Posts Tagged ‘technology’
21 Business days wasted annually
A new study released by Sharp today has revealed that office workers in the UK are wasting an incredible 21 days per year per employee. Wasted time is often due to issues with workplace technology and is the equivalent of an extra 4 week holiday for every member of staff. Technology is intended to make…
Read MoreSitting at your desk all day is bad for your health
We spend 65-75% of our day seated and stationary according to a recent survey. Not just at work but again when we get home and collapse in-front of the TV for the evening. Even as someone who works from home, I spend much of my day either on the phone or at the computer ……
Read MoreLook Up And Leave Your Smartphone Alone
It’s been doing the rounds for a few months now but just in case you haven’t seen it – I only came across it recently. Pause for thought … Technology is great but it has it’s place and real human interactions shouldn’t be forgotten or ignored. Get in touch if technology is taking over your…
Read MoreIs your smartphone depriving you of sleep?
Many people are far too attached to their smartphones at the best (or worst) of times, never mind taking them to bed with them. If you insist on having your smartphone in the bedroom – at least use the Do Not Disturb/Nighttime settings, so that you won’t be pinged, alerted, called or otherwise disturbed when…
Read More12 Apps to save time and boost productivity
With so much going on in our lives these days – there are ways to use technology and the internet to help you make better use of your time rather than the time drain it so often becomes. Here are just a few that I use or recommend that you can install on your computer…
Read MorePhone Calls Made Easier
Do you avoid making phone calls? It’s surprising the number of people I speak to who dislike making phone calls, even if it’s part of their job. There’s something about picking up the phone and talking to another person that can strike fear in to the heart of the most rational, competent person. What is…
Read MoreStep Away From The Smartphone
Yes, they’re a great tool but they can end up controlling our lives. I was reading a series of tweets last week about people who are woken from their slumber by their Blackberry, which then downloads emails and social media and before they’ve even got up, they’re immediately online and working. It’s not unusual –…
Read MoreComputer Phone Scam – A Cautionary Tale
Now the chances are that if you’re reading this blog you’re reasonably tech-savvy or you’ve come here because you’ve experienced a similar problem. Every day, unsuspecting people are still getting caught out by the computer phone scam that’s been running for years. A person calls you up and claims they’ve had a report your PC…
Read MoreAcceptable Use Of A Mobile Phone?
A coffee shop in Norwich is refusing to serve customers who are on their mobile phone, because they’re not paying attention when ordering. Quite right too. To me it’s just downright rude to be holding a conversation on your phone but pretty much ignoring the person standing or sitting in front of you. Are we…
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