Astound dinner party guests with these facts about files and filing. You’ll set the tongues of the literati newly a-wagging. “Just who was that enigmatic individual so fluent and interesting on the subject of office supplies?” Papers and documents were originally held together using a string or wire called a file, from the Latin filum, […]
While the concept of a filing cabinet is hardly rocket science, there’s a surprising amount of jargon that rears its head while you’re deciding which one is right for you. With this in mind, here’s our jargon-busting filing cabinet glossary! Anti-tilt: A device that stops more than one drawer or pull-out frame in a storage […]
Matt Soniak writing for mental_floss goes some way towards explaining why Paper cuts are so very painful. Firstly, hands are very complex sensory instruments, packed with nerve fibres to sense temperature, pressure and pain. A Paper cut on your leg, Soniak explains, would not send anywhere near as many pain signals to your brain as […]
Taking swabs of office equipment in New York, San Francisco and Tucson, scientists have revealed something of the microscopic ecosystems that exist on our keyboards, desktops and chairs. It is a truism that your keyboard is crawling with bacteria. However, researchers have been able to glean a more precise picture by looking very closely at […]
Police have taken a cleaning lady into custody after she broke into a Westlake, Ohio home, did a bit of light cleaning, then left a bill. “Victim” Sherry Bush thought a cleaning company had made a mistake and she called the number the intruder had left. But the “cleaning fairy” told her there was no […]
The world’s longest glowing light bilb in Fire Station 6, in Livermore, northern California The world’s oldest working light bulb is approaching its 112th birthday. On June 18th, the Guinness World Record-holding bulb will have been glowing in local fire stations in Livermore, California, for 112 years. Since 1901 the longest the bulb has been […]
The pressure of a global audience can often bring out the best or worst in people. Considering the impending descent of thousands of Olympic athletes onto Paperstone’s home city of London, many of these confident, muscled-bound, toned and (in some cases) bronzed individuals will fight, strive, struggle and conquer on the global stage to demonstrate […]
Workshy dozers or pragmatic energy conservers? Almost half of British office workers would relinquish their lunch break for a nap, according to a poll commissioned by DealJungle.Com. Of the 1,000 respondents, 46 percent believed a lunchtime siesta would improve their productivity in the afternoon. Conversely, a quarter (26%) thought a nap would have a negative […]
Are you trying to impress your boss too much? More than a third of workers are spending unnecessary longer hours in the office in order to impress their bosses, a poll by Office Broker suggests. Thirty-nine percent of respondents said they had regularly stayed late at their desks or came in early in the […]
Workplace bans on indoor smoking seem to driving smokers to desperate means. One in three smokers admits to making up excuses to nip out for a fag, a shocking survey reveals. More than a third of smoking workers offer to do extra jobs outside their role so they can go for an additional cigarette break. […]
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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