Once in a while we come across items that fill multiple ergonomic functions. The Kensington Cool View Wellness Monitor Stand with Desk Fan is one of them and off the bat we like what we see! If you are using an all-in-one-computer, a laptop without a stand, or an external monitor without a stand, […]
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So maybe you’ve heard about ergonomics and you think it is a trend or silly fad that has come now and will be gone tomorrow. Or maybe you think it is just a gimmick or new catch phrase to help sell products better. At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Best Ergonomic Baby Carriers […]
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The word ergonomic is the study of the interaction between individuals, machines or appliances in their environment that can affect their performance and productivity. The purpose of ergonomics is to assess the interaction, or relationship between each component for determining optimum performance. Ergonomic, therefore, examines the relationship between three elements: the individual, the equipment, the […]
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The topic of ergonomics in the workplace is a hugely important one. The discipline of workplace ergonomics consists of all concerns related to the execution of work duties in an ergonomically correct fashion. When we say “ergonomically correct,” we mean doing things in a manner that does not cause undue discomfort, fatigue, or stress to […]
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I’m grateful to Reddit user Alexadar who wrote this article for publishing on AllThingsErgo. He describes an approach to resolve some of the keyboard ergonomic issues related to the keyboard layout, and outlines the ideas he used to achieve his ultimate keyboard layout. Thanks for reading! Ergonomic v. “Regular” Keyboards As “regular” I consider all the […]
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Chromebooks are no longer fringe devices. Way back in 2015, Chromebooks outsold Macs. In the educational market, Chromebooks are dominating and growing quarter after quarter. During the first quarter of 2017 58% of computers sold were Chromebooks. Windows had 31% of the market and Macs 11%. Chances are someone you know is now using a […]
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Want to give the best ergonomic gifts to a college-bound freshmen? Start them now on ergonomic devices. Imagine how much computer time your college-bound freshmen are going to have for the rest of their lives. If a couple of ergonomic devices get them started with good device usage habits, your gift will keep on giving. […]
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Having used Apples and then Macs continuously since the 1990s, their keyboards are everything you would wish for except for good ergonomics. They sure are beautiful and have incredible engineering to produce good touch feel and spacing. Wonder how many people know that in 1993, a full year before Microsoft launched their first ergonomic keyboard, […]
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A blog commenter recently asked how to clean a RollerMouse Free, so I reached out to Contour Design for some guidance. A tech support guy from there sent me some clear and helpful instructions, which he also kindly permitted to be posted here for future reference. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not open your RollerMouse Free if […]
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No review today, but I thought I’d let everybody know about a brand-new resource on All Things Ergo. To match our popular Great Big Guide to Ergonomic Keyboards, we’ve published The Great Big Guide to Ergonomic Mice! Trackballs, rollers, and alternative devices are also covered. It’s pretty extensive, so grab two cups of coffee and check it out.
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I love to try something new – particularly when that something is a keyboard or mouse. So, when inventor Wayne Rasanen offered me the chance to test his company’s latest prototype, the mobile In10Did keyboard, I took him up on it. The unit I received is sort of a miniaturized cross between the Alphagrip and […]
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