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Consumers ‘need to think about power usage of gadgets’
Consumers buying printers and ink cartridges for their home may like to think about the effect such gadgets will have on their carbon footprint. Paula Owen, director of Paula Owen Consulting, noted the increasing number of electronics being using around the house...
Monkeys help out at Japanese restaurant
Restaurant-goers dining at an eatery in Japan may be surprised to see some unusual waiters serving them at the establishment - a pair of monkeys. The two macaques, named Yatchan and Fukuchan, are trained family pets who have been allowed to help out in the bar, the...
Tablet sales ‘gain momentum’
A growing number of people may require ink supplies in order to print off photos and documents directly from a tablet PC, as sales of the gadgets continue to rise. According to a study by Canalys, shipments of Apple iPad's grew by 166 per cent in the third quarter...
Education ‘to be transformed’ by 3D printing
Educational facilities may require printer supplies for 3D machines in the future, as the technology could radically change how lessons are taught. Bre Pettis of MakerBot Industries explained to Forbes magazine that the innovations have become more accessible over the...
‘Future bright’ for printer technology
Individuals looking to buy ink supplies may be interested in what one expert has had to say about the future of innovation in the sector. ComputerHope.com's Nathan Emberton explained there are "dozens" of new technologies on the horizon that are likely...
Canon Pixma ‘a great photo printer’
Individuals looking to print high-quality photos may like to consider what the Pixma MG8250 from ink supplies maker Canon has to offer. The manufacturer describes the device as "essential for the serious photographer", as it offers six individual ink...
‘Half of smartphones’ now run Android
People looking to use ink cartridges to print directly from a smartphone may need an app for the Android system, as this is now the most popular mobile platform in the UK. According to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, the Google-owned operating...
People ‘should take steps’ to minimise their ink usage
Individuals looking to make their ink supplies last longer could find there are several steps they can take to improve the efficiency of their printer use. Nathan Emberton of ComputerHope.com explained that people printing out web pages should be careful they only...
Canon MG3150 ‘offers high output quality’
People looking for an affordable printer for their home may be interested in the MG3150 model from ink cartridges maker Canon. The device is stated by the manufacturer to be ideal for first-time users, families and students and should be capable of meeting any...
Mobile capabilities ‘attractive printer features’
People looking for a new printer and ink cartridges may be more attracted to devices that offer wireless connectivity and mobile printing. According to ComputerHope.com's Nathan Emberton, many PC users are also purchasing portable devices such as tablets and...
How did Halloween start?
Halloween upon us again, all the little Ghouls and Ghosts will be out again, and you might be wondering to yourself, how did Halloween start?
Or why the heck do we paraded around the neighbourhood dressed as vampires, witches and zombies and ask for sweets??! Well I’m about to tell you…Find exactly out how Halloween started right here:
Compact cameras and SLRs ‘showing strong growth’
Many people may use ink cartridges to print out their favourite photos, as sales of digital SLRs and compact cameras have shown strong growth. This is according to GfK Retail and Technology, which observed that despite the market as a whole declining by eight per cent...