Office Archive

In today’s interconnected world, you’re almost inevitably going to need to communicate in a second or third language at some point. Whether you’re a tourist, a business traveler, or even a customer service representative, a pocket translator can provide several benefits. The most obvious advantage is that you can communicate in a variety of languages. But there are plenty of apps that do that. The …

If you frequently travel abroad for business or pleasure, you’ve probably found yourself in need of a good translator. And with the growth of international trade, you’re liable to be in this situation with increasing frequency. But an actual human translator costs money. A lot of money. And they can’t follow you around 24/7. At some point, they’re going to need to sleep, or eat, …

With more companies relying on cell phones for everyday communication, there are few reasons to use an office landline. One of these applications is for conference calls. Your company cell phone is all well and good, but do you really want it sitting on a conference table? At the minimum, this is inefficient, since most smartphones aren’t designed for conference use. At the worst, it …

Photocopying is a surprisingly old technology. An inventor named Chester Carlson patented the first machine in 1938. And shockingly, it took him over 2 years to find a buyer. No-one could see the value! After working with several investors, Carlson perfected the technology, and released the first Xerox machine in 1949. So when was the first scanner invented? Surely well after the photocopier, right? 1970? …

The rise of the smartphone over the last decade has left many households in a predicament with their home phone line. Since most cordless phones are designed to stay in or around your home where they’re restricted to landline use, you may be quite limited on how you receive or make calls. However, several cordless phones are now available that integrate a whole new realm …