The word ‘stationery’ refers to items sold by a stationer – writing materials and such. The word ‘stationary’ means not mobile, still. Both ‘stationery’ and ‘stationary’, however, are derived from the same root, the Latin stationarius meaning a fixed location. The direct adoption in ‘stationer’ of this sense of fixed place is accounted for by […]
Save the planet by wearing a jumper Office workers not wrapping up well enough will cost UK firms millions of pounds a year in higher energy bills, according to research energy giant E.ON. Almost a fifth of UK workers have control over their office thermostat, meaning workers may choose to turn up the heating rather […]
Paperstone’s office supply and office life round-up What you don’t really need to know from the world of office supplies, stationery and general officey stuff Having problems printing from your home computer? There may be a nocturnal brown snake inside your printer Denis and Marie Matthews of Lismore, Australia, were having difficulties printing from their […]
The continuing technology revolution At least 85 per cent of UK office workers waste up to half an hour every day on blogging websites, and 81 per cent spend a similar period of time surfing social-networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace, according to communication consultants Mitel. The research also indicates that a majority of […]
Rules on MPs’ use of Parliamentary stationery – call for “clarity” A few weeks ago We reported that MP Dari Taylor had been reprimanded for misusing Parliamentary stationery bearing the official Parliamentary portcullis logo. Since then Parliamentary Standards Commissioner John Lyon has upheld some of the original complaints about Ms Taylor’s conduct brought by Tory […]
Office supplies industry news 17th November Not surprisingly, more gloomy than cheery. US office furniture shipments fell in September and the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association expected negative growth for office furniture for the rest of 2008 and 2009. Stationery retailer WH Smith reported 4% high street sales fall but said this was in […]
One of the world’s largest office equipment producers has launched two new office products into the UK market. Canon has unveiled the Selphy CP770 – which it claims is "ideal" for photographers on the go – and the Selphy CP760 for home-based photographers. Both office products have a large 2.5-inch LCD display, produce long-lasting 110-year […]
A new range of office products from one of the world’s most well-known manufacturers is "decent" and "simple to use", according to an industry expert. HP‘s new CP1215 Colour LaserJet office products are aimed at small businesses and those who wish to work from home due to the "affordable" price tag attached to them, Computer […]
One of Lexmark’s most successful office products has received a ‘highly recommended’ rating from a major industry body. Buyers Laboratory Inc (BLI) recognised the X560n colour multifunction product (MFP) for its productivity, value and ease of use. Furthermore, the office products achieved ratings of ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ in almost all the tests that BLI […]
A new range of office products by one of the world’s largest manufacturers has been described as a "departure from the boring old box design" by an industry expert. To be launched in Japan in June before a European release later this year, Canon’s Selphy CP770 may sound like normal office equipment, but this printer […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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