Archive for June, 2010
What Is The Correct Way To Use Your Mouse To Prevent Problems?
That mechanical rodent in all our lives, the computer mouse, can be the culprit for a lot of repetitive strain related injuries and discomforts. Reasons being that the clicking and small precise movements that using a mouse require us to make, can be the cause of several problems which can be avoided by doing the [...]
The iPod Can Cause Temporary Hearing Loss, Say Researchers
It isn’t just your iPod, any portable personal music player may cause temporary hearing loss if you listen to it too loud and really blast it, says the new research. The potential risks have been suggested ever since the time of Sony’s first Walkman and headphones hit the market. Now with iPods dangling from the [...]
Six Body Parts Important For Good Ergonomics
When we speak about ergonomics, there are, in particular 6 body parts that are vulnerable to bad ergonomics and which we need to watch out for, so that there is no likelihood of health problems ensuing: Neck: Holding the phone between the shoulder and the ear, looking down for long periods of time and other [...]
Magnetic Bracelet For RSI? How Effective Is It?
A person who has Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can find it difficult to readjust to life after their diagnosis. One of the popular alternative therapies for RSI management is use of magnetic forces, which offer non drug pain relief options and assists the body in its natural healing processes. Since it does not interfere with [...]
Is All Adware Harmful?
The common misconception amongst many computer users is that all adware is harmful. Adware, also known as “add supported software,” is a software program that installs itself on a computer with the intention to target advertisements to a user depending on that user’s actions on the Internet. Intentional Adware Anything added to a download or [...]
Do You Work Without Breaks? You May Be Risking Your Health
According to a new study, working without any breaks results in putting your health at risk. One in four people in the work place may be doing so, according to the study. Serious health risks could come from working long hours, working while ill or stressed and due to not exercising. And this can result [...]
10 Prevention Tips For Computer Health & Safety
When people think of health and safety, they generally do not think about their computer in the same context. However, your computer system needs just as much protection from Internet viruses that your own body needs from the viruses that affect us. Without proper prevention and protection, your computer could acquire an infection and that [...]
Are Apple Mac Computers Infectable?
For as long as Apple computers have been around, they have claimed they cannot be infected by any virus or malware. However, it has been proven that this is untrue and the Mac or Apple brand of computer is just as infectable as any other computer is. So how do they become infected and what [...]
Tips On What To Do With Your Old PC
With technology developing at the speed of light, PCs become obsolete and are replaced by machines that are smaller, sleeker, more efficient, more able, quicker and better looking. So what do you do with the old PC as now you have a new one? Here are some tips on what to do with your old [...]
Ergonomic Desks For Your Home And Office
Desk is also among the basic needs of any home or office. Aside from its aesthetic value, it should be considered for an efficient and comfortable work spaces to increase productivity. Ergonomic desks are among the efficient furniture for your home or office to keep you working comfortably and productively. What are ergonomic desks? Ergonomic [...]
