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So, What Exactly Does “Ergonomic” Mean Anyway?
Ergonomics is not [just] a marketing ploy, it’s a science — one that’s been around since the 1800s Continue reading
Article: Can a Big-Box fix your computer?
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting quasi-investigative piece on whether or not a big-box store can adequately fix your computer. They basically take in a bunch of computers with various maladies and provide anecdotal evidence of how well their issues are addressed. Continue reading
Article: There are still Typewriter Repairmen
The Ledger hosts a fascinating look at some of the last of the typewriter repairmen. Continue reading
Article: Small Space Home Office
Check out these sweet before-and-after pics of a classy home-office makeover from the “Under my Roof” blog over at AZ Central. Erica started with a tiny alcove in the bedroom, and with a little creative shelving and storage solutions, turned it into a functional home office. Continue reading
The Snackbot: King of All Office Supplies
This may well be the king of all office supplies. No, it’s not one of those sweet executive ball-clacker deals (even though they are sweet). Nor is it a dartboard or a Blackberry or anything like that. No, the unquestioned king of all office supplies has to be Snackbot. Continue reading
Blurb: Stylish and Green Back-to-School Supplies
A simple suggestion for staying “green”: buy good supplies and re-use them, rather than buying disposable junk. Continue reading
‘Office-in-a-box’ gives UK entrepreneurs their own business space for just £10
A company in the UK, WH Smith, is offering business owners or budding entrepreneurs a little slice of the office life (complete with coffee) for a reduced rate: about $16 US for half a day. Continue reading
Article: Saving Money on School Supplies by Waiting
Over at user-generated content site The Examiner, they have posited an interesting conundrum: what happens when you buy TOO MANY school supplies? Continue reading
Back to School Season: Gloomy Predictions
According to “Malled!”, a blog focusing on South Florida retail, there are some depressing numbers out there about this year’s back-to-school shopping season. Continue reading
Blurb: Japanese Office Products on display in Tokyo
At the Saudi Gazette of all places, there is a small article about the ongoing ISOT Office Products Trade Show in Tokyo. Highlighted here are USB Flash Memory cards shaped like Samurai Warriors. Continue reading