Building a greener office is a fantastic way to simultaneously save money and help the environment. Some small businesses assume that going green takes too much effort, but that’s hardly the case. Here are a handful of quick and simple ways to make your office greener. 1.    Use double-sided printing whenever possible Setting your printer [...]

You’ve most likely heard that your keyboard could be dirtier than a toilet seat – but are the rumors accurate? Levels of germs on a keyboard vary, but are typically quite high. Some keyboards that have been tested have, in fact, shown levels of germs five times higher than germs found on a toilet. If [...]

Face-to-face meetings may be the longtime standard, but they’re not always feasible. Virtual meetings are quickly becoming more popular, and they’re fairly easy to conduct. There are certain tips to keep in mind, however, when you’re conducting a virtual meeting. Etiquette is the key to most meetings, and it’s no different with those of the [...]

E-readers are a handy technology that users tend to rely on. They are convenient and easy to travel with, which makes them perfect for many bookworms. The technology isn’t for everyone however, so it’s essential to take the features into account when deciding if it’s right for you. What are the choices? There are a [...]

Employee motivation can often be tough to maintain, especially when you’re running a small business with limited resources. Incentives are really critical when it comes to inspiring your employees, however, so finding simple and affordable alternatives is necessary. There are loads of ways to motivate employees that don’t include things like big bonuses or expensive [...]

Smartpens are the new big trend that has the business world excited. They’re still rather young, but their capabilities are already vast and they’re still growing. Most smartpens basically convert your handwritten notes into computer files for easier review. Exactly what each smartpen is capable of doing, however, varies greatly. IOGEAR Mobile Digital Scribe This [...]

As you may have heard already, Google has just unveiled its new feature, aptly titled Gmail Motion. In an effort to keep up with the ever-changing technology of the Internet, Google has built a series of motions that is translated into actions and commands in Gmail. Common actions like search, forward, reply and mark as [...]

Making sure all of your belongings are safe at all times is a tall order. Thankfully, there are some tools that make it much easier. Portable security devices can be hard to find, but we have found several that work quite well. Laptop privacy screens Privacy can be a major concern if you do a [...]

Your email inbox is most likely one of your primary connections to the world but, if it goes unattended for just one day, it can quickly become too much to handle. Missing emails can mean overlooking important details or missing out on opportunities. Luckily, there are several tricks that can help prevent your inbox from [...]

The wireless vs. wired mouse debate has been going on for quite a while. There are strong arguments on both sides, but a few of those arguments are stronger than others. What are the pros and cons of each? Wired Just like wireless mice, wired mice have plenty of positives as well as negatives. These [...]