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Featured Article:  How Ballpoint Pens Work

Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap. See more »

5 Must-haves for a Home Office

5 Must-haves for a Home Office

If you're one of the lucky ones who is able to work from home, then there are five things you can't live (or work) without. And while this list may not include everything, it will get you started.

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How Ballpoint Pens Work

How Ballpoint Pens Work

Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.

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How Fiber-to-the-home Broadband Works

How Fiber-to-the-home Broadband Works

Fiber-to-the-home broadband connections promise the next generation in connectivity to consumers. Learn more about FTTH broadband connections in this article.

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How FoIP Works

How FoIP Works

FoIP faxing is a method of sending faxes over the Internet. Learn about FoIP protocols and how FoIP allows older 3G fax machines to transfer over the Internet.

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How HotSpot@Home Works

How HotSpot@Home Works

HotSpot@Home lets you make cell phone calls over your home WiFi network. Learn how this useful technology integrates seamlessly between two networks.

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How Internet Faxing Works

How Internet Faxing Works

With faxing over the Internet, you can send and receive faxes via e-mail. Learn how this technology works.

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How Mobile Printing Works

How Mobile Printing Works

Mobile printing allows people on the go to print documents wherever they choose. Learn about mobile printing and find out how a mobile printer works.

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How Paperless Home Offices Work

How Paperless Home Offices Work

Paperless home offices reduce environmental impact, save money and increase office efficiency and security. Learn about paperless home offices in this article.

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How Photocopiers Work

How Photocopiers Work

Most of us don't think about what's going on inside a copier while we wait for it to shoot out the copies. Find out how, in mere seconds, you can produce an exact replica of what's on a sheet of paper!

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How Setting Up a Home Office Works

How Setting Up a Home Office Works

Working from home can be a great time saver, and it offers incredible flexibility in your schedule -- but not if you sacrifice the perks of a standard office. Learn how to set up a home office that meets all your needs.

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How Telecommuting Works

How Telecommuting Works

Telecommuting is an attractive alternative to office work for many people. Learn all about telecommuting in this article.

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How to Green Your Home Office

How to Green Your Home Office

Greening your home office will take more that just buying environmentally friendly products to fill it up with. You'll also have to change some of your behaviors to really make a difference.

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How to Scan and Fax Documents Using Your Camera Phone

How to Scan and Fax Documents Using Your Camera Phone

Faxing documents from your cell phone makes it easy to do business from anywhere. Learn more about faxing documents with camera phone in this article.

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Compressed Air

Compressed Air

Compressed air is great for cleaning dust or stuck-on food out of appliances and electrical fixtures. Learn how air can be a handy home repair tool.

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Home Office Decorating Ideas

Home Office Decorating Ideas

Incorporating your personal style into your home office decoration is key to finding fun at work. Learn how to find and furnish your personal style to create an inviting work space.

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How to Organize Your Household Papers

How to Organize Your Household Papers

This helpful article will give you eight basic rules for organizing your paperwork, plus a more detailed description of filing techniques that work.

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How much does 20-pound bond paper weigh?

When I buy "20-pound bond paper," what part of it weighs 20 pounds? A ream certainly doesn't weigh 20 pounds.

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How to Create a Home Office

A home office can be as small as a folding file or as large as a room. Learn how to create a home office, from mapping out your space to filling it with equipment.

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