amount of WEEE being produced and encourages everyone to reuse, recycle and recover it.&... more...

Computers » Hardware | By James MacKay @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 10:13 AM

When purchasing printers or multifunction copiers for an office, trade-offs are typically made. Is the speed appropriate for a workgroup or a department? Is color or monochrome output sufficient? If color, would ink technology or the faster laser technology be better? Typically, if color output is needed, the user must decide between the photo quality of an ink technology or the slightly more grainy output of a color laser. Of course, the color laser can print much faster than the ink... more...

Computers » Hardware | By David Dunlap @ Tuesday, 2nd January 2007 @ 10:55 AM

These days we simply can't live without our computers. Regardless of what your occupation currently is, you probably have a computer sitting in your home or office, or both. Not just that, I would venture to guess that the majority of people buying computers today are opting for the laptop computer. When you consider it's portability and capabilities (they can perform all the same functions as the desktop), I wouldn't be surprised if the laptop is the only option available soon. F... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Tuesday, 19th December 2006 @ 4:00 PM

Printers, ink cartridges and other computer peripheral hardware are any everyday part of life at home and work today. With the high quality printers that are available, just about everyone has a printer in their home that is capable of printing photographic quality graphics in full color. When you are doing research to purchase a home or office printer and are trying to choose between printers, ink cartridge replacement cost may be the determining factor. There are many, many affordable p... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Ray La Foy @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 1:55 PM

In this age of computers, some odd things can happen. For example, ink cartridge replacements for a lot of printers can cost more than the printer itself. For some computer users, this means it's cheaper to replace an entire printer each time the ink needs changing. This is a pretty wasteful occurrence, but it does happen. This isn't the case, however, for those who look into HP refill kits. These handy little devices can make the cost of printing almost not existent. For those ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Tom Sample @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 1:07 PM

Anyone who has purchased a printer for their computer knows that only half the battle is over once the printer has been bought. Ink can be a real problem with many major name printers on the market today. For those who buy HP printers, however, there are lots of options available for finding ink. HP ink cartridge refills are available from the company itself, from after market makers and there are even refill kits for some models. When buying a new printer, HP or otherwise, it's a go... more...

Computers » Hardware | By George Wood @ Saturday, 2nd December 2006 @ 8:22 PM

However you can not find much difference in computer printer ink price ranges in the stores. Even you may not found the exact price to the same products in different stores. That is why the ultimate solution to get the exact price may in some cases you will get discount price. You can get the brand products in the price ranges from $14 to $42 dollars in 40 different stores. Here is some instances to this kind of computer printer ink, in fact these cartridges has a brand name, usually the... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Thursday, 30th November 2006 @ 3:32 AM

Before inkjet cartridges became such a part of every home, school and small business office, many things were done differently and much, much more expensively! Let's take a minute to look at the many ways that low-cost inkjet cartridges and printers have changed every day life for millions around the globe. There are young executives coming into business today that don't really know that once upon a time, a professional-looking resume was not something that a person printed at ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Andrew James @ Thursday, 16th November 2006 @ 9:18 PM

I use ink cartridges in my printer and you probably do as well. The advent of inexpensive inkjet home printers in recent years has created a world where most of us have ink cartridges. Did you ever wonder what the history of these handy containers of ink might be? How did we come from the days of ink wells and feather quills to printing everything possible, even photographs, right in our homes? Before 1984, ink cartridges were unknown. While printers had been around for years, they all u... more...