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How Fraudsters Used Scotch Tape

By Paperstone on 7 August 2017 in Desktop Essentials, Fun, History of Office Supplies, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
How Fraudsters Used Scotch Tape

Scotch Tape is a very useful invention: how else would we tackle the job of wrapping up our Christmas presents every year, and clean the dust off our keyboards without using a Hoover? But this ingenious invention has a chequered history. It was once an essential piece of kit for con men, who used it […]

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123456 and Other Classic Passwords

By Paperstone on 3 August 2017 in Office Life, Security Products, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
123456 and Other Classic Passwords

Despite the many warnings we’ve had on making our passwords secure, some people never learn. A shocking survey reveals how casual some Internet users are, with almost a fifth opting for “123456”. The security firm Keeper carried out an analysis of 10 million passwords from hacked accounts. The company revealed the most insecure passwords include […]

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5 Reasons Why Kidults Love Colouring Books

5 Reasons Why Kidults Love Colouring Books

Demand for coloured pencils has rocketed over the past few years – but enthusiastic kids with their colouring books are not the main reason. No, it’s stressed-out adults who have been buying themselves huge sets of pencil crayons, so that they can relax from their workaholic lifestyles! The adult colouring craze really took off in […]

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Pens vs. Pencils? Don’t Write Either Off

By Paperstone on 28 July 2017 in Pencils & Accessories, Pens & Pencils with 0 Comments
Pens vs. Pencils? Don’t Write Either Off

Which do you prefer, a pen or a pencil? Your preference may depend on your personality and personal style: eco-warriors and artists often love pencils, while top CEOs and big celebrities generally lean towards pens. Let’s get to the point about the virtues of the pencil first: It’s made of natural substances- wood and graphite- […]

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Toilet Roll Facts

By Paperstone on 14 July 2017 in Fun, History of Office Supplies, Janitorial with 0 Comments
Toilet Roll Facts

One ‘mod con’ we all take for granted is the humble toilet roll. Years ago, only kings and queens had access to toilet paper – everyone else used leaves (or later on, newspaper). The first person to use a type of toilet tissue was the Chinese emperor back in the 14th century, who commanded his […]

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Wise Ways to Ward off Wasps

By Paperstone on 27 June 2017 in Office Life with 0 Comments
Wise Ways to Ward off Wasps

Summer brings the problem of slim-waisted, striped aggressors into the confines of the office – so keep a spray bottle of water on your desk to fight off wasps! A well-aimed mist of water droplets will temporarily disable a wasp intent on sharing your smoothie, allowing you the chance to trap it under a glass […]

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Coffee Hack

By Paperstone on 19 June 2017 in Catering with 0 Comments
Coffee Hack

Have you even made a trip to the coffee-making machine at work, just to find out that someone poured themselves a coffee and didn’t bother to refill the jug? An American technology company, PubNub, found a unique solution to this age-old dilemma. In their office, the coffee pot stands on an electronic scale which is […]

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Toilet Roll Art

By Paperstone on 2 June 2017 in Janitorial with 0 Comments
Toilet Roll Art

A toilet roll is an everyday object, and an unglamorous one in most people’s eyes. Yet French artist Anastassia Elias has created enchanting snapshots of life from the humble cardboard tubes found inside loo rolls. In her book entitled Rouleaux, Elias presents an impressive 67 paper sculptures, represented in more than 150 photographs and 28 […]

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Tips for a (Hopefully) Balmy Summer

By Paperstone on 26 May 2017 in Fun with 0 Comments
Tips for a (Hopefully) Balmy Summer

Summer’s here – but unfortunately, you’re stuck in the office! Don’t let harsh realities stop you from enjoying your favourite season. Follow these tips to make the most of balmy summer days while you’re working: Get up early and walk or cycle to work on sunny days (or at least part of the way). And […]

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Bike Week 2017

By Paperstone on 19 May 2017 in Fun, Office Life with 0 Comments
Bike Week 2017

Dig out your Lycra ladies and gentlemen! It will soon be Bike Week so why not take part in a cycling challenge this year? Bike Week takes place from June 10-18 and the main aim is to encourage ‘everyday cycling for everyone’, on the way to work, the shops, or to see friends. This year […]

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