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This is the first Monday after Daylight Savings Time and everyone is getting acclimated to the feel of the new time. Some may find it a little difficult to start the work week after losing that entire one hour of sleep….so here are a few brain teasers that I found that may help you to

This week, March 11 – 15, there should be less commuting traffic for the Houston area due to Spring Break. Among the schools off this week are Aldine ISD, Conroe ISD, Houston ISD, Humble ISD, Klein ISD, Magnolia ISD, Tomball ISD, Lone Star College, Rice University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M, University of Houston

Daylight saving time, also summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. This weekend, Sunday March 10, 2019 at 2 am is the official time to go into effect.

It’s already that time of year again when we all have to get up an hour earlier to make it to work. Daylight savings time starts Sunday, March 10 at 2:00AM.

Mach 5th , 2019 Mardi Gras !!             According to historians it all began thousands of years ago as a few local celebratory events honoring spring and fertility among Roman Catholics. Then the debauchery spread to other European countries such as France, Germany, England, and Spain, because everyone loves a

Shandon attended Konica Minolta’s bizhub C368/C308 & C658/C558 technical training class in December. Shandon received a Gold Seal for the class! Gold Seal recipients are considered to be in the top 5 % of the technicians attending class. In order to achieve a Gold Seal a student needs to achieve the following:  Overall scores of

The Houston livestock show and Rodeo is the largest in the world. Mutton Busting is a crowd favorite where 5 & 6-year-old children hop on the back of a sheep and hang on for as long as they can. There are over 300 vendors to shop. It is a great boost for the Houston economy.

Do you always think how to improve your business productivity? Well, a business owner has majorly two primary responsibilities. First of all, he or she needs to develop marketing strategies that will promote their brand and spread more awareness about their products and services; and secondly, he or she will think of ways to procure

Is that time of year again to celebrate love and friendship. This is a special occasion on February 14, across the United States and other places around the world, candy, flowers and gift are exchanged between love ones. My wife likes flowers and a romantic dinner on this special occasion, but she has to remind

Are you thinking of renovating your office space? Do you want to accommodate more machinery and upgrade it with better technology? Or are you setting up your start-up and need solid office equipment? Well, regardless of the kind of industry you are catering to, when it comes to establishing a commercial space, there are several

The Super Bowl is coming on the Feb 3, Sunday. And the Pizza Hut selling one topping Pizza for $5, Domino’s Pizza selling two topping for $ 5.99 and Papa John selling three topping large for $7.99. I am ready what to do for this Sunday.

Looking up in the in the southeastern sky around 5:45 am this morning revealed three bright objects. The planets Venus and Jupiter along with the Earth’s Moon were shining brightly and appeared to be almost lined up in a diagonal. This is a impressive sight to behold and helps us to fathom how much more

The digital age has ushered in an era of computers, printers and copiers and other technology related machines. One of the latest machines to have entered this group is a 3D printer. It is by far the most exciting product that the advancement of technology has brought to us. While at Office Systems Of Texas we

Its one of my favorite time’s of year here in Houston – Houston Livestock Rodeo Time! Go Texan day is Friday February 22, 2019, and the Championship BBQ contest begins February 21 – 23rd of 2019. The rodeo and concerts begin January 3, 2019 with Kacey Musgraves, and end Saturday March 16th with Brad Paisley.

Perform the following procedure if your Konica Minolta MFP is giving you a problem when scanning to your PC, SMB or Email. 1.Select the “Job List” on the MFP’s touch panel. 2.Select the “Log” tab. 3.Select (highlight) the most recent job that indicated an error. 4.Select “Details”. 5.Write down the “Results” & “Error Dets” remarks

With the world becoming more and more reliant on technology, the need for electrical items is on the rise. One such item is a copier machine. It is currently on of the most sought after machines in every office today. An office without a copier is a rare thing. Copiers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, prices and most importantly, uses.

15 day into the new year…2019…my slow time of the year, now that HallowTurkeyChristmasNewYear has come and gone and all the Birthdays have come and gone, I get a little bit of a break. Next is the Start of Dance Competitions. Soon I will be getting up extra early on the weekends to get My

Two weeks into the year 2019 and business is running smoothly here at Office Systems of Texas. Microsoft came out with an update to Windows 7 last week which caused some disruption with print/scan devices that are still using that OS. We received acknowledgement that Microsoft “is aware of the problem”. This usually means they

If you run a business, then you should understand the importance of investing in high-quality, advanced, and quite modern office machines. As a business owner, your primary aim should be to get the maximum productivity in the minimal time. So, you should invest in the right office solutions which lighten your effort and energy and

Do you run a business? Then, you must also consider your business development and its expansion too. If you are thinking of establishing another base in the same city, then you need to work on the interior of that office, equip it with some high-tech features, and make it look like an office. The first

Before sunrise this morning, the sky was lit up by the Moon and Venus and presented a spectacular sight. In the morning – Tuesday December 4, 2018 – look eastward before sunrise for the moon and Venus again. If the sky is clear, you can’t miss them! They’re always the brightest and second-brightest celestial bodies,

I am a volunteer at this wonderful shelter and I encourage you to get involved. Adopt, foster, volunteer and/or donate. www.aartexas.org/get-involved/wishlist Abandoned Animal Rescue’s (AAR) mission is to shelter homeless pets until they are placed into permanent homes and to work towards ending pet overpopulation that results in the euthanasia of unwanted cats and dogs.

If you run a commercial business, you will know that a business does not run on its own. You need skill, knowledge, and technology to develop as a business and grow as a field. So, you should understand that in order to make your business reach newer heights of success, you should invest in the right kind

–If you use your GPS to get to your destination, thank the Air Force.  The U.S Air Force maintains GPS satellite and broadcast signals from space to calculate location and time. –An “Ace” is a pilot who has shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft.  Joseph C. McConnell holds the record as Top Jet Ace. 

Stay safe when your Holiday shopping! Protect yourself and your property. Can you pass the Theft Reduction Report Card? Door (s) Unlocked? Window Open? Items in Plain Sight? VEHICLE BURGLARY PREVENTION STORE what you can: in the trunk, glove box or console when possible. Hiding valuables under something will actually attract burglars. TAKE the remainder with

Considering the Thanksgiving Holiday, I thought I would ask this bird-brained question! Was the yummy big breasted American centerpiece named after the Eastern European nation or Vice versa? Or, is there no connection at all! Our feathered friend shows up in fossil records from 23 million years ago. Obviously, you can say the egg came