Thousands of office workers would admit to the occasional greasy spoon run, and tucking into a nice bacon sandwich every now and again at their desks. And now you can join in a sizzling celebration of all things bacon on Saturday, August 31, International Bacon Day. Visit the website of the Royal Bacon Society, and […]
Are you getting seven hours of free time a day? That’s roughly the amount of time we need for a perfect work-life balance. This new statistic has been released by Direct Line Insurance, but very few of us have the luxury of all this time to ourselves. The average person has around four hours and […]
Unless you’re a maths wizard, you probably rely on a calculator to do your number – crunching, but do you know the history of this essential modern day tool? You probably guessed that the first calculator of any sort was the abacus, used to keep track of the cost of goods in ancient Greece. It […]
The days of office life as we know it may be numbered, according to a group of international academics. By the year 2025 we may be working for people we have never met and communicating with 3D avatars in a virtual workspace. According to an expert panel, future technology will allow us to conjure workspaces […]
Do you hate mornings and delay the inevitable moment when your head must be separated from the pillow? If so, then you probably have a love-hate relationship with your alarm clock. But how would you feel if your alarm clock took revenge and punished you for not switching it off? An American inventor has created […]
An incompetent thief was labelled ‘Britain’s dumbest criminal’, after he was caught on CCTV, allegedly stealing the camera that was filming him. The thief was “practically kissing the camera” as he spent four hours with a Swiss Army knife trying to dismantle the equipment, apparently oblivious to the fact he was being recorded. The owner […]
Fearless graffiti artists abseiled down a cliff and painted mock prehistoric artwork at Britain’s biggest caves, the Wookey Hole tourist attraction in Somerset. The Banksy-style graffiti attack took place during the night on July 28 or 29 and the culprits created two paintings. One work was dated 33,000 BC and shows cavemen being chased by […]
An Italian artist has created spectacular sculptures using paperclips. Pietro D’Angelo has fashioned elaborate life-sized sculptures of a man in a bowler hat smoking a pipe, a boy carrying a rose and a woman on a swing. Each statue is made from up to 12,000 stainless steel paper clips, and some are more than six […]
Today, 13th August, sees the 23rd annual celebrations of the ‘leftie’ for National Left-Hander’s Day. Whilst around 10% of the population are left-handed, there are very few who are actually fully left-handed. Many lefties play sport with their right hand, holding the golf club, baseball bat or tennis racket in their right hands. During the […]
Breast is best – that’s the long established advice for mums when they are choosing how to feed their babies. But many new mothers are worried about how they will continue breast feeding after they have returned to work – particularly about the reaction of male colleagues if they need to express milk while at […]
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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