The fax machine of the 21st century

If you actually think this post is about fax machines, you are going to be horribly disappointed.  If you still use fax machines, I fervently pray that you'll switch to a technology that was invented all the way back in 1957, the scanner.  I admit that most modern offices in major corporations still do have fax machines, but many of those same corporations still have typewriters and hand dug water wells with buckets that are used to bring fresh water to their employees. So if you haven't noticed, I have a low opinion of fax machines.  They provide a transmission mechanism for a poorly … [Read more...]

Making that PC purchase

We don't even need to discuss the fact that PCs in an office have become as common place as staplers.  Actually for me (and many others), they have become more commonplace than staplers.  I use a stapler maybe once or twice day at most.  I'm using a PC or several PCs continuously.  In fact, I may look at finding a PC that comes with an integrated staple function.  That way I'll have one less thing on my desk. So what are the critical things to know before making that PC purchase?  These are the questions that typically run through my head: What is the purpose of this PC?  I have a … [Read more...]