Five Things to Check Before Buying a New Printer

Buying a new printer is not the expensive task it used to be – prices have dropped exponentially over the years. Their performance is also generally much better than it was even a few years ago. As a result, finding the right printer for a Mac is much easier, though there are still issues with OS X compatibility. Here are a few tips to help you in preparing to find the right printer:

1) Understand what is meant by Support

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There’s a good chance that a new printer will hook up and work right away, but if the model is a bit older or second hand, look carefully at what Mac logo it’s sporting. A printer intended to be compatible with OSX will have one of two logos: the older Finder one that uses the word ‘Mac’, or the newer Universal one. It’s important to understand, though, that it’s not Apple that’s certifying compatibility, but the manufacturer.

2) Match your version of OS X

If the printer does not have a Universal logo, you need to make sure that the right drivers for your MAc are included. It’s also wise to check that your OS X version is a close match for the one supported by the printer. You can usually find this on the printer’s box, or in the manual.


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March 15th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,
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How to Protect Your e-Mails from Hackers: 10 Tips

With the increase in global web activity, securing one’s digital identity has become a cause of concern now days. Degree of the concern is of quite serious, if not alarming. The spheres of e-mails and other modes of online communications are highly vulnerable to the risks of interception. Hackers are continuously finding new ways of accessing your private data thereby pushing you towards changing your safety measures every now and then. The process is really cumbersome and requires continuous engagement. However, if you can follow certain homemade security tips, you will be able to prevent hackers, up to certain extent, from accessing your e-mail accounts. For your easy reference, 10 such tips are listed bellow. You may add more tips to the list.

1. Design a strong alphanumeric password. This is most important towards erecting a security wall around your e-mail accounts. Choosing a lengthy password using all sorts of characters including special characters and numbers makes your password strong enough to prevent penetration by hackers. A 16 characters password is highly recommended.

2. Check URL. Always be sure to check your URL before entering your logging in details. There exist many look-alike sites that clandestinely seek your logging in details and many fall in the design. Checking URL every time you try to log in is the best way to stay away from fake login pages.


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February 18th, 2011 | Tags: , ,
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