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It’s no wonder that laser printers are a staple in just about every business, no matter how big or small. They’re fast, they’re economical, and now they can even print in color. At HP®, we know a thing or two about laser printers. After all, we developed the very first desktop laser printer in 1984 with the original HP LaserJet. Today, we build a huge variety of laser printers so you can find one that suits your printing needs.

It seems as if modern displays have all kinds of different labels: high definition, 3D, smart, 4K, 4K Ultra, the list goes on. The two most common labels are LCD and LED. What’s the difference between the two? Is there a difference? And does this difference make one or the other preferable for certain types of activities like gaming or graphic design?

Do you ever feel like you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? You might feel that way about your internet connection. Ethernet and WiFi are your two main connectivity options. Ethernet is always fast and reliable, but you’ve got to be plugged in. WiFi is more convenient, but then you’ve got to deal with the occasional slowdown or network crash. Did you know there’s actually a third way to connect to the internet? If you want to enjoy fast and reliable internet speeds but don't want to have to deal with the strenuous task of running Ethernet cables throughout your home, then you might enjoy what a powerline adaptor has to offer.

So much of our everyday lives are centered around the computer. We use computers to store our photos and videos, to get work done, and to communicate with our friends via the internet. None of that would be possible without the hard drive. The hard drive is the component that stores all the data on your computer, from files to software. It’s the central storage bank for our digital lives. Unfortunately, hard drives don’t have an unlimited amount of space. While 500GB storage is more than enough for most users, you might run out of free space if you have lots of large files like movies, PC games, and editing files. Thankfully, you can always use an external hard drive to store your computer data.

Did you know that you can change your lock screen on Windows 10? Changing your lock screen is a fun way to personalize your Windows 10 computer or tablet. In fact, Windows 10 has a whole lot of personalization options that can help you make your device feel more… more like you.

There’s nothing more frustrating than when you’re out and about with your laptop and you run out of charge. But if you have a good battery pack on-hand, then you’ll be able to recharge your laptop even when there are no power outlets nearby.

Some batteries can hold a greater voltage than others, and batteries with the larger voltage typically take longer to refill. That’s not necessarily a bad thing - when your battery holds a larger voltage, it’ll also keep your laptop powered for a longer amount of time. The other thing that affects battery charging speed is the type of connector that your laptop charger has. Most laptops use an A/C adapter to recharge the laptop. But there are other types of laptop chargers that are capable of greater power transfer, and thus, faster charging. USB-C is an ultra-fast connector that can charge your battery in a shorter amount of time. Of course, if you want to charge via USB-C you’ll have to have a laptop with a USB-C port.

If you use your computer as a business or creative workstation, then you’d probably benefit from having a 2, 3, or even 4-monitor setup at your desk. But it’s not always easy to set up multiple monitors, especially if you have a tight workspace. Your computer might not have enough video ports for all your monitors, and even if it does you might be left with all sorts of tangled cables cluttering your desk. If you’re going for a multi-monitor setup, you should consider daisy-chaining your displays. Let’s review what daisy-chaining is, and how you can do it.

Computer manufacturers are constantly trying to boost the amount of data that you can store on your desktop PC and laptop, and they’re also trying to boost the speeds at which you can write and retrieve data. That’s led to a relatively new kind of storage technology: the solid-state hybrid drive. Sounds like something you’d find on a spaceship, right?

Here’s a riddle for you: What’s more amazing: Technology? Or what can be made with technology? Apply that riddle to any number of topics: medicine, the internet, nuclear armament, or engineering, and you’re in for an afternoon of philosophical pondering. But, as far as 3D printing is concerned, there’s a very clear answer to the riddle. While 3D printing technology is amazing, the things that have been created using 3D printing are far more incredible. Let’s discuss the 10 strangest things that have been 3D-printed. But first, let’s briefly review what has been going on in the 3D printing world.