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Buyers ‘should seek out cheap ink deals’
Printer owners have been encouraged to seek out cheap ink cartridges in order to combat increased prices by some manufacturers. It was noted by PC World that brands such as Epson, Kodak and Lexmark have increased the cost of their consumables over the last three...
Canon named most trusted camera brand
Digital camera and printer supplies maker Canon has been named as the most trusted photography equipment maker in Europe in a poll of consumers. The firm picked up the accolade from Reader's Digest following a survey that sought the views of thousands of consumers...
Kodak unveils new inkjet printer
Ink supplies maker Kodak has introduced a new entry in its line-up in inkjet printers, as well as a new mobile app tailored for iPad users. The firm's new ESP 3.2 All-in-One includes features such as print, copy and scan functionality, Wi-Fi capabilities and a...
Twitter hits 10m UK users
Micro-messaging site Twitter has celebrated signing up its ten millionth active user in the UK as the site continues to grow in popularity. It means Britain has the fourth largest user base for the service, behind only the US, Brazil and Japan, while it also stated it...
Oversharing’ top digital faux pas
People who frequently share photos online in addition to printing copies using ink supplies may wish to think carefully about how much of their information they make available. This is because a survey by Intel has revealed 90 per cent of adults in the US believe...
Monkeys test toughness of new car
A group of monkeys at Knowsley Safari Park were offered a unique treat last week when they were encouraged to destroy a visiting car. But fortunately, it was not a paying customer who had their vehicle set upon by more than 40 of the sanctuary's baboons, as it was...
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts not only help you get your work done faster, but help you become more efficient. Here are some Keyboard Shortcuts you might want to check out. If there’s any shortcuts I’ve missed, comment below. The General Shortcuts Let’s start the list with some...
Facebook trials pay to post system
People using Facebook may get the option to pay to promote their posts if a pilot programme proves popular. The social networking site has launched a trial of the idea with its users in New Zealand, who are being offered the option of spending up to
Consumers happy with new online privacy laws
The majority of people who use the internet may be satisfied that new laws regarding the use of cookies on websites are a step in the right directions. Cookies - small files containing personal details such as browsing habits - are used by many websites to offer a...
Canon technology used to create Hollywood blockbuster
Individuals heading to the cinema this week to see new Hollywood blockbuster The Avengers will be watching some scenes filmed using products from printer supplies maker Canon. The brand's EOS 5D Mark II and 7D Digital SLR cameras were used by the filmmakers to capture...
Personal clouds’ to become the hub of digital lives
The growing popularity of personal cloud services is set to see the technology eclipse PCs as the primary hub for consumers' digital lives in the next few years. This is according to a study by Gartner, which predicted these services will be central to many people's...
Smartphone users ‘frequently engaging’ with social media
A large number of smartphone owners may be accessing social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter through their handsets, according to new research. Figures from comScore reveal Facebook was the most popular social service used by individuals in March, seeing...