Although there are actually fewer options than there used to be, selecting a home printer for your PC or Mac can still be a daunting task. Here are some pointers.

Photo printers are a popular gift, but how do you choose which one to get? The answer is that it depends on how tech savvy the person who will be using the printer most is, your budget, and what you want to use it for. I’ll take a look at a few popular models and help you figure out the difference.

Inkjet printers may be the most popular type due to their cheap initial purchase price, but the ink costs really mount up over time. In this buyers’ guide, we’ll look at a much more economical option: laser printers for home and small business use.