Computer peripherals, from printers to web cams, are an important part of our lives and activities, if not the most important one, depending on our needs and habits. There are many types of printers in the market these days, and when you get to a computer shop to get one, most of the time you end up confused on which one you should be buying. But buying a computer printer is not enough. After you buy, you still have to go for the computer printer’s ink cartridge, the toner, the paper or any other printing accessories. (more…)

Buy a HP PDA for superior quality - The HP IPAQ Bluetooth PDA is the newest in terms of PDA objects of envy. A pocket PC that stands to make a difference in the world, the HP PDA will doubtlessly outperform any and all competition in terms of a pocket PC/PDA device and does so with the style and flair of a sleeker, sexier version of its competitors. (more…)

Did you know that the Internet can totally replace your existing phone line? With broadband phone service, you can make and receive telephone calls using a regular phone without the assistance of your local phone company. Instead, the phone plugs directly into a broadband internet connection, either cable or DSL. It’s easy, fast and affordable. (more…)

A tablet PC is a light weight slate shaped hand-held computer or a slim note book PC. The idea is to replace the traditional pen and notebook with a tablet PC and stylus or digital pen. Historically the tablet was used by the Egyptians to write on clay tablets with a writing stick. In the present day the clay tablet has been replaced with a screen and the writing stick with a stylus. The tablet PC may be considered the pen and notebook of the future. They typically weigh around 2-3 pounds and their main feature is portability. The idea of a tablet PC was floated by Alan Kay of Xerox but was a commercial failure until now, when the prices have fallen down and it is expected that the prices will fall in future. The first widely sold Tablet PC was Newton of Apple Computers. (more…)

Inkjet cartridges came into light in about 1980, to print images on blank paper. These cartridges can be slightly more expensive when compared to other types of ink cartridges, because they have the capability to be refilled.

Inkjet cartridges are used to visualize images or any print transaction, and other activities related to printers. These inkjet cartridges work along with inkjet printers. By using these cartridges, the inkjet printer places small droplets onto blank paper via nozzles to develop any image or text. The amount of the droplet depends on the printer driver software that is systematized to place the droplets. The cartridge has various colors as in liquid form to develop a colorful/black and white image on printable paper. (more…)

I got a call the other day (I’m in the computer repair business both onsite and online) from a computer user that would have been funny except I get them often. I answered the phone and there was a short pause then the person on the other side said “my computer hates me”.

It was a sad voice, one that wallowed in desperation. I could tell they actually thought that their computer was out to get them. They had accepted their destiny with no hope of any solution. I have to admit I have seen machines that can create that type of response. (more…)

There are a few questions before buying a new PDA. You should consider them carefully and choose a right product as there are too many products in the market.

Question 1
Budget?
How much you are willing to spend will also be an important question. The more you spend, the more that your PDA will act like a laptop. That is not to say that if you spend little, that you cannot get much. The $99 PalmOne Zire 22 is capable as a replacement to the paper planner, as well as has the ability to play MP3s and carry large reference materials via the SD (secure digital) memory card slot. (more…)

Merchants are singing those three magic words again, ‘Back to School’ and the fallout is everywhere!

Just as you’re getting your deep dark pre-cancerous tan going - you hear those words - and it spells the end of summer. Once again we are bombarded with advertising, featuring the latest in ‘teen ware’ ’school ware’ and ‘metal detector ware’. Kidding!

Is it just me or does it seem this year there is a lot more ‘Back to School’ advertising for notebooks and laptops? They seem to be everywhere… on TV, radio, and online. (more…)

When it comes to computer recycling and disposal, many people wonder how and where to take their old equipment. If you are looking for the ways to dispose of your old monitor or recycle the same, the following information will certainly help you in this regard. It will let you know some of the most effective methods that are used today for the purpose of computer monitor disposal and recycling. (more…)