Feeling bored in the office today? Cheer yourself up with this selection of quotes on the subject of work: “If a train station is where the train stops, what’s a workstation?” – Anonymous “I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours” – Jerome K Jerome, English humourist. “Work […]
Paper is such an everyday item, we don’t stop to think about its history. But here are a few interesting paper-related facts: In AD751, it was recorded that two Chinese papermakers were seized as prisoners-of-war during a conflict between Arab and Chinese armies known as the Battle of Talas. The papermakers were allegedly forced to […]
Do you have a multi-slacker in your office (a person who does lots of unproductive things all at the same time, such as chatting to a friend on the phone while instant messaging and watching YouTube)? If so, perhaps they should be uninstalled (fired)? Here’s some of the latest office lingo so that all of […]
Someone in Texas had a shock when their brand-new printer printed out a message, “I am your printer. I have become self-aware. Run!!” The anonymous individual was so spooked they apparently threw their new acquisition out with the garbage- yet of course, it was a practical joke. The prankster was 18 year-old Blake Messick from […]
China has finally triumphed after a long, elusive quest to produce a ballpoint pen under its own steam. The rapidly developing nation has spent years trying to master the complex technology of manufacturing delicate ballpoint tips. But despite making 80% of the world’s ballpoint pens – a staggering 38 billion per year – it didn’t […]
For the first time in 12 years, we’ve given our logo a refresh. We’d all grown very fond of the old logo but had to admit that in recent years it looked a bit dated. So we enlisted the help of Design Everything and they came up with a design that we think looks fresher, more […]
Would you like 2017 to be your most productive year ever? Here are some tips for sharpening your creative mind and keeping focused on your top goals. Spend a few hours brainstorming every area of your life and identifying your priorities for work, leisure, relationships, finance and so on. To do this effectively, shut yourself […]
Do you get frustrated when you try to sharpen your pencil and then end up breaking the graphite? Most people who like to draw have had this experience a few times. That’s why the work of Dalton Ghetti is so amazing: he carves tiny mini-sculptures using the tips of graphite pencils – and even though […]
Masking tape has been put to an imaginative use to save the life of a baby bird. And not just a run-of-the-mill bird, but the iconic kiwi! Animal husbandry “eggspert” Claire Travers came up with the conservation hack after someone found a badly damaged kiwi egg and took it to the Rainbow Springs Nature Park […]
Where do you keep your writing implements? In your desk drawer, maybe, or a pencil case? Perhaps you keep a pencil just above your ear for easy access. You may be surprised to know that some people keep their pens and pencils in their hair! Pictured here is an American nurse who calls herself Evil […]
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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