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Here’s a scenario most of us are familiar with, whether first-hand or as a witness to a colleague’s faux pas: an e-mail with a stripping Santa Claus figure is sent to a cluster of internal contacts at Christmas time and, accidentally included on the recipients’ list, is the company CEO. Embarrassing for the sender, yes. …

When it comes to reducing wastage, small steps make a big difference. By implementing the following tips your office will benefit from reduced costs and greater productivity, and you’ll enhance your reputation by being an environmentally-friendly business. Dial don’t drive Do you really need to conduct all your meetings face-to-face? Tele- and video conferencing is quick, simple and inexpensive to set-up. Many notebooks and desktops now come with conferencing capabilities so that you can lock eyes with your clients without leaving your office. Save money on air and train tickets and rapidly-rising petrol. Maximizes your mobility another great way to cut waste is with wireless mobility devices. Notebooks and handheld devices like PDA phones connect you to your office so that you don’t use time and fuel making trips back and forth. Figures from the UK show that if small businesses reduced employee travel by just two working days a …

Saving staggeringly high amounts of energy is now as simple as unplugging your computer. Back when electricity costs were relatively low, easy eco-friendly initiatives like unplugging weren’t as high a priority. Yet recent surveys have revealed that around two-thirds of businesses are now paying more attention to energy efficiency than they were just a year ago. Some companies are motivated to act by rising energy prices; others have a genuine commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Read on to find six easy ways to save a huge amount of energy at work – and at home, too. You’ll reduce your electric bill, and also help the environment. Simply unplug your appliances It is a common misconception that hardware uses no power when not switched on. Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off – and that little bit can really add up. Studies …

Choosing the right trade show exhibit company for your next trade show displays appearance, look for unique qualities that set one firm apart from the others. Seek out the trade show display firm that can help you gain the maximum impact on the show floor. Camelback displays is a full-service premiere trade show display, truss and banner stands, Whether it’s a small tabletop trade show display, a convenient portable trade show display or a dramatic multi-story custom trade show display, Camelback Displays, Inc does it all. Trade show display services include display, truss, store fixtures, concerts, night clubs, lighting and banner stand. The goal of a trade show display is sales, Camelback displays extend beyond the trade show display itself to provide you with numerous trade show exhibit articles, tips and advice to make your trade show exhibit a sales success.

Whether it’s an inkjet for high quality photos or a laser that churns out documents, every printer shares similar traits. Here are some commend specifications you should keep in mind when your purchase your next printer. Color or monochrome Most ink jet printers to day offer both color and monochrome options, but the question becomes more pertinent with laser printers. Color laser printers usually pricey are now available for less than $500 well with the reach of small businesses who want to add extra pop to their printed materials. For the most part, however monochrome laser are a far better value for home user and small businesses. Resolution Resolution figures refer to the maximum number of horizontal and vertical dots a printer can lay down within a 1 inch square. In theory, a higher resolution printer can produce more detailed text and images, but manufactures inflate these numbers for marketing …

So, you’re thinking about a sound system for your homeor PC. The first thing you should consider is what you expect to get from such a system. Let’s look at how you are planning to use sound equipment, and we’ll note a few recommendations along the way. Remember that the woofer(s) determine all parts of the bass system. Base your decision about amplifiers and enclosures around the woofer or speaker you select. See the 5 levels below: 1. ROCK! LOUD AND HARD. You want the bigggest badddest bass system you can afford. Of course, you risk a certain lack of appreciation from your neighbors, or maybe the whole town, however, to consider the rights of others to a quiet environment. And remember that there are new noise abatement laws in many locales. For most Home Theater subwoofers mounted in a heavy dual bandpass or sealed box and connected to compatible …

A team of organized criminals are installing equipment on legitimate bank ATM’s in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see photos). If you see an attachment like this, do not use the ATM and report it immediately to the bank using the phone on the front of the ATM. The equipment used to capture your ATM card number and PIN are cleverly disguised to look like normal ATM equipment. A “skimmer” is mounted to the front of the normal ATM card slot that reads the ATM card number and transmits it to the criminals sitting in a nearby car.