5 Sure-Fire Tips for Buying a New Computer by John Lenaghan
So you're thinking of buying a new computer... Where do you start? There are so many brands and models of computers available, and it can all be a little overwhelming when you start to look around. How do you decide what type of computer you need? And perhaps more importantly, how do you decide... Printer ink is a huge money-maker for most computer stores (even more so for the printer manufacturers). ... You can also do some research on the internet - most of the computer magazines like PC Magazine and PC World have annual customer service comparisons that rate the larger computer companies.

Convert Document To PDF by Kevin Dahl
Introduction There are several ways to create a PDF from a Microsoft Word document. PDF, or Portable Document Format, is used worldwide as a standard in publishing documents on the Internet. This article will briefly look at the origins and use of PDF and detail a document conversion solution... The advantage to using an online service is that the cost is lower and the service is accessible from anywhere you have an Internet connection. ... This particular service offers two ways to convert a Word document to PDF: submitting the document using their site or installing their printer and...

The Printer Cartridge Wars: Generic or Remanufactured Cartridges Right for You? by David Amerman
Overview As "generic", "remanufactured", and "new compatible" inkjet printer cartridges and laser toner cartridges creep deeper into the printer accessories market, the choices become varied and often confusing. It is estimated that by the year 2004 the aftermarket share of the inkjet and... When shopping online for a new inkjet or toner cartridge for your printer, you'll likely encounter these terms: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or brand name products A "brand name" inkjet or toner cartridge is just that - it's a printer cartridge that carries the brand name of the...

Xerox - Its Journey with Ink by John Sollars
Chester Carlson inventor of xerography founded the Haloid Company on April 18, 1935. The company manufactured and sold photographic paper! It was based in Rochester New York. In the year 1942 Carlson received U.S. patent No. 2,297,691 on Oct. 6 for electrophotography, later called xerography,... A solid ink printer consists of only three major components- the print head that applies ink to print drum, the print drum that transfers image to paper and the controller, which is the brain of the printer that converts data from the computer to information required to print the image on paper.

Finding Your Printer Ink Refill by Michelle Bery
Today’s modern world includes the existence of personal computers in most of our homes. What once took a trip in the car is now conveniently located at our fingertips – shopping, bill paying, communicating, working, researching, and a variety of entertainment. ... An ink refill for a variety of printers can be found in any number of local office and computer supply stores. ... And with the advent of the modern computer came the design of personal printers with a variety of compact capabilities. ... Now, most computer owners also own printers and with this ownership also comes the attention...

Reliable IT Service Contracts by Joshua Feinberg
Good IT service contracts can give small businesses peace of mind and the knowledge they have dependable support in case of a computer emergency. Often simple issues such as one small bit of badly written code or a computer virus can bog down a whole office. ... Even if you are just using one computer and one printer, a consultant under the umbrella of IT service contracts can make everything run smoothly and help you maximize your resources. ... Online IT service contracts can help professionals solve their most critical computer problems.

Dell Computer Dominates the Marketplace by Christopher Luck
About three out of five households in America have computers today, compared with almost no one having them just 25 years ago. And if you don’t have a computer at home, you probably have access to one at work, at school, or at the public library. Computers are everywhere! ... You may wonder whether it’s a desktop computer or laptop computer you need. ... (Not that you need them: Dell computers are among the most inexpensive on the market.) The Dell computer corporation, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, offers everything from servers to laptops, printers to workstations, all with...

Wifi - So What Is It? by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to begin to define what wifi is and just how it works. Relatively speaking, wifi is a new technology, created within the last couple of years at the time of this writing. However, the basis on which is created is not really new. ... This particular configuration is called a Basic Service Set or BSS. ... An extended service set, or ESS, is a set of multiple BSS sets which form a single subnetwork. ... Some places where this would be true are hotel rooms, convention centers and airports or any place where wired networks are forbidden.

The Apple Mac mini - It Fits Anywhere And It is The Most Affordable Mac Ever! by Bonnie Archer
Mac OS X, the worlds most advanced operating system! Just connect, plug, and your playing. The Apple Mac mini will work with either Mac or PC-compatible peripherals, this makes it easier than ever to upgrade from and older Mac or PC system. All you have to do is connect your USB mouse and... With the mini connections you can hook-up your digital devices like cameras, iPod, printer, camcorder, and your keyboard. ... Although you must have these features added when ordering your Mac or they will have to be added by an authorized service provider because they are not user-installable.

Networking Structures Explained by Lee Asher
What happens to many people is that they're just about to purchase some wireless equipment, and then they have a sudden realisation -- they have no idea how their network layout is going to work with a wireless connection. Well, there are a few things you need to think about when you decide how... Imagine being able to take your computer to somewhere where there's a printer, press print, collect the document and walk away again. ... These networks work using something called an 'SSID' (Service Set Identifier).