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Aug31
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Are you using the ergonomically correct mouse for your hand? Don't settle for the low-end mouse that came bundled with your computer. Mice come into different sizes and styles, and using the right device for your hand can lessen the risk of repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. Test drive a number of different models and you'll notice that some feel "natural" in your hand, while others feel awkward. HealthyComputing has a Buyer's Guide to Mice and Pointing Devices with pointers (no pun intended!) about size and contour, features, and alternatives to consider when choosing the best mouse for you. They even have information about children's computer ergonomics at their HealthyComputing.com's Kids Site.
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Aug30
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Although I haven't achieved the goal of the "paperless office", I've noticed one change in my office that indicates I'm on the right track. Five years ago I had several four-drawer filing cabinets chock full of active files. But recently, as I've become...
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Stephanie Brail, Editor of OnCoaching (a website providing news, information, resources and community for life and business coaches) has compiled a list of free project managment software. The criteria that she used for compiling her list were: 1) free or cheap...
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Aug29
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Ran across Stooples.com, a satirical website that pokes not-so-gentle fun at a well-known office supply chain. Using similar web design and graphics as the big chain, creators Kevin Reifler, Nick Vacca and Adam Najberg parody office supply giant Staples. Oh, perhaps I'm wrong about that, because on the...
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Since I spend several hours a day using a telephone headset, it's important that I have one that is comfortable and that works well. I've been using the Panasonic KX-TCA92 for about three years, and it has served the purpose. The...
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Aug26
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Lest Dell thinks that I am picking on them, I feel compelled to report that Apple has now recalled 1.8 million batteries. I must say that this burning battery thing is getting so common that it's feeling rather ho hum. But probably...
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Aug25
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I just returned from a three-day Middle Eastern Dance Instructor's Course, and while I don't have photos of myself belly dancing to show you (trust me, you don't want to see them!), I do have a good back pain tip. The...
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Aug24
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To help small- to medium-sized businesses establish an office recycling program that works, Earth 911 Business provides the following step-by-step program. Although the resources below focus on setting up a paper recycling program, you could easily adapt it to the recycling of other office materials such as printer cartridges,...
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Aug23
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Yesterday I mentioned the excellent site run by Earth911, whose mission is to "make every day earth day". I wanted to make you aware that there is a section of their web site specifically devoted to business issues and resources. ...
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Aug22
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US companies that donate computers to schools get a tax break. The law provides for increased charitable donation benefits for private companies that donate computer technology, equipment, or software to schools and community groups. The only catch is that the merchandise has to be less...
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Aug21
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I was curious to see what Consumer Reports had to say about the Dell "burning battery" recall. In a prominent place at the top of their recall page, Consumer Reports refers to the recall as "the largest consumer electronics safety recall in...
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Aug18
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One of the few down-sides to having a home-based office is that when something affects your office building, it necessarily affects your home as well. I had one of those experiences this week. Having just completed our landscaping, hubby and I...
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Aug17
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Is it time to get an ergonomic chair that fits you perfectly? BioFit Engineered Products, a manufacturer of ergonomic seating, tables, and stools offers a BYOC (Build Your Own Chair) option that allows you to completely customize your chair. Using their easy-to-follow...
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Aug16
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You're installing or modifying an email account, and you run across this acronym: POP3 (or sometimes just POP). What does it mean? POP stands for "Post Office Protocol", which is the system that connects the email account on your own computer with the one at your...
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Always on the lookout for products that help with MPS (Mouse Pain Syndrome), I noticed this wrist support mentioned on StrangeNewProducts.com. It's called the WristEase, made by the company of the same name. I haven't tried this product, but judging from...
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Aug14
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After numerous reports of laptop computers spontaneously bursting into flames, today Dell Inc. announced a battery recall. If you have one of the following models of Dell notebook computers you will want to contact Dell to replace it: Latitude: D410, D500, D505,...
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Aug13
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In July Dell Inc. announced a plan to reduce the number of rebates and promotions they offer. This is good news. If you've been reading this blog recently you know that I'm in the process of buying a new computer. I've been comparison...
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Aug10
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Virtual Assistant and VA Trainer Becki Noles recommends the anti-spam product Cloudmark, which easily integrates with Outlook and Outlook Express. This product is a PC World "Best Buy" and is also consistently ranked high by PC Magazine. I asked Becki why she likes this...
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Aug 9
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In the HOWDesign forum thread about making a business case for Mac vs PC, one writer pointed out that if your employer is paying for the computer, you have to look at it from the employer's persective. As a self-employed professional,...
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In Should I buy a Mac computer? Part 1 I talked about my dilemma regarding whether to stick with a PC or switch to a Mac computer. From my research, it seems that there is not much difference between them in...
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Too funny! This is from Apple's website. Talk about branding with a vengeance. Now let's see, which would I rather be: a dopey-looking 40-something, or a dopey-looking 20-something? The answer's not as obvious as you might think. __________________________________ ...
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It's time for me to buy a new computer. I've been happy with my HP Pentium 4 for the past three years, but I've started doing quite a bit of video production and I want a more powerful machine. I...
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Aug 8
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If you're responsible for overseeing web design at your company, you might want to nab a copy of the free report A Guide to Hiring and Working With Web Designers. The folks over at The Blog Studio describe this free PDF guide as......
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I think electronic manufacturers are missing out on a huge market opportunity - the simple gadget. I can't tell you how many baby boomer and older consumers I talk with who bemoan the plethora of options on their cell phones,...
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Ran across this item that gives you a step-by-step on how to turn your PC into a Mac. Apparently there was a story on Wired News in May 2006 about the trend of people adding things to their PC in...
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Having a treadmill in your office or in a gym area of your office building is a convenient way to work off some stress and get those endorphins coursing through your veins. When purchasing a treadmill, consider the level of...
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Aug 5
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I just started using an interesting new online tool called StumbleUpon It's a free download of a toolbar that lets you specify what kind of content you're interested in. From their website: StumbleUpon is a web discovery service which integrates peer-to-peer...
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You can update your office desk, cabinets or countertop with a coat of paint. If you want it to look like a standard painted surface, then prep and paint it using a good quality latex paint in the sheen (matte, semi-gloss...
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Here's my home office. I moved into this office three years ago when my husband and I built our new house. At our old house, my office was in a 10x10 foot spare bedroom. This office has the luxury of space...
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New office furniture can be expensive, both for your budget and for the environment. Before you purchase, ask yourself whether there are more economical and environmentally responsible options available. Re-furbish For instance, could your existing office furniture be recovered or refurbished in some...
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Where do you go when you need information about the best office furniture and equipment for your needs? If you’re like most people these days, you look to the Internet. Problem is, it’s getting harder and harder to know what’s...
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KnowMoreMedia is a great company to write for. Lots of freedom and autonomy. In fact, the company's Official Blogging Guide encourages authors to be "opinionated, maverick and sometimes irreverent". Cool. A job where I get paid for being opinionated. I can...
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In "Record Conference Calls: Step by Step Instructions Part 1" I showed you how to 1) get a free bridge line (conference calling line), and 2) choose between two excellent recording services. Now I'll explain how to actually do the recording: ...
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Do you host tele-seminars, conference calls or telephone interviews? And do you sometimes need to make a recording of the call? If you’re like most busy business people, you don’t want to fiddle around with recording equipment and converting files...
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Aug 4
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Last week my printer broke. Since it was no longer under warranty, I was faced with the "repair or toss" decision. I decided that it probably wasn't worth it to repair a three year old printer. Sad but true. Good economic...
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Call it nostalgia, but I want to buy a radio. Yup, just a plain radio. Usually I listen to the radio online. But lately I've been having a hankering to listen to the radio the old fashioned way - you know, by...
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OK, according to my boss here at KnowMoreMedia my first task as the new author for OfficerStuffer.com is to write an "author profile". I take that to mean I'm supposed to provide some kind of rationale as to why they hired me to...
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Hi, Barbra Sundquist here...and I'm delighted to be the new author for OfficeStuffer.com. Why OfficeStuffer? Well, blame it on my grandmother. She was that rare 1950s creature - a wife and mother who also worked full-time outside the home. She was...
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