Equipment

Waiting in line at the printer again because it decided not to work today? Well, you still need to get your work done! Don’t let a bad printer stop you from making deadlines or finishing assignments. There are so many great printers on the market now, there’s no reason your work should have a crummy one. Printers have come a long way, and you can get a lot of functionality and many features for a relatively low price tag. But with thousands of printers on the market, how do you even begin to choose the best one for your needs? Never fear, we’re here to help. First, we’ll discuss factors you should consider when choosing the type of printer you’ll need, whether it’s for home or office use. Then we’ll give you our recommendations for best printers in a number of different categories to help you make an informed decision…

Many of us travel frequently for work or bring our laptops with us on our commutes. It’s important to protect your computer by keeping it in a safe bag. I recently had to get my computer fixed because a wire came loose in it. The tech said this is common when people carry their computers in a backpack with books up against it, applying pressure to the laptop. This wasn’t my case, but it got me thinking about how important it is to protect my laptop. So I began my search for the best laptop bags and came up with some great finds. If you’re looking for a new protective carrying case, you’ll want to check out what I learned…

By now, you’ve probably heard all the rage about 3D printers. You can print anything from a simple iPhone case to a complex, fully functional motor – all on demand. In addition to the fun factor, there are plenty of business opportunities that utilize 3D printers. Below, we explore how they might benefit your business. We’ve also conducted an in-depth review of the best 3D printers on the market, including the pros, cons and pricing for each one. Still having trouble deciding on which is the best fit? We have a comparison chart so you can see how the models stack up against each other. Ready to hit “print” and get building?…

You’ve been sitting all day in front of the computer and your back is killing you. You are not alone. But, there’s got to be a better way! We’ve all heard that standing desks are better for our health. So you’ve decided to take the plunge. But, where do you start? First, it’s important to know the different types of standing desks available…

Did you know that 80 percent of electrical power surges come from within your own home? Or that cable, ethernet and phone wires are just as likely to experience potentially damaging power surges? Power surges, spikes, and lightning strikes, oh my! Now more than ever, electronic devices in your home are vulnerable to major power surge damage. And it’s not just your computers and TVs that are at risk. With the advent of smart technology, more and more home appliances – even lighting and home security devices – are at risk of a power surge, even if they’re not directly connected to an outlet. But there’s a lot you can do with layers of surge protectors to safeguard all of your home electronic valuables…

Is your paper recycling bin overflowing on a regular basis? Are you tired of hassling with a ton of paper documents and filing systems at your office? Where are you going to keep all that paper anyway? You can save yourself and your coworker’s valuable space and become much more efficient and environmentally friendly all at the same time by investing in an office scanner. There are hundreds of office document scanners on the market. How do you weed through them all? Read our reviews below to see our best scanner choices for your office. You’ll be amazed at how a simple scanner can eliminate so much waste of productivity and resources…

It’s recommended that we walk 10,000 steps per day (that’s 5 miles). Unfortunately, not all of have time for a 5 mile stroll at the end of the day. We’ve got dinners to cook, we want to fit in some relaxation time and don’t even mention making it to the gym! Our lives are busy and sometimes, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything we need to do. That’s where a walking desk comes in handy…

Ryan, the temp, left his cheese pita in the toaster oven and the entire office has caught on fire. The filing cabinets ignited the flames even bigger with numerous documents inside. All of those important files including HR documents, confidential business documents and more have now been destroyed. Fortunately, everyone is safe. However, all of your hard work has been destroyed. Tracking down people to get certain documents and categorizing those files is what you spent your entire summer doing and you finally got a good system going. But with one lunch disaster, all your work has gone up in flames…

Even in our digital age, paper shredders are more important than ever. Why? Although we talk a lot about identity theft as it pertains to our digital interactions, we still leave a paper trail that can be a huge target for thieves. Yes, there are still plenty of “old-school” thieves rummaging through trash or recycling bins to find anything they can use to steal from you. So, what are the best paper shredders for your specific needs? Here, in our paper shredder reviews, we’ll tell you what features to look for and give you our recommendations…

Time to update your antiquated cash register? Looking for a modern alternative for your small business? The ShopKeep point of sale (POS) system could be just the ticket. This iPad-based POS system is one of the most intuitive systems we’ve seen. ShopKeep isn’t for everyone. It gears itself toward small businesses with rich features and cloud-based offsite data storage. Keep reading our ShopKeep reviews to see if it’s the best solution for you — and why we chose ShopKeep as our top pick for the best small business POS system…