Is Wireless Better?

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We love WIFI and wouldn’t even think of using a wall-mounted phone, but wires are still all around us. Like that keyboard or mouse of yours. How many times have you moved your mouse only to realize the wire is tangled? You get on your hands and knees, unplug, re-plug and sit back down. But, shoot, that was the keyboard wire, not the mouse.

It’s enough to make a person switch to wireless. But, what are the pros and cons? When it comes to wireless mice and keyboards, there are some things to consider before making the big switch.

  1. Portability – Ergonomics, people. Portable keyboards and mice can be moved to support proper posture and compliment your workspace. Wireless options won’t limit your movement the way cords do.
  2. More Inputs – If you’re using a laptop, USB inputs are limited. So, if you’re plugging in a mouse and a keyboard, you might be out of space. With wireless options, you can keep USB inputs free for memory sticks, external hard drives and the like!
  3. Battery Life – Here’s the biggest downside to using wireless mice and keyboards. You’re a prisoner to your batteries. If a deadline is looming and your keyboard goes dead, that’s going to be a problem. Always stay well-stocked in the battery department.
  4. Interference – There are plenty of wireless electronics in our households and offices which rely on radio signals. Interference from those signals may result in slow performance from your wireless computer accessories.

So there you have it, from Ebay and Small Business. What do you think — are wireless mice and keyboards better?

10 Unwritten Office Rules

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It is true – every office has certain rules that play an important part in maintaining a safe and happy workplace. Some of the most essential rules tend to go unwritten, which is why we are here to help! We’ve listed 10 unwritten office rules that, if you follow, will ensure happiness for the whole office. Take a look!

1. Never steal your colleague’s lunch

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 2. Don’t come to work if you’re sick and contagious

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3. Always clean your dishes

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4. Avoid using wacky typography

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5. If you drop someone else’s food on the floor, tell them

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6. Don’t waste paper

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7. Write down any phone messages

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8. Do not disturb your colleagues if they are busy

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9. Know how to handle the coffee pot

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10. And last but not least, incorporate fun into your office for a more positive working environment

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Don’t Blame it on Andy

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Today, it’s out with the old and in with the new! I love the energy around the office after the holidays. Everyone is closing end-of-year accounts and there is a constant buzz about the halls.

Brigid has been especially buzzy as of late — she’s my superstar this month. Alone, she’s brought in three new clients and upgraded several others. She has so many clients on her plate, I thought her head might explode at the idea of Office Clean-Up Day. A whole day without addressing client files? It seemed like a lot to ask.

But, to my surprise, she’s ahead of schedule and thrilled to join the office in a low-key day of chore work. She passes my office door with an arm-full of papers.

“Next up, shredding!” she says to me with a smile. I can hear the loud crunch of the shredder already — Andy has been doing invoices for me all morning.

Businessman Shredding DocumentsBut then, a not so pleasant sound. The crunching turns to cracking and finally a loud thud.

“Andy!” Brigid shouts from down the hall. I leave my office to see what’s happened to our poor, old shredder.

“It wasn’t me! She’s an old girl,” Andy says pleadingly to a ticked-off Brigid.

“Sure,” Brigid rolls her eyes, “just like it wasn’t you who broke the toaster last month.”

“I didn’t know you couldn’t stick knives in there!” Andy says, seeming a bit defeated.

“Has the old shredder finally given out?” I interject.

“See?” Andy turns to Brigid, “old shredder.”

I give a laugh at Andy’s retort. Everyone has been working so hard for me today, and as it’s a day of new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to unveil something that just arrived last week. In all the excitement of the holidays, I completely forgot to unpack it.

“Hmmph,” Brigid sighs, “what are we going to do without our shredder?”

“I might have the answer…” I say, “just wait here.” Andy and Brigid exchange a puzzled look as I’m running out the door toward my office.

A short moment later, I’m back with the coveted package.

“Is that?…” Andy starts.

“The new Swingline® Stack-and-Shred!” I beam. It’s everything our old shredder was not. “Now, you won’t have to hang around in here shredding all day, Andy,” I say. “With this shredder, you just fill it with your stack of papers and walk away. It shreds up to 100-pages at a time.”

“I never thought I’d be so in love with an office supply,” Andy jokes while batting his eyelashes.

“Just, don’t stick any knives into it,” says Brigid.