Possibly the most notorious domain name, sex.com, is up for sale, but as of 18 March 2010 the auction of the domain was delayed after some of its creditors interrupted proceedings with a bankruptcy claim. The auction was to happen simultaneously with its foreclosure sale and it is thought that Escom – the domain’s indebted […]
Almost 500 job-seekers competed in a “binman Olympics” in Gumi, South Korea in which the prizes were 14 jobs as road sweepers. These civil service jobs are coveted at any time, but especially in the current economic austerity. Olympians sprinted with heavy bags of rice against the clock in one contest and picked up pieces […]
There’s been a few polls done recently on things that irritate us in the office. The following results are from a Opium Research poll of 1,836 people conducted in early February. The top 10 annoyances were: Grumpy or moody colleagues (37%) Slow computers (36%) Small talk/gossip in the office (19%) The use of office jargon […]
This story’s been around for a few weeks but we missed it… Xerox – giants of the copy technology and printing world – have filed lawsuits against Google and Yahoo for alleged patent infringement. The patents concerned concerns information technology developed by Xerox over the last decade. The first – # 6236994, filed in 2001 […]
A seemingly non-affiliated blog run by US grad students called If It Prints, I’ll Let You Know is almost entirely devoted to the noble computer printer – maintenance, tips, recycling cartridges, as well as related tech stories. Recent stories include Get the Longest Life Possible From Ink Cartridges, Check Out the Printers of the Future Today, […]
Unilever, owners of a host of household brands, has offered help to all its 7,500 UK employees with advice on better diets and exercise after a workplace trial involving 175 employees last year helped some to improve their health and fitness. Alan Walters, vice-president of HR, Unilever UK & Ireland, said the 12-month scheme […]
Random retailers www.spinninghat.com now sell “Office Babe Scorecards”, wirebound cards numbering one to ten with which to provide a female* colleague a score and plonk complimentarily on her desk. The potential for offense and hurt is endless. Warning: Even by scoring an attractive woman highly you run the risk of making women who don’t receive […]
As environmentalists, we are suckers for anything with “bio” or “eco” in their name. But a new Department for Transport (DfT) report has found that using fossil fuels in vehicles does less harm to the environment than “green” fuels made from crops. The current DfT targets to increase the level of biofuels in all fuel […]
It’s Acco vs. Accentra as the stapling world gets heated up by an intellectual property dispute. Accentra Inc., makers of the innovative PaperPro® line of desktop staplers, has filed a lawsuit against Acco Brands, makers of Swingline® staplers, alleging infringement of US Patents #7,178,709 and #5,664,722. In dispute are the Swingline PowerEase(TM), Optima(TM) PowerEase and […]
A recent poll of 2,000 British office workers tells the story of dissatisfied, frustrated employees, many of whom would quit their job were it not for the recession. Complaints include blocked printers, pointless meetings, jargon, poor technology, poor canteen food, “meaningless perks like dress down day” and motivational speakers. People who spend time on Facebook, […]
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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