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With smartphone cameras constantly in our pockets it can be easy to take our photos for granted, snapping thousands of images that end up sitting in our albums not doing much.  If you’d like to truly make the most of those memories it may well be worth investing in a printer that can lift them straight from your device and into your hands. From portable printers that can be popped in your pocket for an impromptu photo shoot , to heavy duty units that would be a perfect for set-up at a party or wedding, we’ve got plenty to consider in our pick of the best photo printers below.  Best photo printer to buy in 2022 KODAK Step Instant Printer Whether you want to print straight from your smartphone, or make the most of the images on your tablet and Android, this Kodak Step instant printer can handle them all.  Promising a final photo that is not only high quality but moisture resistant, this should create a durable album that won’t rip or smudge so you can enjoy the ima...

Superagers have long been a mystery to scientists. Despite being in their 80s they have the physical ability and cognitive function similar to someone in middle age. Now, researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois may have discovered one of the reasons superagers are able to stay so mentally sharp: the neurons in their entorhinal cortex, a part of the brain responsible for storing memories , is much larger than those of their cognitively average peers. Furthermore, these neurons showed no sign of tau tangles – abnormal accumulations of protein that collect inside neurons and limit the communication between them that are a tell-tale sign of Alzheimer’s disease. “To understand how and why people may be resistant to developing Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to closely investigate the postmortem brains of superagers,” said lead researcher Tamar Gefen , an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “W...

Getting the right case is the essential next step after buying a Kindle. The E-reader devices can be susceptible to bumps and scrapes, even more so for book worms who never leave the house without it. As well as offering protection, Kindle cases can add a bit of personalised style to your reading. They can also help the Kindle feel more like a book, and opening and closing the case can automatically sleep or wake the device. We’ve found our favourite Kindle covers in a range of styles and materials. Read on for our top picks. Best Kindle cases to buy in 2022 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Leather Cover This official Kindle case from Amazon is designed to perfectly fit the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite. It’s made from textured, natural leather with a microfibre interior to help protect your Kindle from scratches. The Kindle cover opens and closes like a book, automatically waking your Kindle or putting on standby mode. The cover can also fold back for whenever you want to be rea...