home office

Shopping for gifts for someone with a home office this holiday season? Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Sometimes the very power source that runs your computer can destroy it. Even small electrical surges can damage computers and a large one can completely fry a PC or even cause electronics to catch fire. Here’s how you protect your PC from becoming a power surge casualty.

If your home office could use a refresh here are some essentials and other tips to make you more productive working at home.

Last week, I wrote about how ergonomically designed office chairs are essential to rear-end comfort and back health. However, even the most fabulous, most space-aged, most comfortable chair in the world means nothing if you’re sitting in front of a desk that is made from a sheet of plywood and two milk crates. So, with that in mind, I thought I’d write a follow up post that highlights some great desk options available at Best Buy.  But first, let’s quickly define what makes a “great desk” and why having one in your work or home office can actually increase productivity. 

 So, you’ve decided to give up your long commute to work and set up your own home office. However, to really create a solid working environment, you know you’re going to need to do a bit more than just slap your laptop down on the kitchen counter. But, what do you really require to create a decent work space in your abode? Read on and I’ll show you the five essential items every home office needs.

It's time to sit back and enjoy an informative look at the top 5 chairs for studying in absolute comfort this school year. Each of the chairs I consider today combine style, comfort, & durability—for the ultimate studying (or working) experience.

If you've ever wondered 'What's the point of gaming chairs?' (particularly if you're not into gaming yourself), then today's blog is most certainly for you! These comfortable and versatile chairs are not merely for those that love gaming—there's so much more to them than that. So, if you'd like a few suggestions for how to make the most of this popular genre of chair, click through and keep reading.

Eyestrain and electronic devices has been in the news a fair bit lately, with the use of backlit  smartphones and tablets at night being linked to a number of eye and sleep-related health issues. But there’s another screen many of us are staring at for eight hours a day and it can also cause eyestrain. Here’s how setting up an ergonomic office can prevent eyestrain and other health issues while using your computer.

 You’ve no doubt seen the pithy television commercials featuring the nerdy dad-type talking to a piece of technology called Ooma. I love the banter between nerd dad and the female actress who voices Ooma, however I must admit those ads never really made me retain whatever it is the product is supposed to do. It’s, like, phones or something? Does it talk? Well, if you’ve also been wondering just what the heck an Ooma actually is, read on and I’ll fill you in on the benefits of Ooma for offices.

 Do you have a home office? Many Canadians do and whether you use your home office for occasionally working from home, or it’s the full-time base for your business, three technologies make it all possible: the PC, the smartphone and the router.