Remote workers
Is a standing desk worth it for working from home
Is a standing desk worth it? It helps if you will actually switch between sitting and standing. Here is a plain way to decide, and what to try for free first.
Samir Ouali5 min read
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The right kit for how you work
Warehouse and trades
Ear plugs vs earmuffs for loud work: how to choose
Ear plugs vs earmuffs for loud work: plugs are small and fit under other gear, muffs are quick to use. Here is how to choose and when to ask a safety officer.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Chefs and kitchen staff
Wood vs plastic cutting board for a busy kitchen
Wood vs plastic cutting board for a busy kitchen: plastic wins on washing, wood wins on feel and your knives. Here is how to choose and keep them clean.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Teachers
What to keep in a teacher desk drawer for a bad day
What to keep in a teacher desk drawer: a short list of small items that fix the usual problems, from a dead phone to a missing marker, without clutter.
Margaux Dupont5 min read
Remote workers
Noise cancelling headphones vs earbuds for a home office
Noise cancelling headphones vs earbuds for a home office: comfort over eight hours, mic quality and who is in the house decide it. Here is how to pick.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Warehouse and trades
How to choose work boots for concrete floors all day
How to choose work boots for concrete floors: check the midsole, the fit at day's end and the safety rating your job needs. Includes when to replace them.
Samir Ouali6 min read
Chefs and kitchen staff
A starter knife kit for kitchen work: what you need
A starter knife kit for kitchen work needs three knives, a steel or stone and a way to carry them. Here is what to buy first and what to skip.
Samir Ouali5 min read
Teachers
Laminator vs sheet protectors for teachers
Laminator vs sheet protectors for teachers: one makes sturdy resources that last years, the other is quick and reusable. Here is how to choose for your room.
Samir Ouali4 min read
Remote workers
External webcam vs laptop camera for video calls
External webcam vs laptop camera for video calls: a webcam can sit at eye level and often looks sharper, but light matters more. Here is how to choose.
Samir Ouali4 min read