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Finding Your Printer's IP Address If you've ever tried to troubleshoot a printer or connect a new device to it, you've likely encountered one frustrating question: how to find a printer’s IP address. This small string of numbers is essential for setting up wireless printing, resolving network issues, and even adding your printer to a new device....

Finding the Perfect Printer for Your Home Choosing the right printer for your home can be a daunting task, especially with the plethora of options available. In this guide, we've curated a list of the best home printers in Australia for 2025, categorised by specific needs. Best Overall Home Printer Best Budget Home Printer Best Photo H...

Finding the Perfect Label Printer for You Choosing the right label printer can be a daunting task, especially with the plethora of options available. If you've started your search for the "best overall" model, you've likely discovered a vast landscape of options. The truth is, declaring one single label maker as superior is an impossible task, m...

In today's digital age, printing still plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. From school projects and office documents to creative endeavors and everyday correspondence, printers remain an indispensable tool. However, the cost of maintaining a printer can quickly escalate due to the price of original brand ink and toner cartrid...

In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for professionals across industries. Whether you're a remote worker, an entrepreneur, or a corporate executive, the right gadgets can enhance your productivity, streamline your workflow, and even improve your work-life balance. Here's a rundown of the top 10 profes...

When navigating the printer market, two terms frequently emerge: "ink tanks" and "ink cartridges." Although they might sound similar, they represent quite different printing technologies. The main difference between ink tank printers and traditional inkjet printers is how they store and deliver ink. Here's a breakdown of each, with a detailed lo...

Step into the World of Sublimation Printing: A Step-by-Step Guide Sublimation printing isn't just magic, it's science! But fear not, even without a lab coat, you can create vibrant, permanent designs on a variety of materials. This guide will explain sublimation printing and unravel the steps to create your own products. So, grab your creativity...

Printer offline? 😓 Is your printer showing offline? This frequent issue occurs when there's a disconnect between your printer and computer, leading to the frustrating 'printer offline' message. Here are 11 solutions to help solve that problem and get your printer working again fast! 1. Manual Offline Mode Check Before you try anything e...

Understanding the differences between inkjet and laser printers is crucial for potential buyers as it directly affects their printing experience, cost-efficiency, and productivity. By comprehensively comparing these two printer types, buyers can choose the right option based on their specific requirements, such as the volume and type of printing, b...

Google Chrome is a haven of apps for entertainment, work, news, socializing – you name it’s there. Just like there are hundreds of apps to spend your time for leisure, there are also many useful apps built for enhancing your productivity and efficiency. Let us look at some of the best apps for productivity available on Google Chrome: 1. Rescu...

Most printers are used for mundane tasks such as printing reports and school assignments, or keeping hard copy versions of emailed invoices. Over the coming months we'll look at some ways of using your printer for hobby and craft projects. If you are a military or transport (trains, buses, trams, cars, trucks and so on) modeller, buildings and o...

Let's look at a familiar scenario; You're at the supermarket, buying juice. You hunt towards the back of the shelf and pick the bottles with the latest manufacturing date so they'll stay fresh longer. And at home, you'd insist your family members complete the bottle that expires first. While most of us look at the manufacturing and expiry dates ...

The future is here. How we shop and pay for goods and services is undergoing massive changes, hastened by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether we are shopping online or shopping at physical businesses, cash is no longer the currency we need. And for those wanting to make their payment experience an easy one, using an option on their mobile ...

With cashless transactions becoming the norm almost everywhere around the world, new payment options are emerging for consumers to choose from. Among the mobile wallet options, both Apple Pay and Google Pay are popular choices. They are easy to use and safer than carrying around credit cards. Apple Pay: a ready wallet for iPhone users Apple P...

Canon’s SELPHY Square QX10 is a compact portable printer designed to be Canon’s smallest portable printer yet. It is the perfect addition to the backpack of any avid traveller/photographer or party-goer wanting to take snaps and print on the go. Priced in the mid-$200 range, this would be a really useful device for anyone printing out pictures r...