http://www.articlegarden.com/Category/Hardware/16 Hardware articles from Sustainable Living Articles Rss Follow Up Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:01:02 -0400 Many people suffer with a slow computer quite unnecessarily or even purchase a new one when the old one is just fine with a small investment. This article will help you understand one of the things you can do to speed up yours and potentially save a lot of money into the bargain. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Why-Is-My-Computer-Slow-/110124 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Why-Is-My-Computer-Slow-/110124 So you have decided to buy and install your first dedicated server. Most small businesses setup a file and print server, while others setup a web server, or an email server. No problem, setting up any server involves many of the same configuration steps. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-To-Set-Up-Your-First-Server/108799 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-To-Set-Up-Your-First-Server/108799 With the introduction of the internet, opportunities open to the world of arts, communication, and education are boundless. Hence, no exception in the case of shopping items. Used IT equipment are regarded as a convenient alternative over new, expensive IT equipments. In other words, used IT equipment are a great way to acquire top quality as well as branded IT equipment at exceptionally cheap prices. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Buying-Used-IT-Equipment-Online-Can-Save-You-Money/84829 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Buying-Used-IT-Equipment-Online-Can-Save-You-Money/84829 Sorting the white papers from the rest of your office stationery supplies, shred them in a document shredder or just tear them to little pieces. Throw in colored paper if you like a bit of color and different textures. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-Crafty-With-Paper-Office-Stationery/82218 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-Crafty-With-Paper-Office-Stationery/82218 When you are starting up a business or even when you are in the middle of one, the consideration that you should really be making more than anything else is how to cut down on costs while maintaining quality. For example, if you were working in a paper plant and trying to figure out how to make more money, one way to cut cost would be to deliver to places that are closer to you. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Refurbished-IT-Equipment---Save-Money-in-your-Business-Expenses/81826 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Refurbished-IT-Equipment---Save-Money-in-your-Business-Expenses/81826 Electronic white boards are also a very good medium of presenting your idea to the audience. General features of a electronic white board includes a printer, USB interface for direct pc connectivity therefore it makes it easy for you to set up things before your important presentation. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Electronic-white-boards-Presentation-Solution-at-Officebuy/81477 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Electronic-white-boards-Presentation-Solution-at-Officebuy/81477 The 5570 is the latest colour laser to join the established magicolor family. With a quoted top speed of 35ppm for mono and 30ppm for colour, it looks capable of satisfying high-volume workgroup printing and uses Konica Minolta's Simitri HD polymerised toner technology, which claims to deliver superior print quality. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Konica-Minolta-Magicolor-5570-review-and-Cartridge-choice/80827 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Konica-Minolta-Magicolor-5570-review-and-Cartridge-choice/80827 The HP Photosmart C5280 shows how good design can tame an inherently complicated machine. This inkjet multifunction printer has a few limitations and a mountain of benefits , all available for under £100. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/HP-Photosmart-C5280-All-in-One-photo-printer-review-and-Cartridge-choice/80820 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/HP-Photosmart-C5280-All-in-One-photo-printer-review-and-Cartridge-choice/80820 The digital age has altered forever the way we take and view photos, not least because of the speed at which the final image can be produced and then passed on to other media. Professional photographers can have their pictures on the front page of a newspaper within minutes and holiday snaps can be swapped with friends only seconds after they're shot. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Canon-Selphy-CP740-review/80813 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Canon-Selphy-CP740-review/80813 It wasn't that long ago that laser printers were only affordable for business use. Their higher speeds and better text print quality were reserved for the work environment. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Bargain-Laser-Printers/80811 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Bargain-Laser-Printers/80811 When you've decided that your computer needs more memory to work better for you, you might decide to save money by installing the memory yourself. This is a wise decision and in many cases, it's also quite simple for a home user to do on their own. All you need to do is follow these three steps to make sure the installation goes smoothly and no computers are harmed in the process. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Three-Steps-to-a-Smooth-Computer-Memory-Install/78770 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Three-Steps-to-a-Smooth-Computer-Memory-Install/78770 Some of the best on the market today are wax and resin ribbons. It has been proven that they are the most reliable and practical on the market. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/General-office-supplies-of-barcode-ribbon--wax-and-resin-/78402 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/General-office-supplies-of-barcode-ribbon--wax-and-resin-/78402 Portable hard disk is an ideal data storage media that is set to give serious competition to all the other back up devices available in the market. It is handy, easy to install, and has tremendous storing capacity. However, before we enumerate the other advantages of the external hard disk, here is a brief note about it, for all novice computer users. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Portable-Hard-Disk/77711 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Portable-Hard-Disk/77711 Notebook online purchases may bring some advantages over traditional retail store. Get to know how reliable and independent the buyer's review may be about the product. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Benefits-Of-Buying-A-Notebook-Online/77587 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Benefits-Of-Buying-A-Notebook-Online/77587 Thermal Transfer Ribbon and Fax Ribbon are just some of the imaging office supplies that make it possible for you to do your work properly. Fax Ribbon must be reliable and meet all the specifications of major fax machines available today. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Thermal-Transfer-Ribbon-and-Fax-Ribbon-are-New-Generation-of-Imaging-Office-Supplies/75967 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Thermal-Transfer-Ribbon-and-Fax-Ribbon-are-New-Generation-of-Imaging-Office-Supplies/75967 One of the interesting aspects of starting up a technological business is that if you need specific types of hardware, there are actually ways for you to save a lot of money on them. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Save-On-Business-Expenses-with-Used-Networking-Equipment/75582 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Save-On-Business-Expenses-with-Used-Networking-Equipment/75582 Intelligent thin clients work like a PC, giving flexibility while providing control and security. There are many models with varying CPU speeds, memory capacities, storage capacities, and operating systems. The demand for thin-client technology is increasing.This bodes well for thin clients. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Progress-of-Thin-Clients/73567 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Progress-of-Thin-Clients/73567 Nowadays virtually, every kind of printer from laser printers to inkjet printers is incredibly inexpensive. Fortunately, the toner cartridges that replace the starter cartridges the come with the printer provide a cost-effective solution. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Must-know-facts-about-toner-cartridges/73395 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Must-know-facts-about-toner-cartridges/73395 In the ever-changing world of business technology, it is important for your company to keep up with the newest standards. Whether those standards are for internet technology, internet security, computer or software upgrades, you have to be able to change as the technology does, or you may find yourself and your company lagging behind your competitors. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Importance-of-a-PC-Disposal-Company/73112 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Importance-of-a-PC-Disposal-Company/73112 The Lexmark X4550 isn't the cheapest printing device to offer Wi-Fi capabilities (that accolade goes to the juicily priced £60 Lexmark Z1420 inkjet), but it still weighs in at a sub-£80 price that, particularly in light of its scanning capabilities, ought to grab your attention. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Lexmark-X4550-multifunction---review-and-cartridge-choice-/72480 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Lexmark-X4550-multifunction---review-and-cartridge-choice-/72480 The PIXMA ip1800 is a no-frills, entry-level printer that retails at under £40, yet instead of settling for a humdrum cream casing, Canon has designed a sleek black mirror finish to a case that remains relatively compact (442 x 237 x 152mm) and weighs 3.3kg. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Canon-PIXMA-ip1800-inkjet-printer---review-and-cartridge-choice-/72478 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Canon-PIXMA-ip1800-inkjet-printer---review-and-cartridge-choice-/72478 Print, scan and fax with a single inkjet-based machine. The DX7000F scans well but makes slow prints, scans and copies, and has no ADF for fax and is commonly available for a little over £100. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Epson-Stylus-DX7000F---review-and-cartridge-choice-/71763 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Epson-Stylus-DX7000F---review-and-cartridge-choice-/71763 Sub-£100 laser printers are nothing new, but for that money you'd expect a fairly basic personal laser. Samsung's ML-3050 certainly covers the basics, but also offers a couple of extras you might not expect. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Samsung-ML-3050-review-and-cartridge-choice-/71762 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Samsung-ML-3050-review-and-cartridge-choice-/71762 Buying replacement cartridges for your printer is an expensive business at the best of times. Now with major producers - including HP and Epson - reducing the quantity of ink in the new cartridges, it's set to get even pricier. Here's a simple strategy to reduce the cost of the printer cartridges you buy and save you a bundle. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-The-Best-Deal-On-Printer-Cartridges/70456 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-The-Best-Deal-On-Printer-Cartridges/70456 Most computer users have had it happen to them. Their screens start to pop up with weird notifications and the state of the art system they thought they had is running at a snail's pace. The chances are very good that the only thing wrong with the computer is a shortage of memory. Before you run out and buy a bunch of memory for your system, you want to be sure that is truly the problem. There are four tell tale signs that your computer needs more memory to operate at its highest potential. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Four-Signs-Your-Computer-Needs-More-Memory/65230 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Four-Signs-Your-Computer-Needs-More-Memory/65230