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 […]
At Paperstone, we’ve had first-hand experience of the cost of starting up a small UK business on a budget. We’ve produced an Infographic to provide some clear insights into the biggest costs entrepreneurs face when setting up a company, hiring staff and kitting out an office. This will help budding entrepreneurs make informed decisions on […]
Do you cycle to the office? Do you worry about thieves stealing your wheels while you’re hard at work? Thanks to a new invention called BikeSpike, you can get an alert on your phone or computer screen if anyone starts to tamper with your bicycle. BikeSpike is a GPS tracking device which can be used […]
A hat and coat stand is a useful addition to any office (and we sell them here at paperstone.co.uk) – but did you hear about the man who mistook his wife for a hat stand? The man was suffering from a neurological condition called visual agnosia, so his brain was unable to process visual information […]
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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