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Computers » Hardware | By Martin Brinkmann @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 6:15 PM

You might think that computer ink is a simple thing. It comes self-contained in a cartridge, you don\'t need to handle it or get messy unless you are trying to do your own refills. You buy it at your local store, or online. Pretty simple? Yes, and no. Most people go to the store, buy the refill cartridge in a box, take it home, remove the little adhesive strip, insert the cartridge into the printer, and get to work. But what do you do with the old cartridge? Do you just throw it in t... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Phoenix Delray @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 10:41 PM

Cheap notebook computers are becoming more popular, driving down the costs of even the most expensive brand name ones. The bottom line is that the cheap notebook computers have proven themselves as just as good as the more expensive brand name ones. When the time comes to go browsing at cheap notebook computers, think about your answers to the following questions to find out if you really do need a new notebook computer: 1. Does your current notebook computer still meet your needs as fa... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 10:27 PM

When you go into a computer store and you walk down the isles that have printers to go with your computer, you realize that there are many printers in this world and a lot of ink cartridges to go with them. Ink cartridges are little square boxes full of ink that go inside your printer that put colors on paper. There are four main colors in ink jet cartridges: magenta (red), yellow, cyan (light blue), and black. These four colors, by mixing together (actually, by printing tiny dots of diff... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Mehmet Onatli @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 8:37 PM

Almost everyone in America has a computer in their home. In fact the World, not everyone will have one, but I bet you there are well over 10 billion people who do have a computer. When you\'re looking for a computer you have a few choices that you can buy. Plus we\'re going to go over a few choices that we may not have as consumers yet, but they are really neat. First off the most popular choice is most likely the desktop computer. This is an independent personal computer or PC.... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Samantha Gilmartin @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 1:04 AM

RFID technology is something that most people would claim to know nothing about. The technology is not new, it has its roots as far back as 1946 and chances are, you are sitting within a few feet of an RFID device right now. RFID, short for Radio Frequency Identification, is a umbrella term used to describe technologies that transmit the identity of a person, animal or object in the form of a unique serial number wirelessly, using radio waves. The technology is in the same category as... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Mehmet Onatli @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 11:55 AM

When most people hear computer hardware, they get a blank look to their eyes and almost a scared look on their face. That\'s what computer hardware talk does to most, but let\'s make that less likely. Computer hardware put simply is the physical part of your computer, this includes the circuitry and all. Hardware does not include the software though. The hardware of a computer will rarely need changing, while people are changing or adding software all the time to their computer... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 5:55 AM

A hard drive is an essential piece of hardware for every computer, it actual name is Hard Disk Drive (HDD), other more common names are hard disk and fixed disk. A hard drive is a non-volatile data storage device; using two rotating disks, known as platters, that have magnetic surfaces, the hard drive digitally stores encoded data. While modern day Hard drives are a completely sealed unit (aside from the ventilation hole), the original hard drives had removable media. The term \"Hard\" w... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Cattie Coyle @ Sunday, 31st August 2008 @ 3:04 PM

So you got that nice, shiny pink laptop and it really is quite spectacular. But what about the rest of your electronics? Don\'t they look a bit dull in comparison? No worries, you can soon be surrounded by colorful gadgets! Having said that, I have to add that I have not yet found a pink printer or scanner. There was a Barbie printer on the market a few years back, but it seems to have disappeared. In the meantime, here are some accessories that will get you started on your quest to... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 10:20 AM

We live in a world where even though products have just been launched they are half way to being rendered obsolete by the latest technology. Printers are no exception with new generations of compact all-in-one WiFi printers flooding the market which is why it is essential to keep up to the minute with industry news. This is a summary of the hottest printer news fresh off the press. Portable printers are taking over. If you really are that busy you have to print your photos on the train en... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 7:38 AM

Whether buying for photo printing, home office or photocopying your extremities, the latest wave all in one photo printers claim to have revolutionised domestic photo print technology. This article objectively examines some of the latest market leaders in printer technology to evaluate what you are getting for your money. This first up is the modestly priced Epson Stylus SX400 all-in-one photo printer. This comes under the Epson tag of cost-effective so is quite no thrills in certain area... more...