Home Office

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    Working from home can be a great option, but it’s important you have the appropriate setup, like a comfortable work station, internet access and a phone line. There’s more to making the work from home setup work for you. Read our tips and tricks to staying on top of it when you’re working remote.

    How to set up your dream home office
    May 12, 2022

    How to set up your dream home office

    by Danielle Antosz in Office Tips
    Remote work is here to stay. In fact, LinkedIn reports that the number of paid job postings offering “remote work” increased 357 percent. Unfortunately, not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. According to Owl Labs’ 2021 State of…
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    The 4 most annoying wfh challenges (and how to solve them)
    May 9, 2022

    The 4 most annoying wfh challenges (and how to solve them)

    by Nicole McDermott in Career Advice
    After the COVID-19 pandemic forced many industries worldwide to shift to virtual work, many employees have happily embraced the work-from-home life (while others miss the routine and connection offered by working from a physical office with their colleagues). According to…
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    The ultimate stand-up desk buying guide
    April 27, 2022

    A New Way to Work (and Live): Using Flexible Work Arrangements to Improve Work-Life Balance

    by Ian Frendreis in Workplace Culture
    During the pandemic, the “life” part of work-life balance has suddenly come under a bit focus. And it’s no wonder why: with all the rapid change and uncertainty, work simply needed to be more flexible to accommodate all the stuff…
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    How to design your hybrid office for seamless collaboration
    March 24, 2022

    How to design your hybrid office for seamless collaboration

    by Ali Wilkinson in Office Tips
    Not long ago, companies expected most employees to be in the office in person from nine to five every day. When COVID-19 hit, businesses took a sudden and dramatic turn to remote work. In the United States, nearly 70 percent…
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    How to replicate the desk setup from 5 famous movie and TV characters
    January 20, 2022

    How to replicate the desk setup from 5 famous movie and tv characters

    by Keagen Grace in Office Tips
    According to Stanford University, 42 percent of the American workforce now works from home. With so many people working remotely, it’s time to ditch uninspiring workstations and adopt a more personalized office setup. The sheer number of office-decorating options can…
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    Your quick buyer’s guide for office supplies for left-handed users
    January 13, 2022

    Your quick buyer’s guide for office supplies for left-handed users

    by Keagen Grace in Office Tips
    There’s no doubt about it: Left-handers live in a right-handed world. “Lefties,” as they’re affectionately known, make up just over 10 percent of the world’s population and approximately 12 percent of the American workforce. Left-handed people may have difficulties at…
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    How to reduce noise in your home office
    January 6, 2022

    How to reduce noise in your home office

    by Ali Wilkinson in Office Tips
    Working from home has its advantages. You can’t beat that commute time! But when your dog is barking, your kids are fighting, and you’re distracted by the towering pile of laundry that still needs to be folded, it can be…
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    How a desk hutch can help you master your office organization
    December 23, 2021

    How a desk hutch can help you master your office organization

    by Ali Wilkinson in Office Tips
    Chances are, you spend a lot of time at your desk. In fact, a 2012 study from researchers at Loughborough University shares that in a typical working week, many office workers spend, on average, five hours and 41 minutes per…
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    The top printer ink cartridge issues (and how to resolve them)
    December 16, 2021

    The top printer ink cartridge issues (and how to resolve them)

    by Danielle Antosz in Office Tips
    Most printers work smoothly — until they don't. Printer frustrations don’t stop at paper jams. Blurry text, smudged or streaky images, and other ink issues can make a quick print job frustrating or downright impossible. In many cases, perhaps surprisingly,…
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    A complete guide to cleaning your dirty laptop
    December 2, 2021

    A complete guide to cleaning your dirty laptop

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    You tap away at your keyboard all day long and hey, you keep your hands clean, so — by default — your laptop should be clean too, right? Think again! Wash your hands all you want. Your laptop will still…
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    Different styles of lamps (and where to use them)
    November 4, 2021

    Different styles of lamps (and where to use them)

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    Looking for a new lamp? Before you start shopping, you should be aware that there’s a lot more to the trusty old lamp than may meet the eye. Once you shine a little light on this subject, you realize you…
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    How to find the perfect chair for your standing desk
    October 14, 2021

    How to find the perfect chair for your standing desk

    by Melissa Hart in Office Tips
    Standing desks get a lot of press. Many workers who perform office tasks while standing report less fatigue, and research suggests people are as able to engage in tasks while standing as when sitting. However, eight or nine hours on…
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    The ultimate file cabinet buying guide
    September 30, 2021

    The ultimate file cabinet buying guide

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    From the very highest levels to the most junior roles, every facet of every business must be organized in order to run efficiently. Poor organization isn’t just a nuisance that can hurt your chances of retaining top talent — it…
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    Do you need a network extender for your home office?
    September 2, 2021

    Do you need a network extender for your home office?

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    Plenty of distractions pop up when you work from home — a cat walking on your keyboard, dishes piling up in the sink, children needing a snack after school, and more. But a spotty Internet connection shouldn’t be a distraction…
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    Organize your home and office top to bottom with our label maker buying guide
    April 26, 2021

    Organize your home and office top to bottom with our label maker buying guide

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    Organizing your home and office has never been hotter. We’re spending more time in our houses and working from home offices. Meanwhile, we’re binging on organizing shows such as Get Organized with The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie…
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    The best printer to round out your home office
    April 7, 2021

    The best printer to round out your home office

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    If you’ve shifted from a traditional office to a home office, you’ve got plenty of company. According to a Gallup poll from September 2020, one-third of U.S. workers always work remotely, with another 25 percent working remotely some of the…
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    How long does printer ink last?
    January 7, 2021

    How long does printer ink last?

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    When it comes to the number of ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, the list is long. Our shopping habits are one area where we’ve seen significant change. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and paper towels became scarce early…
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    Everything you need to know about paper towels for your home or office
    November 19, 2020

    Everything you need to know about paper towels for your home or office

    by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips
    You may not have given too much thought to the differences between kinds of paper towels. But if you’ve ever tried to clean up a big spill with a low-quality paper towel, you know they’re not all created equal. A…
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    How to prevent burnout when working from home
    October 15, 2020

    How to prevent burnout when working from home

    by Kathryn Casna in Lifestyle
    Remote work eliminates stressful commuting and allows employees to tailor their workspaces. But in some cases, working from home may increase an employee’s risk of burnout. Zoom fatigue, childcare, and isolation can sap energy and productivity. Remote work burnout is…
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    How to choose the best espresso machine for your small or home office
    October 1, 2020

    How to choose the best espresso machine for your small or home office

    by Kristen Seymour in Lifestyle
    If you’ve recently gone from clocking in at an office to working from home like so many Americans have, there are probably a few things you miss, like catching up with your colleagues over a freshly brewed cup from the…
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