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The article presents the advantages of having a paper shredder at work. A discussion of the benefits executives can have with shredder use is presented. The features and benefits of the Fellowes PS-79Ci shredder, which is both quiet and portable, are discussed. An increase in paper which has been caused by the development of the digital age and has led to an increase in shredder use, is examined.

The article offers information about several office products including the Mix desk from Made by Pair, Sitzbock seat from Wilkhahn and Crossbean table from Nucraft.

Chronicles the invention and development of office equipment in the United States. Invention of the telegraph in 1837 by Samuel Morse; Manufacture of the first typewriter in 1873 by Remington; Development of the telecommuting technology during 1990s.

The article reviews several new products for office equipment and supplies in the United States. they include Xerox M9 Series printers, the Fujifilm CD Labeler Model 1028, and the Mono Dry Highlighter from Tombow.

Focuses on the significance of office supplies in individuals' lives. Observation the office products excite the same levels of fantasy and delusion as sporting goods, camping equipment and garden tools; Role played by office supplies in culture where conscience and consumerism agree; Statement that school supplies are among the ways children learn to take control of their lives.

This article presents the observations of the author concerning disorganization in the office. With the coming of daylight-saving time, spring cleaning has entered my thoughts, and I have begun thinking of ways to clear out the bits of information technology management detritus that seeped into my work life during winter. I have decided that I need a strategy to terminate disorganization with extreme prejudice. If my strategy is to succeed I must focus on leveraging emerging technologies to make information technology management increasingly efficient, and on some mundane, practical matters, too. One of the initial things I have noticed in my quest is the abundance of useless paper from meetings, which makes it difficult to keep up with important documents. After a number of brief flirtations with a paperless existence, I have given up on that possibility for management areas outside of my control. But I have found some technologies that essentially eliminate the paper flow from meetings within my own group at InfoWorld. During the past couple of months, my group has seriously embraced Weblogs to keep track of technical documentation, meeting agendas, and other shared information. With ubiquitous wireless fidelity devices in our offices, everyone brings his or her laptop to meetings.

The article offers brief information on several products related to ergonomics including Elcom SA's new workstations systems, SOFAME Technologies Inc.'s Pmr laminated plate, and Craie Design's I-Kube operator stations.

The article offers brief information on several ergonomic products including Sitmatic Italia's Sawsan chair, Twinco Inc.'s Twin Line CPU holder, and Mayer Sitzmöbel's Artichair.

Evaluates a set of multiuse components for offices from Teknion. Features; Functions.

The article explains that common workstation problems can be corrected by good ergonomic programs. It defines ergonomics as the science of fitting job tasks, workstations and equipment to individual workers. It cites several benefits of good ergonomic design, including fewer musculoskeletal disorders, less absenteeism and a reduction in worker's compensation premiums.

Features several office and industrial equipment and supplies. AccuStudy software from Advanced Time Studies; Improvement on Caterpillar's lift trucks; Lyon Infinitely Adjustable Workstations from Lyon Workspace Products.

The article evaluates Pacific Handy Cutter's S4 Safety Cutter and offers information on the key features and benefits of the product.

Features reinforced PVC organizer. Key features; Design; Price.

Discusses the benefits and disadvantages of leasing or purchasing office equipment. Information on lease terms; Disposal of equipment at IBM.

Presents a humorous anecdote about the insurance of office equipment.

Features the Map Mate organizer kit with a reusable planning surface. Design; Contents of the kit; Price.

Evaluates several pieces of office equipment and supplies. Touchpad Release storage system accessory from Spacesaver; Maxsys card issuance system from Datacard Group; Fpi 5000 mail inserting system from Francotyp-Postalia.

Presents tips on upgrading office systems. Importance of having a backup system; Factors to consider in upgrading a system.