Archive for January, 2010
Does A Laptop Stand Really Make Sense?
Many will assert that laptops are for laps and certainly there are a lot of DIY laptop stands which you can make at home using common items from around the house and a bit of imagination, but for many of us getting a proper laptop stand or holder can make the difference between comfort and [...]
The Most Common Computer-Related Injuries To Watch Out For
Sometimes computer use and immobile in one place for extended periods of time can cause stress, strain and injuries that we may not even be aware of, which is why it is important to know about the commonly occurring computer related injuries and to vigilantly watch out for them, before they get worse: Posture related [...]
A Large Laptop Screen For Better Ergonomics
Sony and all the others may extol the virtues of their new super small, super slim, super light laptops till they are blue in the face, but let’s face it; this is not exactly in the interest of reducing work stress and strain. Those nifty little pocket books are literally that pocketbooks and may be [...]
The Ergonomic Workstation – It’s Personal
By definition, Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment[Ergonomic equipment], and workplace to fit the worker, with the accent on the individual worker. While some of us are five feet nothing and others tower over others at well over 6 feet, and while some of us may be suitable for the featherweight category, [...]
What Is The Vertical Computer Mouse?
The vertical computer mouse is one that is differently shaped and is designed to support the mouse using hand in the position of a handshake and claims to eliminate forearm twisting. A regular mouse, known as the horizontal mouse, to distinguish it from the vertical mouse, causes your forearm to twist away from its natural [...]
Healthy Computer Use Positions – A Checklist
For all of us that use computers or wok on computers for extended periods of time, need to be aware of the many health hazards that lurk and which we may well be unaware of. Here is a check list of dos and don’ts for computer that could help you check potentially harmful practices: Positioning [...]
Office Document Holder For A Clutter Free Desk
We may strive to achieve a paperless office, but the truth is that we haven’t really transitioned into a world that no longer requires hard copies of documents. So in a typical office situation, one is usually required to work on a computer while still referring to physical documents or reference books. Now this really [...]
Use The Computer Optimally, Be More Organized
When working on the computer, most of us are unaware of the remarkable programs and features that are built into the soft ware that we use and take for granted. There are many things the software itself is able to do which we are not aware of, or simple plug-ins that can be downloaded and [...]
