Category Archives: Trends in Office Technology

Information on the latest business technology for the office, as well as a bit of the fun history and impact of office technology

Avery Dennison and Stamps.com Debut Complete Internet Mailing and Shipping Solution

PRNewsWire uploaded an announcement that Stamps.com will be teaming up with Avery Dennison, makers of the popular Avery line of labels, to provide an all-in-one internet-based mailing and shipping enterprise. Continue reading

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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

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Article: There are still Typewriter Repairmen

The Ledger hosts a fascinating look at some of the last of the typewriter repairmen. Continue reading

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Opinion: Skip the Black Friday Mess by Shopping Online

As holiday shopping season draws nearer, consider skipping the lines and the craziness and ordering from the comfort and safety of your home computer. Continue reading

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The Snackbot: King of All Office Supplies

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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

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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

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Blurb: Holographic Display on…display by Epson

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More news from the International Stationery and Office Products Fair in Tokyo. This time it’s a holographic display being shown by Epson, and it could revolutionize the way we handle communications, computing and more. Continue reading

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Blurb: Japanese Office Products on display in Tokyo

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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

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Working from Home: The Essential Questions your Broadband Provider May Rather Ignore

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IT-director.com has an interesting piece from David Heyes, COO of TFM Networks, about some of the less-often-considered aspects of working from home. Namely: is it as simple as plugging your employees into a broadband connection and letting them go? Continue reading

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Article: Web and Marketing Firm Exists Sans Offices

PR Newswire has a really cool update about Web and Marketing firm Synergema, which is embracing the idea of a “Green” offce by having no office to speak of. Continue reading

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