Tips for Perfect Prints (For Beginners) by John Sollars
Undeniably, photo prints still remain the most popular way of sharing memories. With the right printer and a handful of simple techniques, your pictures can look as sharp as the lab-processed ones. Read on for some great tips for getting the best prints possible. ... Most digital cameras offer a variety of resolution settings. ... Resolution Settings Refer to your printer’s manual to learn how to change quality settings. ... Printer manufacturers regularly update drivers, and you can download new versions for free from the company’s website.

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... Many smaller units that are designed purely as a photo-printer to plug directly into your digital camera are also available. ... Bundled applications might include greeting card, poster, and banner creators, and photo editing programs.

Battery Wars - This 'Is' the New Wireless Frontier by Dennis Schooley
I can picture it now. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader face off for an epic light-saber battle to the death! The fate of the world hangs in the balance! Then their light-saber batteries run out of juice so they’re left holding onto a couple of limp licorice sticks, resulting in a leg-wrestling... In fact digital calculations themselves require steady voltage to maintain memory, and power fluctuations can be catastrophic for the device functionality. ... Prototypes have been designed to power a new breed of smart card.