STACK #195 Jan 2021

FEATURE LIFE TECH

TIP: If you’re searching for a printer that has a higher print image quality, look for the number under the letters DPI. That’s dots per square inch, and the more dots per square inch, the better the quality of the print.

W hen it’s time to totally concentrate, or if you need a soundtrack to help the creativity flow, investing in a good set of headphones is a necessity. There are models designed specifically with IT use in mind, but if you have a gamer in the house, combining a gaming headset that is compatible with study use is certainly worth considering. Headphones

The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 is another multi-functional printer that scans, copies, and can also print double-sided. It has a colour screen for easy operation and once paired with devices, it’s possible to print directly from a smartphone or tablet and even direct from cloud storage.

For large volume black and white printing jobs on a regular basis, the fast HP 1202NW Neverstop is the laser printer for the job. Perfect for a household with several students, it has 5,000 pages worth of toner that is easily refillable at a low price, making it a very cost- effective printer. Operated via an app, jobs can be sent to the printer from anywhere and it can also scan and copy.

From a name you can trust in headphones, the excellent Audio-Technica G1 WL wireless headset features everything you need for gaming, whilst providing a good alternative for content creation and listening to your favourite bands. You’ll get 15 hours of battery life from one charge.

Noise in the home is inevitable and an unwelcome distraction during study time. If this is a regular annoyance, the answer could lie in a set of noise-cancelling headphones such as the superb Bose 700 . Boasting a premium build, there are 11 levels of noise cancellation that range from passive noise to near-isolation. And you’ll get 20 hours from a single charge.

A good example of large scale printing using ink tank technology is the Canon G6065 Pixma Endurance , which can print 7,700 colour pages and 18,000 black and white. A compact printer, it also has scan and copy features and can print a multitude of different job sizes. It’s wireless, has an LCD display for easy operation, and can hold 350 sheets of paper.

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