The Triffle World of Knowledge

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7th December 2007

Inside View On Printers

Printers have certainly come a long way since the inception of the character and and dot matrix printers. These ancient products (ancient in technical terms being as few as 10-15 years) were what are known as impact printers, simply because they needed to make a physical connection with the paper in order to achieve the ink-on-paper result.
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30th November 2007

Can Ink Cartridges & Inkjet printers actually be cool ?

Ink cartridges have evolved over the years in so many ways that they have in themselves become fairly hi tech let alone the machines that use them. Your average inkjet printer these days can perform a myriad of functions at prices seemingly getting cheaper by the minute.
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26th November 2007

Dell: Putting on stickers is costly

Buying a new computer is an exciting event for most people. Many consumers find it fun to unpack and put together their new PC, expecting it to look clean and flawless. But many are disappointed when they find tacky Microsoft and Intel stickers cluttering an otherwise sleek design.
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13th November 2007

Notebook or Desktop Computer — Which Should You Choose?

On TV and in the movies, we see a lot of portable computers being used in homes and offices. Is that what you should get? Portable computers cost more, so unless you really have the need for one, you get a lot more computer for your money with a regular desktop PC.
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22nd October 2007

USB Extension Options: Breaking the 16 foot barrier

Universal Serial Bus, also known as USB, has become the interface of choice for computer enthusiasts for a variety of reasons including speed, ease of use and availability. When using USB, however, you are limited to a 16 foot maximum distance before encountering signal loss and degradation. You have a variety of options available to increase this distance, however, depending on how far you need to go and what price you are willing to spend to extend the distance to your USB device.
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20th October 2007

Inside Your Inkjet Printer: How Does It Work?

Nearly every computer user has an inkjet printer, yet most people have no clue how it works. This article gives a brief history of inkjet printer technology advancements, and explains what’s going on inside your printer when you click that "Print" button.
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19th October 2007

How to replace your iPod Battery

iPods are a great invention, however, many have complained about the lack of playtime and poor battery life. Previously, replacing an iPod battery was next to impossible. So when your battery dies, its time for a new iPod. This of course proved to be extremely expensive. We teach you how to replace your own iPod battery at a fraction of the cost of a new iPod with the following easy to follow step by step guide.
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17th October 2007

Building a Computer From the Bottom Up

Before you even think about building your own computer make sure that you go for the best technology possible. This is an important task and you want it to turn out as close to perfect as possible.
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15th October 2007

How to Convert VHS to DVD with a DVD Recorder

In order to preserve your memories and films, converting your VHS videos to DVDs is a great idea.
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7th October 2007

How to Download Your Old Computer to the Highest Bidder

When you think trash, you surely dont think about your old, trusty personal computer. But thats exactly what will become of it when you make the inevitable move toward your next laptop or desktop. And, yes, buying a new computer is inevitable, considering the pace at which computer technology zips along. Just thinkabout a handful of years ago, a fast microprocessor for a laptop was at 233 MHz. Now youre looking at about at least 2 GHz! Thats Giga, with a G.
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