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Laptop Tracking Software Or Labels May Be A Good Investment

Laptop Tracking Software Or Labels May Be A Good Investment

As laptops are increasingly becoming the principle computer that a person works on because of their great compactness, small size, convenience and portability, they become extremely valuable to that person.
Whether it is because the information or data stored on the laptop is classified or confidential or because it represents a lot of [...]

What are the Three Reaching Zones?

What are the Three Reaching Zones?

When using computers, there are three reaching zones that you would typically work within: the primary reaching zone covers items that you will use frequently, even constantly while working on the computer.
The secondary reaching zone is for things that you use regularly but infrequently and the tertiary zone deals with things [...]

Are You Making These Common Computer-Use Mistakes?

Are You Making These Common Computer-Use Mistakes?

OK so you have been working at a computer for a while now, several hours a day and over a period of some years perhaps.
If not full-fledged Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or some Repetitive Stress Injury related problem, you are perhaps beginning to feel the first niggling of muscular or joint strain, [...]

Tips To Travel Light With Your Laptop

Tips To Travel Light With Your Laptop

Few of us can do without a laptop now, in our work requirements, and there is inevitably a lot of carting to and forth, this all important device.
And since one is typically required to travel or commute a fair bit with the laptop in tow to say nothing of a bunch [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About RSI

Frequently Asked Questions About RSI

Repetitive Strain Injury is the kind of injury caused to the nervous system or the musculoskeletal structure that may result from a variety of forceful exertions, repetitive tasks, pressing against hard surfaces or being in still and/or awkward positions for long stretches of time.
Some of the most frequently asked questions about [...]

Light Ergonomics – What Is It?

Light Ergonomics – What Is It?

Light ergonomics has to do with the relationship between a light source and the individual.
This can refer to insufficient light or poor distribution of light.
It also deals with factors such as poor or improper contrast, excessive glare or flickering, thermal heating and acoustic noise such as fluorescents.
Light ergonomics also deals with [...]

Correct Lighting For Your Workstation

Correct Lighting For Your Workstation

Optimum productivity in the work place as well as minimizing stress and injury has various determining factors, and among them is lighting.
Lighting is not just about mood (though it can be important in that it can energize or depress you to the extent of impacting productivity and creativity); it is also about [...]