There’s never a safety pin around when you need one, but in most offices, there are plenty of paper clips. Turn that paper clip into a safety pin with a pair of pliers and some ingenuity.

If you don't have a safety pin, you can try a similar method with a paper clip, or you can try rethreading with a straw. Get daily tips, tricks, and tech guides from Jordan and the team.

People have long used ribbons, flowers, colors or badges to symbolize political causes ... Enter the lowly safety pin. That humble but practical device is fast gaining a higher profile, as ...