It figures that after posting about how my hands were doing pretty well, I’d start having some flare-ups. 😉 Interestingly, it seems to have been from writing rather than typing or mouse-clicking though. For a couple weeks, I was doing a lot of writing on a project, and my hands began to ache a bit,…
RSI Update: My Hands Have Been Better
Is RSI something that one is ever completely cured of? I’../2004/07/rsimy_condition.html”>here) Although I still have trouble with my hands, I’ve been able to get back to a close-to-normal work load. Since I work from home, I do spread my tasks out over the entire day (an hour here, do something away from the computer, an…
How to Get Organized (a list for clutter-freaks everywhere)
SORT Divide your clutter into piles of related stuff. Label the piles. Finish sorting before you toss anything (if an item belongs in another room, just put it outside the door until later–don’t let yourself get distracted for now). TOSS Go pile by pile, throwing out anything that’s obviously junk Go through again, asking yourself…
Custom-built Computer Desks?
I’ve been looking for a new computer desk (something that’s ergonomically correct yet has room for my copious stuff) for more than a year. (Ok, I haven’t spent a lot of time looking, but I’ve been keeping my eye out, ya know?) The pieces I see at Office Depot and stores like that never quite…
Ergonomics Seminars Aimed at the User
I’ve seen all sorts of workplace ergonomics courses aimed at corporations (with the idea that an individual in the business will be trained and then disseminate the information down to Joe Blow in the cubicle), but I haven’t seen too many that just anyone can attend. Businesses are more worried about productivity than your health…
I Ordered a TheraCane
I decided to put an Amazon gift certificate to use by ordering a TheraCane (link goes to Amazon where there’s a picture if you’re curious). In case you haven’t heard of them before, Theracanes are nobby sticks with U-shaped hooks that allow you to massage the muscles in your back. I know I have trouble…
New Keyboard Aims to Thwart QWERTY Evilness
Lots of people with hand problems (RSI, CTS, <insert other initials denoting over-use problem>) make the switch from QWERTY to DVORAK keyboard layouts, but some new keyboards are coming down the line that will offer other alternatives. This one is put together by a 62-year-old electrical engineer and will premeir at the next Consumer Electronics…
Home Office Economics
We’ve talked a lot about ergonomics (hence the name “ergoblog”), but I came across an article on home office “eco-nomics” (stress on ecological/environmental benefits more than economical) that was interesting. It talks about the perks of working at home. The article says “Stay-at-home workers increase their personal time and reduce their environmental impact by foregoing…
Senseboard “Virtual Keyboard”
I’m not a big cell phone text messager, but I have seen numerous articles in the last year or two addressing the awkwardness of creating messages on those tiny pads meant for dialing phone numbers. Likewise, PDA users have to deal with tiny interfaces. From the articles I’ve read, doctors are starting to link increased…
Mouse Bridges
I’d never heard of a mouse bridge until I was over browsing the Safe Computing web site. It’s a flat little device that raises the height of your mouse pad and moves it closer to the keyboard (it looks like it’s meant to hover over the number pad, which most of us don’t use anyway). …
Tablet PCs
I’ve liked the idea of tablet PCs since I first found out about them, since they give you the option of alternating typing with writing on the screen. Last year, when I needed to buy a laptop, I thought about getting one. Ultimately, their price (twice as much as comparable laptops I was looking at)…
Microphones for Voice Recognition Software
Which microphones are best for dictation software? Anyone who’s used voice recognition knows how important it is to have a quality mic for good results. I’../2004/07/plantronics_dsp.html”>Plantronics DSP 500 that I bought and did a review on over a year ago. If you are wondering what other people like, over at Applelinks, Charles Moore–a Mac user…