Printers

Setting up an office in a compact space used to be a lot more challenging than it is now. For one thing, there were a lot more wires and cables to deal with in those pre Wi-Fi days, but space was also a major issue. PCs were bigger, but so were the peripherals essential to a home office. Keyboards were massive, external hard drives were in enclosures that dwarf those of today and a laser printer practically needed a desk to itself. Thanks to advances in miniaturizing components, some of these devices are even available as portable units now. In this latest installation on the evolution of the PC from room-sized appliance to today’s mini computers, I explore shrinking PC peripherals.

Start the spooky Halloween fun early by creating your own ghoulish decorations. Turn your house into the haunted house of your nightmares (and have a fun time crafting with the kids while you're at it). Here are some ideas to get you started.

Looking for a printer for a small space that blends in instead of standing out? Check out HP Tango and see if the Instant Ink feature is also worth it

The Canon PIXMA Pro-100 is a printer for the photography enthusiast who wants to print professional quality photographs.

Are you ready to explore the world of 3D printing? Best Buy is giving away four XYZ Printing 3D printers in this contest.

Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that “any technology sufficiently advanced would be indistinguishable from magic.” One of the more exciting new developments to hit the consumer market in recent years is 3D printing. And while the concept of going from a digital “blueprint” of a model to a three dimensional object you can hold in your hand might appear to have more than a little magic involved, it all makes sense once you understand the technology involved. How do 3D printers work? Read on to find out.  

3D Printing technology has been revolutionized in a few short years. Cost of 3D printers has gone down substantially and they are now quite affordable for consumers to use in their homes or offices. The range of filaments and materials has also expanded so that there are now a variety of colours, textures and shapes. Here are some ideas to get you started on your 3D printing adventures.

The new Creality Ender-3 V2 is a user-friendly 3D printer with support for multiple filament materials and Best-Buy exclusive upgrades.

Share those special moments with the new HP Sprocket photo printer. Print instantly shareable 2 x 3 snapshots and stickers right from your phone.

Canon's Pixma TS9120 is an all-in-one home inkjet printer with excellent photo printing and 6-colour individual cartridges.