Building a standing desk two-parter: 1) Should I get a mini stair climber, manual treadmill, or mini elliptical? 2) What's the best way to attach legs to
this "desk"?
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posted by acidic
on Feb 4, 2012 -
3 answers
How can I take advantage of my office ceiling? I have a fairly small office, but recessed bookcases run around two of the four walls to about 10 feet high, and the ceiling is about 12-13 feet high. I like the high ceiling as is, but can't help thinking that I should be hanging something kick-ass like a pterodactyl. Or a dirigible. Specific links would be wonderful. Thanks!
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posted by Clyde Mnestra
on Feb 3, 2012 -
17 answers
What would be the best color for a leather couch (not knowing the future color of walls)? Is there a couch color you have regretted?
I'm going to buy
this sofa.
My plan is to keep it for a long time and through all the different places I will live. This is a couch that I eventually expect will be in my home office (and I think this classic design would be versatile).
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posted by niccolo
on Feb 3, 2012 -
36 answers
Do you have tips or resources that would help an overly earnest "nice guy" type navigate political maneuverings at work?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2012 -
9 answers
There are several large displays scattered around my office, each mounted near the ceiling with an attached computer. The idea is for people to put up cool stuff that will be visible to the whole office. Any suggestions?
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posted by mshrike
on Jan 19, 2012 -
17 answers
Switching from Word for Mac 2004 to Word for Mac 2011. Formatting and compatibility issues. Really truly clueless. Help?
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posted by greta simone
on Jan 18, 2012 -
12 answers
What tasty, healthy, cheap food can I prepare from ingredients kept in a desk drawer?
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posted by Acheman
on Jan 16, 2012 -
34 answers
I started a new job a month ago. I like my job and I like my co-workers, but what I would really like is to work from home. When should I ask or should I ask at all?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2012 -
11 answers
I want to buy one or more robots for use in an office, and am looking for suggestions as to which robot(s) might work best. The purpose is purely for fun.
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posted by SNACKeR
on Jan 3, 2012 -
2 answers
Hive mind, I poll your collective wisdom to reccomend me some sort of cushion that I can use for my office chair so I can be closer to the proper height above my desk to avoid computer-related RSIs.
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posted by thereemix
on Dec 14, 2011 -
12 answers
What other jobs can am I qualified for that I could support myself on, but still give me time to pursue art? Or is my frustrating job as good as it gets without more qualifications / experience?
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posted by fireflies
on Dec 11, 2011 -
17 answers
Does anyone have simple paper-based technical support ticket they could share? I've become the default tech support person and the interruptions are making it difficult to get my own work done. A Word or Excel document I could edit would be great.
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posted by fishpatrol
on Dec 2, 2011 -
7 answers
On Seinfeld, Elaine worked at J. Peterman's place and had an office with
This Large Photo of a dock or some such thing on a lake. Can anyone identify that poster/print, photographer/artist name, and maybe point to a place to buy?
posted by Blake
on Nov 22, 2011 -
14 answers
Is there a treadmill with no handles that would be good for treadmill desk?
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posted by morninj
on Nov 19, 2011 -
6 answers
You know that trend a while back towards 'smart offices'? I think that's what it was called -- you know, when nobody has their own desk, and they just snag their laptop and go sit anywhere and somehow they are magically more creative and productive as a result? I'm having trouble Googling up trip reports: can you help me out with links to stories and research about experiences in implementing it (or your own personal experience)?
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posted by stavrosthewonderchicken
on Nov 10, 2011 -
21 answers
I am looking for advice to come up with a technological solution for a physician’s office in NB, Canada. The scenario is that I would like patient files to be accessible remotely while still satisfying health privacy laws (PIPEDA), especially the part about patient records having to be stored in Canada.
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posted by carolr
on Nov 9, 2011 -
4 answers
I need to hold a knife fight or a pistol duel between two of my employees to decide who has to take on an undesirable schedule.
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posted by ThomasBrobber
on Nov 1, 2011 -
45 answers
Office Colour Temperature: will I be less tired if the room's fluorescent lamps in the ceiling were daylight balanced to 5500K?
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posted by querty
on Oct 31, 2011 -
7 answers
How can I create some privacy from noise in an open floor plan office (700 sq. feet) while keeping it a really cool, collaborative place? Weird ideas totally welcome!
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posted by michaelh
on Oct 30, 2011 -
7 answers
An important, newly ISO-9001 standard form in my office is an Outlook template (*.oft) that we have to fill out. I use a Mac with Entourage. How do I fill out this form?
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posted by olinerd
on Oct 25, 2011 -
3 answers
Microsoft Word 2010 doesn't seem to recognize some of my keyboard inputs. Maybe due to the language my keyboard is set. Can't figure how to customize or otherwise tell it that a [set keyboard shortcut] is already equated to a [set character].
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posted by CelebrenIthil
on Oct 25, 2011 -
5 answers
My home office space is about 12 square feet. How can I make best use of the space I've got?
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posted by Catseye
on Oct 22, 2011 -
11 answers
Excel 2007 issue: I'm trying to have Excel mark matching data in two columns with some kind of color or formatting.
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posted by lattiboy
on Oct 10, 2011 -
3 answers
[Nonprofit Filter] We're investigating options to shop out the major financial needs of our nonprofit organization. If we do this, what tasks should be kept in house and (if we no longer have a dedicated finance person) who should do them? We are considering this option, but have a fair number of questions about how other small NGOs manage their financial administration. Is yours in-house, contracted, a combination of both? What are the benefits/challenges? Lots of questions and would appreciate experienced feedback!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2011 -
7 answers
Endless paperwork! How do I automate filling out a .doc form? Challenge: cannot involve downloading/installing any new software
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posted by Wretch729
on Oct 5, 2011 -
5 answers
How can I make the changes to one section of a word document automatically update another? Please hope.
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posted by SassHat
on Oct 5, 2011 -
9 answers
How can I stay calm and productive when I have the most annoying coworker in the world?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 28, 2011 -
15 answers
Best practices for moving computer and printer into living area without it looking terrible?
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posted by Fairchild
on Sep 27, 2011 -
19 answers
One of the people at my job had to quit due to a heart attack. I volunteered to buy a gift on behalf of the office, but I have no idea what to get. What should I get for someone who is sick and probably in a dire financial situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2011 -
17 answers
How can I work more effectively, in an office environment, with people over 75?
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posted by skbw
on Sep 14, 2011 -
33 answers
Is there an office chair that provides the same strengthening and stability as a medicine ball but would pass the office requirement for safety?
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posted by mcarthey
on Sep 14, 2011 -
13 answers
I've found what bothers me about my office job -- my position and what I do is utterly useless. What I do has absolutely no effect on anyone, nor does it increase my employer's profit or success in any measurable way. I've realized this is what leaves me absolutely drained at the end of the work day, though I've spent the day sitting at a desk. It also makes me dread going to work in the morning because I could not feel more like a cog in the machine. What are some jobs where I can actually feel useful or needed, or feel like I'm contributing to society?
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posted by allseeingabstract
on Sep 13, 2011 -
25 answers
Is it rude to reply to emails and do other tasks when participating in a routine but important teleconference?
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posted by evil_esto
on Aug 28, 2011 -
23 answers
How do I deal with H.R.-related courtesy shenanigans? Are these even shenanigans? I'm not very experienced with H.R. departments, so I've come to you, oh hive mind.
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posted by fantodstic
on Aug 24, 2011 -
9 answers
I got moved to a much smaller desk at work (I kinda feel like Milton) and now everything feels really crowded. How can I increase the empty space on my desktop? What can I move or rearrange? Is there any magical desk accessory that can help me?
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posted by trillian
on Aug 7, 2011 -
13 answers
