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Most Australian secondary students need a scientific calculator, usually from Year 7, and in some states that same calculator stays in use through Year 12. A graphing or CAS calculator only comes into it for senior maths, where your state and subject decide which type, and the school booklist names the model. Exam approval is what really decid...

No single brand has the cheapest ink across its whole range. Refillable ink tank printers generally have the lowest ink cost per page of any home inkjet, and all four big names make one: Epson EcoTank, Canon MegaTank, HP Smart Tank and Brother's refillable ink tank models. With cartridge printers, separate colour cartridges and high-yield (X...

To choose photo paper, match three things: the paper to your printer's ink and supported media, the finish to where the print will be viewed, and the type of paper (everyday, premium or professional) to how long and how closely the print will be looked at. Where a print will hang or be handled usually decides the finish, more than any general r...

For most beginners, an 8-pack of PC-5M (medium bullet, 1.8–2.5mm) assorted POSCA pens is the best starting set. It covers general art, craft and canvas work at a moderate price point. Choose PC-3M (fine) for detail work, PC-8K or PC-7M for large-scale signage, or a themed 8-pack (metallic, pastel, dark, mono) if you want a specific palette r...

A colour laser printer suits a home that prints occasional-to-moderate colour documents and wants toner that won't dry out between uses. It isn't usually the cheapest way to run a printer that mostly handles plain black-and-white text, though. For most Australian households, a compact single-function or light-duty MFP colour laser is a better ...

The fastest ways to reduce laser printer running costs are choosing high-yield or quality-checked compatible toner, enabling duplex printing, switching to draft mode for internal documents, and not replacing cartridges the moment a "toner low" warning appears. The main trade-off is print density. Settings that save toner can lighten text, so t...

Buying a printer in Australia is not what it used to be. With the massive growth of NBN-powered home offices and the jump in supply costs, a cheap retail model often costs you the most over time. We analyzed the latest from Brother, HP, Epson and more to pick the true 2026 winners. 2026 Printer Buying Map Match the printer to the job ...

Match the tip size to your project scale first: fine tips suit detail work, medium tips handle general use, and broad chisel tips cover large fills or signage. From there, decide between a single colour for restocking or a targeted job, or an assorted set for classroom, beginner or varied-colour work, and always check your surface, since POS...

Genuine Uni POSCA markers use a non-toxic, water-based acrylic paint carrying the ACMI AP seal and conforming to ASTM D-4236, which makes them a good fit for supervised classroom and home art activities. The manufacturer's own packaging lists them as a choking hazard due to small parts and advises against use by children under 3. The pump-action ...

An HB pencil sits at the midpoint of the graphite hardness scale. It gives lines dark enough to read easily while resisting smudging and constant sharpening, which is why it's the standard choice for everyday writing, note-taking and most school tasks. Softer grades like 2B suit sketching and shading, harder grades like 2H suit fine technical ...

The right Parker pen for Father's Day comes down to how Dad actually writes day to day. Everyday users tend to get the most out of a Jotter. Someone after a slightly more polished, presentation-ready pen should look at the IM range. And for a more considered, occasional gift, the Sonnet is the better fit. Father's Day in Australia falls on Sun...

The best home paper shredder depends on how often you shred and how sensitive your documents are. For occasional personal use, a compact cross-cut manual-feed model is usually enough. For a large paperwork backlog or regular home-office shredding, a higher-capacity auto-feed cross-cut model saves time and reduces jamming. Match a shredder to...

Staring at a "Printer Offline" error when you're on a deadline is a special kind of stress. You aren't alone, though, data from recent IT support audits suggests that these connectivity hiccups remain a top-three reason for office help desk tickets in 2026. Usually, it's just a "handshake" error between your OS and the hardware. Try these 11 fie...

Buyer's Guide To Finding the Right Label Printer Easily Trying to pick out a label printer can feel a bit overwhelming because there are just so many directions you could go. You've probably already noticed that searching for the “best” one does not really help much. It's a lot like trying to pick the best vehicle; a compact car, a heavy-duty tr...

Picking the right Brother TZe label tape means matching your P-Touch hardware to where the label will actually be used. Genuine TZe cassettes use a specialised sub-lamination process that shields text from friction, industrial chemicals, and harsh outdoor exposure. Choosing the wrong width or substrate can lead to cable flagging, faded print, or ...