All I Want for Christmas is a New Photo Printer

It’s true, but the one photo item I really, really want is listed at the end of this blog. But, getting back to the photo printers… if you are an avid photographer who is all about instant gratification, then you likely find it hard to live without an in-home photo printer. For do-it-yourself photographers inkjet printers are the key to getting your pics ASAP. Fortunately, prices on photo printers have fallen steadily over the past few years. If you are in the market for one, there are three important factors you should consider before forking over the money to take … Continue reading

Do Office Printers Pose A Health Risk?

A recent study from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia says that office printers could be as dangerous to the lungs as cigarette smoking! The researchers tested dozens of laser printers and found that some of them emit what they consider to be dangerous levels of ultra-fine toner particles into the air. These ultra-fine particles can cause lasting damage to the lungs, according to researchers. They say the health effects can vary based on what the ultra-fine particles are composed of, and that resulting problems can range from respiratory irritation to severe cardiovascular problems and even cancer. The tests … Continue reading

Canon PIXMA: All In One Printer

One of the most important parts of your computer set-up is your printer. As a writer I often like to print out my work and save it for reference of use later on. Printers can also come in handy when you want to print out directions to a new place, or print out a special online coupon for a sale. I’ve been talking a lot recently in the Computing blog about devices that attempt to combine several different electronics into one. One of the first of such devices was the all-in-one printer. Where as all in one used to mean … Continue reading

First Digital Camera

Buying your first digital camera can be quite an overwhelming task. It definitely was for me. Deciding between SLR (single-lens reflex) or a point and shoot was (and still is) the hardest choice I had to make. I would love to be a professional photographer some day, but currently, with my two young daughters, I also wanted something that was quick and easy. With an SLR, you can take some amazing photos and really delve deep into your photography. With all the lens options and manual options, you can take the time to develop your own unique style. Time was … Continue reading