Review: NKEY G512 Mouse, The Smallest Ergonomic Mouse with the PW 3360 Sensor

Nkey G512 Spark Review

Shot out to Reddit user BananaVoid who wrote the following review over on Overclock.net’s forum. It’s a really comprehensive review. We’re sharing this review as there are not many somewhat ergonomic mice that use one of the best performance sensors in the world. BananaVoid bought an NKEY G512 mouse from a seller on Gmarket (a Korean […]

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Review: R-Go Break HE Ergonomic Mouse with Anti-RSI Software

r-go break mouse review

When you select a glove, you have to select a size. Computer mice are a bit like gloves. Too small or too large and they will not work as intended. Using a mouse that is not right-sized could lead to discomfort or even pain from repetitive stress injuries (RSI). Computer mice, in fact, are one […]

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Five Years Using a Standing Desk – Random Thoughts and Suggestions

ikea standing desk via Mack Male on Flickr

You’ve likely seen articles on the pros and cons of using a standing desk. Some are positive like this  Wired article calling sitting the “smoking of our generation.” Others are neutral to negative like this U.S. News report that standing desks do more harm. This is not an article to convince you to stand but to […]

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Giveaway of an X-Bows Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard!

xbows wrist option

We were lucky to get an early peek at the X-Bows Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard and now running a giveaway to send this keyboard on to one lucky winner! Their Kickstarter campaign ended successfully so those that ordered so start getting their keyboards early 2018. But….one lucky winner will get one this year. Just use the […]

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Case Study: One Approach to Optimizing Ergonomic Keyboard Layouts

planck manual keyboard

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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DIY Ergonomic Keyboard

dyi ergonomic keyboard with mechanical keys

Ever thought about making your own ergonomic keyboard? If so this post is for you! I’ve enjoyed checking out the DIY keyboard builds over at the Reddit Mechanical Keyboard community for some time. And from time to time, people share their split keyboards. Why mechanical keyboards? Most manufacturers make keyboards from one circuit board and […]

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Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse Review

The Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse we’re looking at today is not to be confused with the Goldtouch Comfort Mouse, which I reviewed a few years ago. This new offering from Key Ovation is more nearly vertical than the old Comfort Mouse, has more buttons, and adds a removable palm rest. Let’s take a look.

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Amazon Prime Day Ergonomic Deals

ergonomic deals amazon prime day

Every year Amazon lists a ton of deals for their Prime Day sale. This year Amazon’s Prime Day is on July 11, 2017. Below are some of the Prime Day deals featuring ergonomic or ergonomic-ish products. Here is a quick post of the ergonomic deals we found. There may be more added throughout the day. […]

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German Ergonomic Keyboard and Desk from 1969

german ergonomic keyboard 1969

Well before the PC revolution put computers into nearly every home, this futuristic desk with split keyboard was designed in Germany in 1969. We couldn’t find any more information about this design other than a Getty image. We find this design fascinating! Not only for the ergonomic split screen but also the twin monitors, which […]

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Important Note about Buying an Ergonomic Keyboard for a Chromebook

chromebook keyboard

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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Top Ergonomic Gifts for College-Bound Students

for College-Bound Students

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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Apple’s 1993 Ergonomic Keyboard

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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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