Clinical psychologists have identified two separate checks that the brain uses against errors when typing. Typists check their work visually by looking at the output of their typing. But it seems fingers also “recognise” when a typo has been made. Gordon Logan and Matthew Crump of Vanderbilt University, Nashville carried out tests on proficient […]
This tangible graphic represents US Paper production in 2000. The Paper-fold pie chart was designed by Romanian illustrator Alexandra Muresan aka ixycreativity who amongst other things has also visualised global life expectancy. Muresan has represented each Paper usage – newsprint, tissue, containerboard, etc – using the Paper type itself. The stats are quite interesting too: […]
There’s something excellent about the juxtaposition of a big, fat, unself-conscious pig (the farm animal) and an office environment. Pigs don’t seem to care where they are and will happily saunter along – muddy field, pig sty, built-up environment, wherever – snouts to the ground, hoping (but casually) that an edible scrap will turn up […]
A potentially dangerous office situation Every year, Accident & Emergency departments in hospitals around Britain admit thousands of folk who have been physically harmed by office equipment. The careless, over-curious and the unlucky can all fall victim to Paper cuts, staple gashes, pencils stuck up the nose and errant, spiky pins and Paperclips. Today we […]
In news that has shaken the printer supplies world, Home Secretary Theresa May has told the House of Commons that toner cartridges greater than 500g will not be allowed to be carried as part of hand luggage on flights departing from the UK. There will also be restrictions on cargo flights, with carriage limited to […]
To mark the occasion of his zombie novel, Rise Again, reaching bookshops earlier this week, Ben Tripp points readers in the direction of his downloadable zombie wound stickers. Download the pdf (pictured above), print the ghoulish gashes and sores on a single sheet of sticker paper and cut them out. Use one label per sheet […]
On this day, 27 October in 1991, the new nation of Turkmenistan gained independence from the Soviet Union. Turkmenistan is one of the lesser known countries to Westerners, partly because under a slightly mad president, it was relatively cut off from the outside world for fifteen years. In fact for many, the exploits of this […]
Last month, the record for the world’s biggest chocolate bar was broken by an Armenian company. The Grand Candy Company produced a plain chocolate bar 5.6 metres in length and weighing 4,410 kilograms. It was made with Ghanaian cocoa. The huge bar was unveiled in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. Watch a video of the huge chocolate […]
Anger at Font The campaign to ban Comic Sans, the “casual” typeface long ridiculed by the more discerning of font connoisseurs, has reached fever pitch. Campaigners are now trying to raise £14,000 to make a documentary to demonstrate how the reviled font has permeated everyday life. The “playful”, “friendly” font has for over fifteen years […]
Some 53.5 million Americans are reportedly bullied at work, according to the 2010 Workplace Bullying Survey released this month and based on over 6,000 interviews with adults. Rather than being confined to the playground, bullying is endemic in US offices and – contrary to the myth that only affects uneducated, unskilled workers – bullying is […]
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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