A new Firefox extension helps users conceal the fact they are using company time to browse non-work websites more exciting than their job detail. Decreased Productivity makes flashier, more exciting pages look dull and worky by dropping a style sheet over the page which washes out the images and converts text to a plain format […]
Our small survey of apps with little or no practical utility concludes with a couple of winners. The first actually looks quite fun while the second takes banality to a new level and deserves recognition. Harmonica Slide your lips along a “genuinely sampled 10-hole diatronic harmonica”. It also includes all twelve keys so it’s actually […]
For the sake of consistency throughout a website that sells office supplies, we’ve tracked down a couple of stationery-themed iPhone apps to bring to your attention: Virtual Bubble Wrap That most satisfying of off-piste office supplies activities comes to your iPhone, allowing you to “pop” virtual bubbles with your forefinger. SimStapler When […]
VAT will return to its former level of 17.5% in the New Year. It was reduced to 15% on 1 December 2008 to stimulate consumer spending as the economy faced recession. According to a BBC-commissioned ComRes poll of 1,002 British adults back in November, almost a third (32 percent) said their spending would decrease their […]
Office supplies may not strike a festive chord in everyone’s hearts and someone being given a stapler by Santa is not a scene straight out of It’s a Wonderful Life. But it is an observation shared by all of us at Paperstone that people genuinely like being given stationery as a gift. Why? Because, no […]
If you need to order office supplies over the Festive holiday period, we’re pleased to announce that, with the exception of Christmas Eve, we’ll be open for business on all working days to receive queries and orders by email and over the telephone. Orders can be placed via our website 24/7, as per usual. Christmas […]
MTV and the Associated Press recently commissioned a poll of American youngsters in which a third admitted to engaging in sexting activities – that is, either emailing a nude photo or video of themselves or being a recipient of such images. 1,247 youths between 14 and 24 were interviewed for the survey. Girls were more […]
An important man and a ubiquitous face of 2009, images of Barack Obama have started appearing on recent batches of LSD blotters. Texas police recently seized bags of ecstasy pills (later proved fake) and tabs of acid with the President’s image near the Mexican border. The blotters resemble Andy Warhol’s multicoloured, multi-panelled prints of figures […]
With iPhones in the ascendant, we continue to present you with the cream of futile apps for your favourite new gadget. While these additions may have the functional utility of a clay TV, you can use these to cobble together some social capital. iPint Virtual beer gets “consumed” as you tip your iPhone in lieu […]
Beyond being a fad in gadgetry, the iPhone already has the ring of a technology which will have a considerable impact on our lives. Some schools are already trying to incorporate them as an integral feature of the classroom. iPhones may well further transform us into alienated knob-twiddlers incapable of social interaction, but they are […]
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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