Scan/Print/Copy Machines: Do They Live Up to the Hype? by Martin Coleman
Think Small. Think Cheaper. That's the way the industry seems to be heading these days. Laptops are outselling desktops in some places. Those who can afford them are buying Palm Pilots. Zip drives are nearly all but forgotten. CDs and CD writers are now as common as floppies were in a previous... If you have 4 ink tanks, if any of them run out, you just go and buy a cheap replacement cartridge and be on your way). ... You get a printer for about AU$70, a scanner for $90-$120, or get a cheap MFC for $90-$140 in which you get the scanner, you get the printer, you get a copier and in some...

What's a USB Hub? by Iggy Quazi
Since the mid 90's we have seen the birth and growth of a connective technology called Universal Serial Bus (USB). Originally designed to connect computers and telecoms equipment, it has slowly become the primary means of connecting a whole host of other devices and has made significant... Be aware that some USB devices require a small amount of power through the USB port, usually mechanical devices such as printers, scanners, digital cameras and so on. ... This makes the Powered Hub the all round best solution for desktop computer users.

Backup Schmackup: I'm Afraid, Very Afraid! by Teena Hughes
"Why should you be afraid?", I can hear you ask. I just got an email from my friend Miche who said, "My laptop is sick at the hospital. Hard Drive failure. Am praying data can be retrieved." Her exact words. Ohhhh : tremors of fear running up and down my spine! ... When you download from the digital camera, save to cd straight away and save space on your hard drive [note to "self" : follow own suggestion]. ... Well, the best part of my friend's scary dilemma is that it's forcing me into action!

How To Choose The Best Student Laptop? by Titus Hoskins
How To Choose the Best Student Laptop? 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. ... Most notebooks have these connections but check -- a printer port, a 56Kbps-modem, a VGA port for an external monitor, and should have at least one USB port for external keyboard/mouse, digital cameras, drives, and MP3 players * technical specs , it should have enough RAM, storage space (hard drive) and computing speed to...

Choosing a Computer Case by Matthew Thompson
ATXPowerSupplies.Com writes this article on "choosing the right computer case for your computer" to help you in your decision making process. There are literally thousands of computer cases on the market which sometimes makes choosing the right computer case quite a task. ... If the case doesn't describe which motherboard form factors it accepts then it's best to move on; you run the risk of buying a computer case that doesn't fit your motherboard. ... Front USB ports come in handy for hooking up digital cameras and downloading images.

All About DVD Part 1: DVD Format by Artem Chlegov
Types of DVD and history of development It's been a long time since DVD became common in our everyday life. However, most people don't seem to know what it is exactly. Answers to questions like "what sort of arcane symbols are printed on disk boxes" , "how come DVD is different from CD if... DTS (Digital Theater System) is another digital audio compression format, introduced by Steven Spielberg as an alternative to Dolby Digital. ... Dolby Digital EX is more advanced version of Dolby Digital.

What Television Shoppers Need to Know by Andrew Gates
With all the changes in technology and program content, buying a tv set is not as simple as it once was. While it is easy to be tempted to buy the one that looks prettiest in the advertisement or on the showroom floor, it's not always the best fit for your circumstances. ... Watching high-resolution DVD and digital TV on a wide screen set however, provides much sharper images than regular sets, and this means you can sit closer and experience a more immersive, theatre-like picture. ... If you are intending to use a set-top digital receiver, make sure the tv has the correct connections, and...

Choosing An Ultra-Portable Laptop For Your Computer Needs by Elizabeth Lord
When choosing a laptop, portability is often a key feature. When you are traveling with your laptop frequently, taking your laptop on planes and long drives makes weight (or lack of weight) extremely important. Certainly, no one wants to be carting a ten-pound monster of a laptop in and out of a... Test it out to see if it is easy enough for you to use, and if you need the extra help then buy yourself a mouse. ... Best Reviewed Laptops • Sony VAIO VGN-TX770P • Toshiba Portege R200 • Averatec 1000 • Dell Latitude X1 Laptop manufacturers have seen the future, and are in a designing...

RAM - What is It & Why You Need Plenty by Steve Perlow
This is the first article in the Understanding Your Computer series from aworldofhelp.com. Our goal is to help people understand how their computer works, not simply tell them what they need to buy or use. When you know how your computer works, buying the right system or upgrade is easy. ... On my machine these programs load when I turn on my computer: AVG Antivirus Scanner Software Digital Camera Software Gmail Notifier AOL Instant Messenger And some server software for testing Then, everything I run after the boot up uses more RAM.

Guide to Buying a New printer by Andrew Gates
One of the more perplexing decisions when faced with choosing a new printer is which print technology is going to suit you best. At the moment there are two main printing systems: the laser technology, using toner cartridges and a transfer drum assembly; and ink jets using ink tank cartridges... You can buy Multifunction printers specially configured for printing photographs, with some machines providing the ability to scan directly from 35mm slides and store digital files and print them, which is ideal for archiving old photo libraries.