ergonomics

ergonomics

Bias Lighting

I've talked about computer workstation ergonomics [https://blog.codinghorror.com/computer-workstation-ergonomics/] before, but one topic I didn't address is lighting. We computer geeks like it dark. Really dark. Ideally, we'd be in a cave. A cave … with an internet connection. [http://tuts.pinehead.tv/

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hardware

LCD Monitor Arms

Steve Olson contacted me a few weeks ago after he saw my post on ergonomic computing. Steve works for Ergotron, and offered to comp me some monitor arms. Usually when I get offered free items related to my blog, I politely decline. I don't want a conflict of

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ergonomics

Computer Workstation Ergonomics

I spend almost every waking moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an indoor enthusiast. I've been lucky not to experience any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers, but it is a very real professional risk. I

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furniture

The Ideal Computer Desk

A few years ago, I did a bit of research on computer desks and decided on this AnthroCart model [http://www.anthro.com/ppage.aspx?pmid=18]: And it's a fantastic computer desk. But its Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF [http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2004/06/

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ergonomics

A Developer’s Second Most Important Asset

As software developers, we worry a lot about improving and protecting our most important asset – our brains. But what about our second most important asset – our rear ends? As much time as we spend seated in front of a computer, it pays to think about investing in quality seating. I’

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