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Over 12 Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil

An amazingly healthful food utilized for over 5,000 years, sesame may be one of the most potent, nutrient-dense medicinal foods still used today. Sesame seeds are not only praised for their nutritional content in seed form, but are also highly valued for their rancid-resistant oil. In fact, once you learn of the health benefits of sesame seeds, you may just find yourself stocking up on this ancient condiment.

Sesame Seeds Nutritional Profile

As mentioned, sesame seeds have a fabulous nutritional profile, granting their capabilities in fighting, preventing, and reversing illness and disease. The seeds are especially high in copper, manganese, calcium, and magnesium. But the value doesn’t end there. Here are some notable vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you can expect to find in a 1 ounce (28g) serving of sesame seeds.

• Manganese – 0.7 mg. 35% RDA.
• Copper – 0.7 mg. 35% RDA.
• Calcium – 277 mg. 28% RDA.
• Iron –  4.1 mg. 23% RDA.
• Magnesium – 99.7 mg. 25% RDA.
• Tryptophan – 93 mg.
• Zinc – 2 mg. 13% RDA.
• Fiber – 3.9 g. 16% RDA.
• Thiamin – 0.2 mg. 15% RDA.
• Vitamin B6 – 0.2 mg. 11% RDA.
• Phosphorous – 179 mg. 18% RDA.
• Protein – 4.7 g.

Needless to say, the above nutrients, and others, help to make up the numerous health benefits of sesame seeds that have been experienced for thousands of years. It’s time to discover what exactly the Egyptians and other cultures around the world saw in these tiny seeds.
Here are over 12 sesame seeds health benefits.

The Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds

• Promote Healthy, Beautiful Skin – Sesame seeds are full of zinc, an essential mineral for producing collagen and giving skin more elasticity. Zinc also helps damaged tissues in the body to repair. Sesame oil is also known to sooth burns and prevent skin related disorders.

• Great for High-Protein Vegetarian Diet – Sesame seeds offer 4.7 grams of protein per ounce, giving them a perfect place in a high-protein vegetarian diet.

• Sesame Seed Oil for Oral Health – One of the most prominent benefits of sesame seeds and sesame oil revolves around removing dental plaque and boosting oral health. By engaging in an activity known as oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around in your mouth, you can boost oral health and even whiten your teeth. One study showcases the oil pulling benefits on the oral level, where oil pulling with sesame oil was shown to reduce the amount of streptococcus mutants in both teeth plaque and mouth saliva, and boost overall health. (Click the next link to find out what oil pulling is and learn of oil pulling benefits).
  

• Helps Prevent Diabetes – Thanks to magnesium and other nutrients, sesame seeds, and especially sesame oil, has been shown to combat diabetes. One study, published in 2011 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that sesame oil “improved the effectiveness of the oral antidiabetic drug glibenclamide in type 2 diabetic patients”. Another study concluded that “substitution of sesame oil as the sole edible oil has an additive effect in further lowering BP and plasma glucose in hypertensive diabetics”.

• Reduces Blood Pressure – As the above study concludes, sesame oil has been shown to lower blood pressure in hypertensive diabetics. Additionally, magnesium has been shown to help lower blood pressure – and sesame seeds are loaded with magnesium.

• Promotes Heart Health - Further adding to the health benefits of sesame seeds, sesame seed oil can boost heart health by preventing atherosclerotic lesions. An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound known as sesamol, which also harnesses anti-atherogenic properties, is thought to be one reason for the beneficial effects. According to GreenMedInfo, sesamol has been shown to “possess over two dozen beneficial pharmacologically active properties, many of which may contribute to improving cardiovascular health”.

• Protects Against DNA Damage from Radiation - Sesamol, a compound found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has been shown in some studies to protect against DNA damaged caused by radiation. Further, sesamol has been shown to extend life in mice treated with radiation, partly by preventing damage to the intestines and the spleen.

• Prevents Cancer – Not only do sesame seeds contain an anti-cancer compound called phytate, but the magnesium in sesame seeds also harness anti-cancer properties. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the risk of colorectal tumors decreased by 13% and the risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 12% for every 100 mg of magnesium taken in.

• Boosts Bone Health - In addition to promoting healthy skin, zinc has also been shown to boost bone mineral density and bone health as a whole. One study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found a correlation between zinc deficiency and osteoporosis in the hip and spine area. What’s more, sesame seeds are a great source of calcium – a known trace mineral that is essential for bone health and preventing related conditions.

• Boosting Digestive Health, Relieving Constipation – Sesame seeds are rich in fiber, which is known to pave way for a healthy digestive system and a healthy colon.

• Provides Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis – A mineral that is important for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzyme systems, copper is known for reducing pain and swelling associated with arthritis. Additionally, this mineral helps provide strength to blood vessels, bones, and joints.

• Promotes Respiratory Health, Prevents Asthma – Thanks to the magnesium, sesame seeds are able to prevent asthma by and other respiratory disorders by preventing airway spasms.

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Difference b/w Intel 4th generation and 3rd generation processors

                                   Intel had recently announced new series of their processor, the 4th generation Intel i3, i5, i7 processors. The previous version of Intel i3, i5, i7 processors are build by 32nm micro-architecture. The new processors are build by 22nm micro-architecture, main differences in the generations is Intel processors is shrinking of sizes of die in nano scaling. These 22nm 4th generation processors are codename “Haswell”. On June 4th, 2013. Intel had officially announced new CPU's with 4th generation Haswell processors at Computex Taipei 2013.

Intel 4rd generation (Haswell) processor IVB-Die

 

Difference between Intel 4th generation processors and 3rd generation.

The 3rd generation is called “Ivy Bridge,” and is basically a copy of Sandy Bridge manufactured on a smaller scale, or die. However, Intel also focused on beefing up the integrated graphics in this processor. Haswell processors are based on 22nm technology support up to 4 cores / 8 threads at 2.4GHz and 6 MB last level cache boosting computing performance while enabling the latest virtualization techniques and CPU enhancements. Onboard soldered low voltage DRAM with ECC is supported for maximum reliability and optional memory expansion via an SODIMM socket extends the capacity to up to 16GB for the most demanding applications in high performance or virtualized environments. Dual channel design and memory speeds up to 1600 MT/s along with increased cache size and enhanced cache algorithms guarantee maximum memory performance and some efficiency features, faster memory controller, a improved Integrated GPU, some new instruction sets and chipset additions and supports.

Tech Specification of new 22nm Haswell Processors :

Product Name	Intel® Core™ i7-4770S Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)	Intel® Core™ i7-4700EQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz)	Intel® Core™ i7-4770TE Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code Name	Haswell	Haswell	Haswell
Essentials
Status	Launched	Launched	Launched
Launch Date	Q2’13	Q2’13	Q2’13
Processor Number	i7-4770S	i7-4700EQ	i7-4770TE
# of Cores	4	4	4
# of Threads	8	8	8
Clock Speed	3.1 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	3.9 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.3 GHz
Cache	8 MB	6 MB	8 MB
Bus Type		DMI	DMI
System Bus		5 GT/s	5 GT/s
# of QPI Links	1
Instruction Set	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions	SSE 4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE 4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE 4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options Available	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lithography	22nm	22 nm	22 nm
Max TDP	65 W	47 W	45 W
Thermal Solution Specification	PCG 2013C		PCG 2013B
Recommended Customer Price	TRAY: $303.00 BOX : $305.00	TRAY: $378.00	TRAY: $303.00
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Memory Types	DDR3-1333/1600	DDR3L-1333,1600	DDR3-1333/1600
# of Memory Channels	2	2	2
Max Memory Bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported	No	Yes	No
Graphics Specifications
Processor Graphics	Yes	Yes	Yes
Graphics Model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency	350 MHz	400 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.2 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz
Graphics Output		eDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Intel® Quick Sync Video	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)		Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
# of Displays Supported	3	3	3
Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision	3.0	3.0	3.0
PCI Express Configurations	Up to 1×16, 2×8, 1×8/2×4	Up to 1×16, 2×8, 1×8 2×4	Up to 1×16, 2×8, 1×8 2×4
# of PCI Express Lanes	16	16	16
Package Specifications
Max CPU Configuration	1	1	1
TJUNCTION		100
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 32mm x 1.6mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm (LGA1150)
Graphics and IMC Lithography	22nm	22 nm	22 nm
Sockets Supported	FCLGA1150	FCBGA1364	FCLGA1150
Low Halogen Options Available	See MDDS	See MDDS	See MDDS
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0	2.0
Intel® vPro Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
AES New Instructions	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® TSX-NI	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® 64	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology		Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes

Motherboard built with sockets LGA 1150, rPGA 947 and BGA-1364 supports new Haswell processors.

Finally words:

Without get very technical, the primary differences for the average person are relatively small.

• Haswell consumes very less power; such It can run a new MacBook for more than 12 hours (full day). – via 
• Slightly more processing power. On average with the same clock speeds Haswell CPUs are faster than 3rd generation CPUs.

Haswell is just perfect, Perfect computining, Perfect Battery life and Perfect inbuilt Perfect Graphics (IRIS Graphics).

Source & Important links: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haswell_(microarchitecture)

http://blog.laptopmag.com/intel-4th-generation-core-processor-benchmarked

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Bridge_(microarchitecture)

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-you-need-to-know-about-intels-4th-gen-haswell-processors/

http://ark.intel.com/compare/75610,75124,75469

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1150

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/382363/new-macbook-air-gets-haswell-for-all-day-battery-life

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Before You Buy a Wireless Internet Router

                                                 All wireless Internet routers might appear very much alike at first glance. In fact, many different wireless router models exist each with its own unique set of attributes. Use the checklist below to help decide which brand of wireless network router could work best for you.

Speed Ratings

Wireless routers typically advertise their speed in megabits per second (Mbps). Older Wi-Fi models offered 11 Mbps, mid-range 802.11g routers 54 Mbps and the latest 802.11n routers claim up to 450 Mbps. You may be tempted to only look at those routers with the highest Mbps rating. However, consider that the actual performance you will achieve in practice typically averages much, much lower than the maximum rating shown on the package. Furthermore, even high speed routers cannot directly speed up your Internet connection. The extra speed boost from a faster router may not be worth the extra cost.

Popular Models

An old adage says: "There is safety in numbers." Odds are, if many people are buying a particular product, it's serving a useful need. Top selling network gear tends to be current generation technology but not cutting edge. If you tend to play it conservative and run with the pack, check sales rankings at online retailers to start building your wireless Internet router short list.

Warranties

  Wireless Internet router manufacturers always provide a warranty package together with their equipment. The length and terms of these warranties vary widely. A better warranty may indicate a manufacturer more committed to support their products, while a lesser warranty could indicate a somewhat lesser standard of product quality or reliability. Always consider wireless router warranties when making your purchase decision.

Ignore (Most of) the Success and Horror Stories Told by Others

Countless consumers post opinions of their particular wireless Internet router to blogs, message boards, retailer Web sites and elsewhere online. For most brands of routers, a confusing mix of positive and negative anecdotes awaits you. Due to the complexity of home networking today, any given brand of wireless router that performs flawlessly in one person's home network could fail miserably in yours. Bottom line: Don't let someone else's experience, good or bad, sway your decision too much.

Brand Matching with Network Adapters

Consider purchasing a wireless Internet router of the same brand as at least one of your wireless network adapters. The benefit is a small one, but sometimes vendors will optimize communication protocols of their own equipment; you may see slightly higher performance. Vendors may also more thoroughly test compatibility with their own equipment. If you don't own any adapters (or newer laptops with built-in wireless), consider purchasing all of your WiFi gear together from the same manufacturer.

Size and Style

In many households, wireless Internet routers are installed in a visible central area of the residence. Purchasing a stylish router can make this an attractive addition to the decor that you will be proud to show family and friends. Routers vary in both size and shape. If you plan to install the router in a confined space, ensure you pick one with a suitable form factor. Small business owners and others interested in portability may likewise consider the class of "travel router" products.

Cost and Budget

Manufacturers sometimes offer rebates or other discounts from the full retail price of their wireless routers. Like an automobile, even if a router is last year's model, you may still find one with all the essential features you need. Shop around and you're more likely to land a good value for your money.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Galaxy S4

Samsung's scorched earth mobile strategy has its share of critics. But if you're going to harp on Samsung for trying anything, everything, and all the spaces in between, you also have to acknowledge that the company has two major flagship smartphones that can each command the full attention of the tech world. How many smartphone makers can you say that about? Let's compare the latest versions of those two premier phones, the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S4.

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Size

The Galaxy S4 is pretty big for a smartphone, but it still doesn't hold a candle to Samsung's hulking phablet, the Note 3. The Note is about ten percent taller, 13 percent wider, and five percent thicker.

Weight

No minor difference here either, as the Note 3 is a full 29 percent heavier than the GS4.

Build

This was our biggest surprise from the Note 3 event. Samsung ditched its much-derided glossy plastic, found on the GS4 and most other recent Galaxy devices, and replaced it with a faux leather backing. It's still made of plastic, but now it's soft and leather-bound notebook-themed.
We'll have to wait for more extended time with the Note to draw any real conclusions here, but, at the very least, we tip our hats to Samsung for trying something new in the build department.

Display

This is the biggest perk of carrying around a lumbering phablet like the Note 3. It gives you 29 percent more screen real estate than the (already big) display on the GS4. The latest phablet is pushing the boundaries between phone and tablet more than ever.
Resolution is identical. Though that has the smaller screen on the GS4 coming out a bit sharper, they're both likely well past the point where you'll be even remotely disappointed. Sharp text, crisp images, happy eyeballs.

Processor

No need to worry about performance on either of these phones. Both the LTE and 3G versions of each have some of the fastest mobile processors of 2013.

RAM

The 2 GB of RAM on the GS4 is a very solid amount, even over four months after the phone's launch. The 3 GB in the Note 3 is forging new ground.

Storage

The base model of the Note 3 doubles the base 16 GB in the Galaxy S4. Samsung's TouchWiz software, layered on top of Android on both phones, can really eat into that 16 GB, though, so that extra space could be a nice advantage for the Note.

Battery

The Note 3's battery holds 23 percent more juice. We were impressed with the Note 2's uptimes, but we'll have to wait to get the low-down on the Note 3's actual battery life.

Cameras

Megapixel counts are identical in both phones. The only true measure of phones' cameras, though, are sample shots. We'll have to wait a little while to put these two side-by-side.

Wireless

Both phones sport LTE radios, though they also both ship in versions that max out on HSPA+. That split coincides with the different processors we showed you above.

Software

The Note 3 runs Android 4.3, but the GS4 is supposedly going to be updated to that latest edition of Jelly Bean in October.
Both phones run Samsung's TouchWiz software, which grows more and more bloated by the minute. Okay, maybe that's a bit harsh, but depending where you're coming from, you might find TouchWiz's feature list to mean more bang for your buck, or just overwhelming and unnecessary. On the GS4, we'd lean towards the latter. If the Note 3 is anything like the Note 2, though, we'd lean a bit towards the former.

Stylus

... that's because the little plastic stylus known as the "S Pen" becomes something much more when TouchWiz's goodies are added to the mix. The pen not only gives you a finer level of precision, but TouchWiz has all sorts of note-related features up its sleeve. We're talking handwriting recognition, content scrapbooks, multiple apps on the screen at once, and anotated screenshots.
From where we stand now, the S Pen tricks (and TouchWiz tricks as a whole) are all a bit overwhelming. But you'll hear much more from Gizmag about the new Note's S Pen features in the coming weeks, after we put it through the paces.

Wrap-up

It's way too early to wholeheartedly recommend one of these mobile gizmos over the other. We've spent months with the GS4, but have only been briefly acquainted with the Note 3.
At this point, though, it looks like Samsung improved its phablet in all the right ways. Its screen is bigger and sharper, the device itself is a bit more compact, and its guts are full of the fastest mobile components you can buy in 2013. TouchWiz always walks that line between more of a good thing and gimmicky feature creep, so that verdict will have to wait. Ditto for battery life, camera quality, and how that soft backing feels over long stretches of time.
So stay tuned. In the meantime, though, you can whet your Note 3 whistle by checking out our post-event hands-on, with it and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch.

Wireless printing explained How to connect a wireless printer

Printers: Wireless printing explained How to connect a wireless printer

Plenty of printers have wi-fi, like the Canon Pixma MX870.

With a wireless printer it's easy to print from multiple computers, tablets and smartphones. You don't have to be in the same room, or in some cases the same building, as the printer to be able to print.
But before you can start printing you must first connect the printer to your home network - you'll need is a wireless router and a wi-fi printer.
Read our guide to buying a wireless router if you need one and check our reviews to find the best wi-fi printers.

Connect to a wireless network

Printers with colour screens display step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless connection when you first turn on the printer. They're easy to follow, even if the screen is quite small and you're not overwhelmed with information - you can only progress one step at a time.
If you don’t set up the wireless connection during the start-up process you can set it up later. Look for the wireless set-up 'wizard' within ‘wireless settings’ or ‘networking’ in the printer’s menu.
There’s more that one way of connecting to a wireless network, and you may be offered a few different options for setting up the connection.

Wi-fi set up using WPS

If your printer and router are both compatible with Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) this should be an option in the printer’s network menu.
If so, when prompted, all you need to do is press the WPS button on your router and the corresponding button on the printer to wirelessly connect the printer to the network.

Wi-fi Auto connect

This feature is mostly available on Epson printers and is very easy to use. You can use it if computer is already set up on your wi-fi network.
Selecting Wi-fi Auto connect, the printer looks at the network your computer is on and then uses this information to connect itself to the wi-fi network. It may take a minute to connect, but it quick and done with a press of a button.

Connecting using a network key or PIN

If your printer doesn’t have WPS, you’ll probably have to enter a ‘network key’ – a series of numbers and letters – into the printer using the function buttons and screen on the printer in order to establish the connection between your printer and router.
Provided you haven't changed it, the network key will be in your router’s documentation, or on a label on the router.

Printers: How to buy the best printer Buying the best inkjet printer

An all-in-one inkjet printer can do a bit of everything and prices start as low as £30.

Inkjet printers are the most common type of home printer. They tend to be smaller than laser printers, so they're more convenient for small home work surfaces.

Inkjets are cheaper

They're generally cheaper than laser printers. You can get an all-in-one inkjet colour printer (that can print, copy and scan) for as little as £25. All-in-one colour laser printers cost upwards of £100 and take up more desk space.
A4 inkjet printers that only print - sometimes referred to as 'single function printers' - are rare now.
You can still find a couple of models in high street stores, but with the low price of all-in-ones, even if you think you'll rarely use the copier function you won't be paying any more up front to have a copier in your printer.
Manufacturers make money from sales of ink, so they want to you use more of it, whether that's by printing or copying.

Inkjets are better for photos

If you want to print photos, an inkjet printer is your best option - they generally print better photos than laser printers.
Text speed isn't likely to be as fast as with a laser printer though.
You can find out which are the best inkjet printers in our inkjet printer reviews.

What makes a good inkjet printer?

• Good print quality In our tests we print text, graphics and photos to find the best printers. 
• Good print speed The average inkjet printer can print high quality text pages at around six or seven pages per minute.
• Low ink costs The price of the printer is only the beginning. Ink cartridges can be expensive. We test the running costs of printers to find those that produce the cheapest prints.  Dismiss

Features to look for

• If you regularly print photos Look for an inkjet printer with dual paper trays - this way you won't have to keep swapping paper in and out of the printer when you switch from printing glossy snaps to web pages or documents. Many printers aimed at photo printing include a preview screen, memory card slots and a USB connection on the front
• Paper-saving measures Look for a printer with 'auto-duplexing'. This means you can set the printer up to automatically print on both sides of a page.
• Want to print from more than one device? If you want to be able to print from a tablet or smartphone, look for a wireless printer. If you want to print from an iPad or iPhoe look for 'AirPrint compatibility'. Wi-fi printers also make it simple to print from more than one computer or laptop without trailing cables around. 
• Scan to USB If an all-in-one printer has a USB connection, it's likely you can use the connection to print photos from a USB stick and also to scan documents on the printer directly onto the USB stick without having to turn on your computer. 
• Automatic document feeder Some all-in-ones have an automatic document feeder (ADF). If you're scanning or copying multiple page documents you can put them into the ADF as a stack rather than having to manually lay them on the scanner one page at a time. However, many ADFs can't automatically scan or copy double-sided (duplex copy/scan). Our reviews let you filter to show models that have ADFs which can duplex copy and scan.

Choosing the best printer

Choose your perfect printer based on what you print and the features you need.

We've tested more than 100 printers, from inkjet and laser printers to all-in-ones and A3 printers. Some are better than others at certain jobs, so if you're looking for a new printer, there are two key things you need to ask yourself:

• What do I want to use it for? Do you need to be able to scan and copy as well as print? Which types of document will you print most? Is speed more important than quality, or are both important to you? 
• What devices do I want to print from? Will the printer sit in one room attached to one computer, or do you need to be able to print from laptops, tablets and smartphones?

 In this guide we'll take a closer look at the different types of printer to help you narrow down your search to find a printer with the features you need.
We've tested printers from every category, assessing their quality, speed and running costs, so you can find the best printer for you.
Take a look at our latest printer reviews to see the most recent models rated and reviews.
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What type of printer do I need?

Inkjet printers
An inkjet printer will suit you if you print a bit of everything.
You can buy inkjet printers that will only print, or all-in-one inkjet printers that can also copy, scan and fax.
Most people opt for inkjet printers because they're better all-rounders. They tend to be better at printing photos than laser printers, and they take up less desk space.
You can expect to pay anything from £25 to £250 for an inkjet printer depending on the features. You'll need to factor in ink costs outside of that.
Read more about buying the best inkjet printer, including the features to look for and those you can save on.

Laser printers
If you print a lot, want fast print speed and don't need top-quality photo prints, a laser printer will suit you.
Laser printers tend to be quite bulky, although there are some smaller ones around. Most lasers print great-looking black text pages, and they're quick to print text.
If you only want black-and-white prints, a mono laser printer is the way to go, and they're cheaper to buy. You can also get colour and all-in-one laser printers, but they tend to cost upwards of £100.
Toner cartridges are expensive, but produce a lot more prints than inkjet cartridges.
Find our more about buying the best laser printer, including more about what you can expect to pay for certain features.

All-in-one printers
If you want to be able to print, copy and scan, this is the printer for you.
You can get inkjet or laser all-in-one printers. Some will have wi-fi connectivity so you can print from a range of devices and some include a fax function too. Faxes may seem a little outdated to come now, but the some of the additional features that accompany a fax can still come in useful when scanning and copying.
Find out more about buying the best all-in-one printer and the features to look for in our advice page.

Wireless printers
Families with more than one device to print from, or anyone who wants to print from a smartphone or tablet should consider a wireless printer.
There are inkjet and laser wireless printers, and inkjet wi-fi printer prices start at around £30.
You can leave a wireless printer in one room and print to it from anywhere in the house using your home wi-fi connection. Some wi-fi printer now have features that let you print remotely, email prints to the printer, or print using Apple's AirPrint for iPads and iPhones.
Find out more about buying the best wireless printer and the different wi-fi features to look out for.

A3 printers
If you need big prints in larger than usual sizes, an A3 printer is the one for you.
A3 printers take up quite a bit of desk space. You can get all-in-one A3 printer that can also copy, scan and fax.
Other A3 printers tend to have a strong photo focus, and they're good for printing small posters.
Find out more about buying the best A3 printer and how to choose the best one for you.

Photo printers
If you want to print photos at home, you can buy printers which only specialise in this.
Although you can still buy compact photo printers that only print 6x4 photos, you're better off getting an A4-sized printer.
They're far more versatile and there are plenty of A4 printers that are aimed at people who want to print photos as well as emails and webpages and so on.
Each of the big printer brands have dedicated 'photo' ranges. Photo printers usually have memory cards and a USB connection on the front of the printer which is useful for more than just printing photos.
Find out more about buying the best photo printer and how print costs vary from printer to printer in our advice page.

Home office printers
Would suit those printing lots of text and reports.
A home office printer could be a laser printer or an inkjet printer. Lasers tend to produce the quickest prints and the sharpest looking text.
A lot of home office users opt for a black-and-white laser printer because they mostly print text. Inkjet printers targeted at home office use tend to focus on faster text print speed and include a fax function as well as a scanner and copier.
Find out more about buying the best home office printer and the additional features of home office printers in our advice page.
Cheap printers
Short on features and low in price, a cheap printer may appeal if you don't want to spend much and don't print often, but you may be better off looking for a mid-priced printer in the long run.
A large part of the cost of a printer is the cost of the ink, and if you buy a £30 printer you can easily end up spending the same again on just one set of ink cartridges. Inkjet printers are generally the cheapest to buy, but that doesn't mean they're cheap to run.
Find out more about cheap printers before you buy in our advice on buying a cheap printer and ink.
To find the very best printers, take a look at our Best Buy printers.

Printers: How to buy the best printer Buying the best laser printer

Laser toner can be pricey but you'll get lots of prints for your money.

Laser printers are good choices for a home office. They are quick to print but they tend to be quite bulky, so you'll need desk space.

Laser printers cost more

Although you can get a laser printer for as little as £60, toner cartridges tend to be expensive at around £40 or more for just one cartridge.
A toner cartridge will produce lots of prints so, so you'll get your money's worth.
Black-and-white laser printers start from around £40, and you can get relatively compact models from brands like Brother and Samsung.
A colour laser printer will cost considerably more as will multifunction laser printers that can also copy and scan. Expect to pay upwards of £80 for these models.

Laser printers are better for text

Laser printers generally aren't good when it comes to photo printing. If you'll want to print photos at home, an inkjet printer is the better way to go.
But if you print lots of Office documents, lasers offer sharper text quality and better print speeds, even for colour documents.
You can find our which are the best laser printers in our laser printer reviews.

What makes a good laser printer?

• Sharp text It's rare to find a laser printer that fails to print crisp text. 
• Rapid print speed The average laser printer can turn out black text at around 10 pages per minute, compared to six or seven with an inkjet.
• Fast colour prints Photos, or colour web pages with images take around two minutes to print at top quality on an inkjet printer. The average colour laser can turn these pages out in around 40 seconds. 

Additional features to look for

• Auto-duplexing You won't find automatic double-sided printing on cheaper laser printers. Expect to pay upwards of £140 for a laser printer with auto-duplexing. This feature is worth having if you print a lot and want to save paper without having to flip the page manually. 
• Multiple print trays Look for a laser printer with more than one paper tray so you can keep different types of paper in the printer at all times, such as plain or headed paper. The paper trays on most laser printers can hold at least 50 sheets of A4.