When you’re hauling your gear from point A to point B, a good backpack can make all the difference. That said, a backpack is a deceptively complex piece of equipment in its own right. The reason is that there are so many features for manufacturers to take into consideration. To begin with, what’s the backpack …
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 …
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 …
San Francisco-based luggage designer Waterfied Designs made waves in 2017 with their popular Air Porter carry-on bag. This rugged bag is sleek and stylish, and is constructed from durable ballistic cloth, with leather flaps and panels that are very attractive. However, the Air Porter had a weakness: it was small! This is great if you’re …
Based on HBO’s “Mad Men”, the golden days of business were very different from the ones we have today. Instead of tiny cubicles, we had massive corner offices. In replacement of laptops, we carried briefcases. Instead of catching up on our TPS reports, we spent out lunch enjoying a scotch with our best client. In …