If you’re an office administrator for a small company, one of your responsibilities may be keeping your company’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) up-to-date. After all, a majority of businesses now (whether large or small) must have a social media presence to stay relevant. Here are some tips to assist you with […]
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Exit signs and emergency lights typically contain either nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or lead acid batteries. When replacing dead batteries in these lights, be sure to exhibit caution, since both types of batteries contain several harmful components. In Ni-Cd batteries, both cadmium and nickel are harmful and can cause illness. Ni-Cd batteries have a strong base
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The overwhelming majority of AA and AAA alkaline batteries available to consumers are composed of manganese and zinc electrodes contained in a steel can. Electrons flow from the negative electrode, the anode, to the positive electrode, or cathode, producing a charge that we use to power our electronics. Both metals are surrounded by an electrolyte
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Can your keyboard use a cleaning? Since you are on this page, you probably think it can. Here are some suggestions on how to clean your personal or office computer’s keyboard and how not to clean it. Get everything ready Before you start, unplug your keyboard to make sure that you don’t accidentally type things
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In today’s world, many people are working ever increasing hours while their jobs are becoming more demanding. If you don’t take preventative measures, you will find yourself with less and less energy each week. Read on to learn how to recover your workweek and reclaim that lost energy! Morning Set one alarm Many people spend
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A wireless repeater/extender (used interchangeably throughout this article) is a device that takes a WiFi/wireless network and duplicates it to add more range or distance for a wireless router/base station. It is able to pick up the existing WiFi and duplicate the signal to reach farther or into areas that may be blocked by objects
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Anyone that has dealt with trying to increase their customer numbers or to get their one-time customers to return knows it can be tricky and a lot of trial and error. I spent years in a marketing role at a dental organization, and I’ve tried many different tactics and strategies. In this article, I will
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Whether you are working at a large company or a small company, choosing an office supply vendor can be known as a “necessary evil.” After all, an office, and the employees working in that office, need supplies to do their jobs. That includes a whole spectrum of items – from chairs and desks to pens
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Being a good colleague means taking the time to make sure all aspects of the office run smoothly, including cleaning duties. Yet, there is a fine line between brow-beating your co-workers to pitch in at the office and gently pointing out the error of their ways to get them to do better. Here are a
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Is the clutter in your workspace affecting your success? Research shows that productivity and clutter are directly related. Productivity and profits are reduced when piles of paper and disorganization increase. According to the National Association of Professional Organizations, paper clutter is the No. 1 problem for most businesses. Studies show the average person wastes more
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