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Simple steps ‘can help make homes greener’
People who are keen to go green by making their use of computers and printer supplies as efficient as possible have been advised there are many simple steps they can take around the home to cut their carbon footprint. The government has set ambitious targets that call...
Tablet use ‘taking over from PCs’
A growing number of people may look to use ink supplies to print documents directly from a tablet PC, as the items are said to be displacing PCs in many homes. This is according to a survey by Forrester Research, which found 35 per cent of tablet owners in the US said...
Home workers ‘have lots of freedom’
Many remote workers go to great efforts to create a good working environment in the home. This is very important if their livelihood depends on having a suitable workspace in their own house. After all, they need a decent IT set-up, with a computer, printer and...
Super Earth’s In Super Numbers
In recent days it has been announced by team of astronomers from around the globe, that there’s a strong possibility of billions of ‘Super Earth’ like planets in our galaxy alone. So, what are the chances of life on other planets now! The calculations behind this are...
Falling prices fuelling growth in 3D printing
Considerable advances have been made with both printing hardware and ink cartridges over the last few years, with modern devices boasting a wide array of features. People can use functions in the comfort of their own home that they would only have been able to dream...
Save money when printing at home
Consumers across the UK are being placed under considerable financial pressure by rising energy costs. Indeed, uSwitch.com warned recently that since many people are "struggling to absorb" price hikes that were implemented last year, a growing number are...
Design, Customise and Print your own Custom Robots
MIT (Massachusetts institute of technology) have been granted $10 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out their robotic design and production project. MIT’s goal is to develop a desktop technology that will allow user to design, customise and...
More Canon Pixma printers will support Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print functionality is to be extended to even more of Canon's printers, it has been confirmed. According to the ink cartridges and hardware manufacturer, the system will be supported on several of its new Pixma All-In-One inkjet devices, including the...
Colour documents ‘help kids learn’
Students may find it easier to learn if they are presented with teaching materials printed using colour ink cartridges. According to a survey commissioned by Xerox, many items used in classrooms are currently in monochrome, with seven out of ten youngsters saying most...
Open-air photography exhibition comes to Bristol
An open-air exhibition of photographs highlighting the damage that is being done to the planet by the oil industry is set to arrive in Bristol this month. The Tarnished Earth display is taking place at Broadmead and will be the final chance for visitors to view the...
HP highlights recycling efforts
Ink supplies manufacturer HP is looking to improve its green credentials by encouraging users to make their printing operations more sustainable and recycle their old equipment. In an article for PC Advisor, it was noted the firm is projecting there will be a 49 per...
School IT education ‘needs overhaul’
The way pupils are taught about computers in schools in the UK needs a major overhaul to make it fit for the modern era. This is according to professor of the public understanding of technology at the Open University John Naughton, who said in an article for the...