Does the working week sometimes seem a drag while you wait to have fun at the weekend? Well count your lucky stars you didn’t live in Roman times, when a week was eight days long! The calendar you use on your phone today (like the one on your wall) is a Gregorian calendar, dating back […]
Do you want your CV to stand out from the crowd? The answer may be to think creatively, like graphic designer Brennan Gleason. Enterprising Brennan likes to brew his own ale – and created a four-pack of his home brew with his CV printed on the cardboard carrying crate. He gave the beer the title […]
Summer’s here – and it’s time to enjoy fun in your local park. We can’t always get out of town and into the countryside, so the green spaces in our cities are a lifeline. Walking in the park is a huge stress buster – and these visits can reduce illnesses too. A daily stroll in […]
Academics are taking sides over an issue of life or death. Is the old fashioned blackboard better than the newer and trendier whiteboard? It’s not a black or white issue – there are all sorts of opinions across the board. Traditional slate boards have elegance, and are becoming popular with home interior designers as well […]
Are you a doodler? Psychologists have found that doodling helps us focus and remember details if we are studying or speaking on the phone. One well-known doodler was the Noble Laureate in Literature for 1913, poet Rabindranath Tagore, who made huge number of doodles in his famous manuscript. Another doodler was the poet and doctor […]
Do you like a scrumptious smoothie in the office? Or a perfect punnet of strawberries for a summery snack? When the office windows are open, watch out for wasps, those slim-waisted, stripy predators with a nasty, aggressive streak. They are always poised for an air strike when human food is unwrapped. In the early summer […]
If you fancy updating your work skills and professional development, why not be brave and ask your boss? You may find you have a strong case, depending on the size of the company you work for. The right to request time to train came into force in the UK in April 2010. It allows employees […]
It looks as if we may be doing more than printing documents in the office soon – we may be printing our lunch as well! A design studio in Cambridge has launched a 3D fruit printer, which creates ‘fruit’ that you can eat. The company, Dovetailed, has been working with Microsoft on the molecular gastronomy […]
World Cup fever is getting a grip on sports-mad Brits, who are prepared to spend a small fortune on football stickers this year. Manufacturers Panini expect UK punters to buy enough stickers to go all around the world – a staggering 25,000 miles, according to the Daily Mirror. This year some Facebook and Twitter users […]
Congratulations to Nicola from London, pictured here enjoying the dizzy heights of the South Bank’s iconic Shard building – Europe’s first ‘vertical city’. Nicola was the lucky winner of a competition organised here at Paperstone to support Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa fundraising week. Nicola scooped tickets for the Shard’s viewing platform, as well […]
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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