For those of you who suffer from cold hands in the office, a gift from Japanese shop Thanko comes your way. $26 will get you a pair of fingerless gloves that you heat by plugging into a USB port. Fingerless means you can still type effectively while a removable heated pad ensures warmth for your […]
Consider the following thought experiment: Any civilisation advanced enough would eventually create a simulation universe (pictured) if it were possible. Now, since there would be many more simulations (within simulations, etc.) than real universes, it is therefore more likely than not that our universe is artificial. This scenario has long been put forward by philosophers […]
A poll of U.S. office workers has found that 85 percent of U.S. businesses rely on fax technology. This runs contrary to the widespread impression that faxing is dead. The poll also revealed some security and privacy issues relating to faxing, with workers in general thinking that emailing is more secure than faxing. Just under […]
Department store Debenhams has decided to ditch words like “latte”, “cappuccino” and “espresso” at its Oxford Street branch in favour of more literal English equivalents like “really really milky coffee”, “frothy coffee” and “a shot of strong coffee”. The aim is to diminish what Debenhams called “coffee confusion” and to encourage patrons to try something […]
Smarter children tend to drink more alcohol more often than their less intelligent counterparts in adult life. That’s the finding of a recent study of data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS): “More intelligent children, both in the United Kingdom and the United States, grow up to consume alcohol more frequently and in greater […]
Are you happy at work? Forty-four percent of workers describe themselves as happy, according to an Office Angels-commissioned poll of 1,000. While there are regional pockets of gloom, this figure compares favourably to last year’s 37 percent. Also encouraging, the self-acknowledged unhappy fell from 24 to 20 percent. The happiest age group was the 16-24-year-olds, […]
Did you know that Justin Bieber has his very own duct tape? Duck brand duct tape got together with global music merchandising company Bravado to release a special edition of the multifunctional tape featuring prints of the singer to celebrate his 2012 world tour. The design incorporates hints of purple which apparently is Bieber’s favourite […]
Earth is up for sale on Yahoo Auction after God bestowed the planet of a fortunate Japanese man is a dream. Earth is listed as “authentic” and “used” and there is a “no return” policy. The starting price was 69 yen ($0.86). However, the auction has been restarted several times due to the seller […]
A toilet which doubles up as a goalkeeper? What a natural synergy! In Japan anyway. The Super Great Toilet Keeper is a collaborative invention of toilet maker TOTO and a sports lottery company called toto (same spelling, lower case). The toilet uses high speed motion cameras to detect the trajectory of the football. The toilet […]
Fridays in smooth velour? Another stressful dilemma for the dress-down day Dress-down Fridays, intended to propagate a relaxed workplace culture, have become instead a source of stress for office workers, according to a new poll commissioned by very.co.uk. Indeed, one in seven of us has tried to pull a sickie to avoid it. Nearly a […]
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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