The dark days of winter can be a trial for office workers, who don’t always get enough of the “sunshine vitamin” to ward off colds and seasonal depression. So if you work indoors all day, it’s well worth taking a vitamin D supplement to give your immune system a boost. Old-fashioned cod liver oil works […]
Paper which measures 13.5 inches by 17 inches is known as “foolscap” in the stationery trade – but do you know how it got its name? Back in the late Middle Ages, papermakers introduced the practice of imprinting watermarks on their paper as a guarantee of quality, and they did this forcing a piece of […]
Office parties are known for leaving a trail of destruction, as red-faced colleagues arrive at work sheepishly the next morning, mortified by the memory of last night’s shenanigans! More than one office worker has pulled a sickie to die quietly in shame after snogging the boss- or worse- but according to a new study, there’s […]
It’s time to put on your pinny and whip out your whisk for a good cause: yes, it’s Wallace and Gromit’s Big Bake from December 7-13. Supported by Homepride Flour, the Big Bake aims to get people of all ages baking to raise money for sick children in UK hospitals and hospices. Now is the […]
You probably thought the purpose of a piece of bread was for eating – but years ago stale bread was used as an eraser for black lead pencil marks. Art students and architects were advised to make light outlines with a soft pencil, and rub out errors with an Indian rubber or crumb of […]
Open plan offices, particularly very minimalist ones, are bad for workers’ health, studies have shown. Several studies have found people are happier and healthier, and find it easier to concentrate in more private spaces. It’s also been revealed that flu and sickness bugs spread faster among the workforce in open plan offices, so it makes […]
The world-famous STABILO BOSS highlighter pen has a distinctive shape – but did you know it its design was a complete accident? The pen was being developed in the Schwanhäusser factory in Germany in the 1960s, and a whole team of designers had been trying to find a shape that would appeal to business customers. […]
An old printing press has been set up in a German media design college to introduce students to pre-digital typography. Tutors at Berlin’s Mediadesign Hochschule are encouraging young people to explore how designers worked in bygone days. Although many of the students will end up in a career where they create computer games and other […]
The search is on for a mystery woman who donated an extremely rare vintage Apple-1 computer worth $200,000 dollars to a recycling firm in Silicon Valley. The woman, thought to be in her 60s, is entitled to receive £100,000 – her share in the proceeds of the sale of the 1976 computer at a private […]
Have you got a pair of crazy trousers at home that look, well … just wrong? Get them out of the drawer and get all of your colleagues to find their wackiest pair of drainpipes, Oxford Bags or any other pair of mad trousers to wear in the office on June 26 for a great […]
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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