Zebra ZD421d 4-inch direct thermal desktop label printer

Which label printer does a small business need? Direct thermal vs thermal transfer, 2-inch vs 4-inch, 203 vs 300 dpi, and the best printers for courier waybills, barcodes, price tags and asset labels, from R367.

Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 4K Google TV streaming box

The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen has one HDMI 2.1 port, one USB 2.0 port and a power input, and no Ethernet port. Here’s what each port does, how to set it up, how to get a wired connection, and how it compares with the Xiaomi TV Stick.

Zone Lite 12U swing-frame wall-mount network cabinet

How to size a server rack or network cabinet: what 4U, 6U, 9U and 42U mean, how deep it must be, wall-mount vs floor-standing, and what goes inside, with cabinets from R1,170.

Dell Pro 14 Essential PV14250 business laptop

Dell replaced Latitude, OptiPlex and Precision with Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max. Here’s how the Essential, Pro, Plus and Premium tiers differ, how to read codes like PV14250 and PB14250, and which monitor and dock to pair with each.

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4103fdn mono laser office printer

CPO stands for certified pre-owned. Here’s what CPO Open Box, Demo Unit, Refurbished and Certified Pre-Owned mean on laptops, printers and monitors in South Africa, and how much you save.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max large-format 3D printer

3D printer prices in South Africa run from about R4,500 for a resin printer to R17,000+ for a large enclosed machine. What you get at each price, running costs per print, FDM vs resin, and which filament to buy first.

Lexmark cyan laser toner cartridge

How to find the right cartridge code for your printer, the difference between original, compatible and Return Programme toner, and how to work out cost per page in South Africa.

Ellies 4-way surge protection adaptor with USB-A and USB-C ports

Surge plug, surge multiplug, voltage protector or UPS? How each one protects your TV, fridge, PC and fibre router in South Africa’s summer storms, with prices from R31.

Xiaomi Sound Play 18W portable Bluetooth speaker in green

How much should a Bluetooth speaker cost in South Africa, and what do RMS watts, IP ratings and TWS mean? Our picks for braais, the beach and parties, from R225 to R4,016.

ASUS Vivobook 15 student laptop in blue

What laptop does a student need in 2027? University spec requirements, Chromebook vs Windows, and the best school and varsity laptops in South Africa by budget, from R6,087.

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