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Computer Accessories (continued)
b. New cartridges are available at many retail stores. So shop around for the best price. If you use a lot of cartridges, stores like Costco will probably offer the best pricing. Many Internet sites (like 123InkJets.com) also sell cartridges, and the pricing may be even better. If you can find a legitimate Internet seller, you will probably save even more.
c. Instead of buying a new cartridge, consider having your old cartridge re-
d. There are also off-
e. Take some steps to use your ink cartridges more efficiently. Most printers allow you to set a preference for “economy or draft” printing for everyday use. While the quality may not be great, it is usually good enough for most purposes, and uses a lot less ink. When you need a good quality print, just set the printing preference to “normal” quality. These settings are usually accessed on the print screen on your computer, or in printer settings on your computer. Also consider setting your printer preferences to print in grayscale and use the black cartridge only. It is a little known fact that when most printers print out black images (like type) the color cartridge is also being used to form the color. By setting the printer to print with only the black cartridge, you will save on color ink, which is much more expensive than black ink. When you need a color print just reset the preferences to color printing.
3. Sometimes, you will need some software that does not come installed on your computer. But do not fall into the trap of thinking you need to upgrade your existing software just because a new version has been released. Most of the time, the old version will serve you fine for several more years to come.
a. For the most part, software manufacturers have done a good job at making sure their new software does not get marked down significantly in price. But there can be some good buys of legitimate (not pirated) software out there. Check for sales at stores that also sell computers. Of course, there are many Internet sellers of software.
b. You might also be able to buy used software, or software that is still new but has been severely discounted because an updated version has since gone on sale. Since most people do not need the latest bells and whistles when it comes to software, buying an older discounted version or even used software (assuming it’s permissible to sell it used) can be a great way to go. Just think, how much software do you already have on your computer that is not the latest release and works just fine?
c. Some software is even free. Many types of software can be downloaded free on the Internet. Just do a search for what you want. A growing trend is free software that is also available for use on the Internet that does not get downloaded on your computer. Google has recently provided some word processing and spreadsheet programs that you can use for free. There are also many other sources. Look around to see if free software can meet your needs.
4. Other computer accessories like a mouse, memory sticks, wireless modems, etc. are often necessary to get maximum use out of your computer. These are available from a variety of sources and are usually priced very competitively. Make sure you do a bit of research before making a purchase to be sure you know what you want and need. Like computers, most of the time you do not need the latest “bells and whistles” on these accessories for them to work well. The lower priced accessories are usually just fine. In any case, be sure to always purchase these items on sale. An item that will meet your needs is almost always on sale from several different sources.
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