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Computers » Hardware | By Kishor Nayak @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 9:30 AM

Each year, millions of empty toner and inkjet cartridges are thrown into the trash, ending up in our planet\'s landfills or incinerators. Recycling these empty cartridges is easy, profitable and environmentally beneficial. It helps reduce solid waste, conserves raw materials and the energy needed to produce a new product. Most cartridges can be recycled up to six times - they are refurbished, refilled and then resold to consumers at a lower price than new branded cartridges. Recycled cartri... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Kishor Nayak @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 9:28 AM

When deciding between an inkjet or a laser printer, it is a good idea to evaluate several factors before proceeding with the purchase. Here are some things to keep in mind to help you decide if an inkjet or a laser printer would serve you well. One of the main considerations when looking at both inkjet printers and laser printers is the amount of usage you anticipate with the device. An inkjet printer works very well for relatively low demands that are primarily text documents. Also, usag... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 10:03 PM

We are all somewhat star struck and bedazzled by new technology and novelty versions of computer peripherals that already exist. When it comes to actually purchasing the hardware in question though, it can be a tough choice between something that will be a funny desktop item in the computer for about five minutes and a classic design that will have co-workers green with envy. Being able to make this distinction when purchasing hardware as a gift for friends and colleagues is even more i... more...

Computers » Hardware | By James Todman @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 3:04 PM

Identity cards have become common place in daily life. We use them for gym membership, library cards, driving licences and employee id badges, to name a few. Most have been produced using a card printer. The old labour intensive method of cutting, pasting and laminating an identity card is fast becoming a thing of the past. Using a digital card printer is a one step process. The information including text, graphics and pictures are all stored on a computer, enabling a replacement card to... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Mike Hirn @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 10:15 AM

Using a computer is entertaining, but it can also be aggravating at times. This is usually because your idea of what should happen on the computer is different from what actually occurs while you are working on a computer. Connecting to the web and checking email is even one more great example of this. A computer router could be one good way to get rid of your internet connection problems for good. With a little background information selecting and installing your the correct router won\'t ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Dominic Donaldson @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008 @ 7:07 AM

Gadgets fascinate me. Like walking in to a book shop and being overwhelmed with the story I am yet to discover. The act of searching the shelves for a new discovery, a new tale that I feel some personal connection to is often more exhilarating than reading the book itself. For me, gadgets are the same. The time I spend searching for a new \'toy\', a new piece of technology, is usually greater than the time I will actually spend using it. Like a great adventurer, for me, it\'s all ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Musa Aykac @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008 @ 8:55 PM

Almost every household or workplace would have a computer available, but with so many bigger and better programs coming out we have to constantly be able to upgrade our computer specifications, to keep up with speeds and processes. One of the most important aspects to upgrade is something called RAM which stands for Random Access Memory. Basically the programs that people and myself use on a day to day basis, use the RAM temporarily to store files, so it can quickly and easily access the... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Jimmy Woodall @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008 @ 8:53 PM

Dedicated servers give you the opportunity to scale-up your application at a reduced cost compared with co-location. Dedicated servers can be fully customized to suit your needs,. Dedicated servers can be fully customized to suit your needs. Cheap dedicated servers with all the power and support to meet your present and future needs are available now. For companies that require scalability, database connectivity/support, and rich-multimedia features, Windows dedicated servers are the best c... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Amy Nutt @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 7:25 PM

Setting up a home network doesn\'t have to be difficult. It also depends on what time of home network you want to install. Maybe you want to install a wired network or maybe you want to install a wireless network. It depends on the capabilities of the computers within your home as to what route you\'re going to take. The wireless network The wireless network is probably your easiest network to install. That\'s because you don\'t have to hide a cord all the way ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Rodney Marvel @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008 @ 7:57 PM

Mobile computing will never be the same. In an era when computer manufacturers are developing smaller PC solutions to meet the nomadic nature of today\'s consumers. An example of a smaller PC is the most robust, yet smallest, micro PC available on the market, the S-Gen. It has already made appearances on the Montel Williams Show, reviewed in PC Magazine, Laptop Magazine, The Mercury News, The New York Post, reviews on DL TV, Geekzone, aZDNet and featured on numerous shows in Las Vegas, Sal... more...