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Understanding How an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Works

Power outages can happen at any time, and when they do, they can cause significant disruption to your electronic devices and critical equipment. Whether you're working on important projects, running a business, or simply trying to enjoy a movie at home, losing power can lead to data loss, hardware damage, or even costly downtime. This is where an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery backup, comes into play. But how does a UPS work, and why should you consider investing in one? Let’s dive in!

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How to Protect Your Devices and Data During Severe Weather

Weather can be unpredictable, especially during storm season. For many of us, that means power outages, surges, and other disruptions that can take a toll on our homes and businesses. While we can’t predict the exact timing or severity of the storms, one thing’s for sure: planning ahead can save you from a lot of frustration and loss.

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OEM vs. Compatible vs. Remanufactured Toner Cartridges

There are many different toner cartridges online and it can be confusing to decide which option is best for you or your company. This post will provide some insight into the differences between OEM, Compatible and Remanufactured toners.

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Letters on Your Printer Model and Their Meaning

You may have noticed that a printer model generally has about 1-3 letters at the beginning and/or end of it. No these aren’t random; they explain some features that your printer utilizes. This can vary a bit as each brand is slightly different. Down below we have summarized some of the common letters and descriptors that can be found and what exactly they mean.

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How to Keep Your Network Printing Secure

Today, it is paramount that businesses of all sizes take the adequate steps to protect themselves from hacking attempts and data breaches. One thing that is often overlooked, however, is a business’ printing network.

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The Art of 3DPrinting

3D printing is known as a form of “additive manufacturing,” and this term in itself begins to describe how the process works. Basically, a 3D print-out is constructed by adding on layer after layer until the final item has been formed. But, before any of these steps can be taken, a digital concept has to be created.

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The PrintersPlus Pricing Advantage

We passionately believe that the thing that makes PrintersPlus unique in the Canadian marketplace is our approach to price.

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All Paper Is Not Created Equal: Choosing The Right Paper For Your Office

Although advancing technology and equipment makes running a business so much simpler, in a way, it also makes it a tad more complicated. Gone are the days when you could simply run to the store and pick up any ring of paper. Now, just like with ink or toner cartridges, it’s important you take the manufacturers recommendations to heart.

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PrintersPlus: An Animated History

I wanted to call it Joe Printer. Pete, my partner at the time, quickly said that was a dumb idea and we eventually decided on PrintersPlus, with an emphasis on capitalized P’s. Truthfully, neither of us particularly cared for the name and proceeded to spend the next couple of decades trying to think of a better one. It never happened.

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(Some of) The Benefits of Managed Print Services

There are multiple instances in which an organization would benefit from using managed print services (MSP). This short article will look at some of the most beneficial aspects of using MSP for your office:

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