This paper shredder is designed for individual workstation or desk use. Its compact size is good for shredding where you work or near where you process documents or check mail. It is best used for convenient instant shredding for small batches or for individual documents. This paper shredder provides improved security and privacy compared to common strip cut shredders. Crosscut is a good balance of security and shredding speed, ideal for personal and general office use. The waste bin has a built-in window to quickly see if it needs to be emptied. Then just lift the shredder mechanism by extending the handle and taking the bin out. This shredder is not meant to be a workhorse for big batch shredding for multiple office users. It is instead spec'd for compact and easy shredding of individual documents, a few pieces of junk mail, or a small batch of paper like for bank statements as you finish reviewing them. Staples are not a problem, so go ahead and shred stapled documents. Best results could be achieved by shredding fewer than the 6-sheet capacity at a time, and avoiding continuous operation to allow partial cooling if possible.