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Govt encourages electronics recycling
People who have received a new printer and ink cartridges this Christmas and are looking to dispose of an old could be targeted by a new campaign to encourage recycling. The industry-led drive, which is backed by the government, is seeking to persuade more people to...
Men ‘twice as likely to refuse help’ with gadgets
Men who found a new printer and ink supplies under the Christmas tree this year may be twice as likely as women to experience frustration with their gadgets because they refuse to ask for help. A survey by Geek Squad found 28 per cent of males said they would only...
Monkey filmed doing washing up
People dreading the thought of washing up piles of plates after their Christmas meal this year may wish they had some help around the house, such as the monkey that has been filmed taking on the role of dishwasher. Named Pete, the capuchin monkey was released into the...
Students ‘can greatly benefit’ from e-learning
Many people may find ink cartridges useful if they wish to print hard copies of educational materials delivered via the internet. Grainne Conole, director of the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester, explained with the advent of new...
A Virtual Snow Globe brought to you by NASA!
NASA has brought us a by releasing a video showing us where snow has fallen every month for over the past 10 years. By using NASA’s Terra satellite they’ve been able to monitor snow fall all over the globe. The Terra Satellite uses a sensor called the Moderate...
Gadgets ‘could add to homeowners’ bills
People using printer supplies this Christmas may like to seek out devices with low power consumption that can reduce their bills while being kind to the environment. Researchers at the University of Salford stated leaving electronic goods on standby or constantly...
Older generation ‘more tech-savvy’ than the young
Older individuals in the UK may be more comfortable using ink cartridges to print out photos they have shared on the internet than younger generations, despite a myth they are less tech savvy. A study by internet service provider Plusnet revealed 72 per cent of people...
Samsung launches digital art competition
Printer supplies maker Samsung has unveiled a new competition to showcase the works of some of the country's most tech-savvy contemporary artists. A total of ten UK-based media artists have been shortlisted for the Samsung Art+ prize, which is to be awarded at a...
Lexmark machine ‘offers good range of features’
Individuals looking for a multifunction machine for a home office that can also be used to print items such as photos may consider the Pro 715 from ink supplies maker Lexmark. The manufacturer notes the machine - which can scan, copy and fax documents in addition to...
HP Photosmart model ‘offers a range of useful features’
People looking for a multifunction printer that can perform a wide range of tasks may be interested in the Photosmart 7510 model from ink supplies maker HP. The manufacturer claims users of the device will be able to price "lab-quality photos", as well as...