Offices use a lot of energy to run every single day. Business electricity needs are always higher than any residential needs – for obvious reasons. However, this is the decade of energy consciousness. Resources are running low, and awareness is running high. So what can you, as a business, do to get on to the energy conservation bandwagon? You might end up saving a lot of money … [Read more...] about How to Save Electricity in the Office
Why Flatbed Scanners are Essential for All Photography Enthusiasts
We are now living in the so-called digital age, and naturally, most analog cameras have been replaced by digital ones that can perform just as well, if not better. A problem plaguing people who love analog photography or those who have many old, printed pictures is digital storage. You see, pictures taken with a digital camera get stored digitally, which means that not … [Read more...] about Why Flatbed Scanners are Essential for All Photography Enthusiasts
Projector or TV – What is Best for Business Presentations
It is important to consider that projectors and TVs serve two different purposes, and there are pros and cons to both. For some reason, people tend to think that projectors are costly, but in most cases, a good budget projector is actually going to cost you less than a large TV. Brightness Considering that a projector uses light from a bulb, it will not be as bright as a … [Read more...] about Projector or TV – What is Best for Business Presentations
Benefits of Using a Paper Shredder in the Office
Everyone needs a paper shredder in the office. With identity theft being a persistent problem these days, it behooves you to have a way to destroy documents you no longer need, which might have your personal information, Social Security number, or financial information or account numbers on them. There are different types of paper shredders to choose from. There are … [Read more...] about Benefits of Using a Paper Shredder in the Office
Paper Shredder Security Levels
DIN 66399 outlines seven new levels of security related to paper shredders and the destruction of media. The new levels, P-1 through P-7, are outlined below. Security Level P-1 (low security) Security Level P-1 is acceptable for shredding general documents. Less-sophisticated strip-cut shredders provide this level of security. These shredders will normally shred a … [Read more...] about Paper Shredder Security Levels
How to Inventory Office Supplies – Tutorial
According to the research company OPI, businesses with four or fewer employees spend an average of $1,844 for each employee's annual office products. Don't put off office supply inventorying. An accurate, up-to-date inventory will ensure that your company always has sufficient stock. Moreover, it will enable you to determine if your purchases are assets or liabilities within … [Read more...] about How to Inventory Office Supplies – Tutorial
Thermal Printer Cleaning Tips
Is your thermal printer underperforming? There's a good chance that those print inaccuracies are the direct result of dirty printheads. Thermal printers use electronic heating elements to transfer pigment onto special paper. These devices are typically used to print receipts, shipping labels, and barcode tags. There are two types of thermal printers, including direct thermal … [Read more...] about Thermal Printer Cleaning Tips
How to Make Your Office Chair More Comfortable
Does your office chair leaves you sore, cramped, or uncomfortable? There is no doubt that the average office worker spends way too much time sitting. The British Psychological Society estimates that the average worker sits at their desk for an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes each day. Such prolonged periods of inactivity may lead to psychological and physical stress. … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Office Chair More Comfortable
How to Digitize Books – Tutorial
Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to digitize books. Whether you're looking to submit some ancient text to the public domain or wish to eliminate your physical book collection, we've got you covered. Digitization should give you a more accessible, crisper version of the physical text you have on hand. Here is our failsafe process for digitizing text and … [Read more...] about How to Digitize Books – Tutorial
Office Cable Management Tips: How to Hide Cables, Wires, and Cords
Are your office cables, wires, and cords driving you mad? A nest of electric wiring is unsightly, hazardous, and inconvenient. Not to mention, tangled wires are gluttons for dust. Stop ignoring your mess. You can execute office cable management quickly and inexpensively. Just take a look at this impressive transformation: Improve your work environment with these … [Read more...] about Office Cable Management Tips: How to Hide Cables, Wires, and Cords
