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Laptop computers have become central to many people’s lives, but they can also pose health and safety problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Mylaptop has compiled a list of 10 accessories to help you get the best out of laptops, and at the same time, improve the ergonomics of using them.
Read on to find out the accessories that every laptop owner should have to ensure safe computer use.
Productivity gains from touch-screen technology will be slow to materialise in the business world, according to research by US IT consultant Gartner.
Instead, it will be the ‘gaming generation’ who are likely to use the devices more, according to the firm.
“What we’re going to see is the younger generation beginning to use touchscreen computers ahead of enterprises,” said Leslie Fiering, research vice president at Gartner. “By 2015, we expect more than 50% of PCs purchased for users under the age of 15 will have touchscreens, up from fewer than 2% in 2009.
An ergonomic office is increasingly essential for a safe workplace. Long hours at office and computer-centred jobs mean people are finding ergonomics to be a necessity rather than an option.
Ergonomic office products manufacturer Kare has published a list of 10 tips for improving the ergonomics of your office, and improving workplace health and safety.
1. One of the most important features of an office is the chair. Every office should have ergonomic office chairs so that every person will be able to make the necessary adjustments in order to get comfortable. The workers can then sit with their feet on the floor, helping to avoid strain to the back and legs.
This simple video demonstrates the thinking behind ergonomic keyboards which have been split in half, to reduce pressure on the wrist, and prevent problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury.
The video explains how a split keyboard means the user no longer needs to twist the wrists to type. It has been produced by ergonomic office product supplier Keytools, and includes a subtle plug for the Goldtouch ergonomic keyboard. The video is short and effective.
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Trust Computer Products has unveiled a number of ergonomic products that aim to reduce conditions like repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome suffered by office workers or PC users.
Its range of laptop cooler stands and monitor mounts has been designed to improve the seated posture of the computer user.
The Notebook Cooling Stand Xstream and the Stylo notebook Stand are suitable for screen sizes of up 17.4 inches and 16 inches respectively. The Xstream has five different height settings and two integrated cooling fans, while the Stylo features rubber pads to reduce the possibility of the laptop slipping.
This video provides an excellent overview of the key ergonomic considerations when working at a laptop computer. The video covers the ergonomics of: monitor height; use of external keyboards to improve wrist position; using an external mouse.
The video is provided by the ergonomics department of Duke University, North Carolina, USA.
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The Targus Numeric Keypad is a plug-in for laptop users who use prefer the ergonomics of the desktop-style numeric keypad when typing in numbers. Besides the conventional wired model, there is also a wireless version of the keypad. It plugs in via a USB port.
The Targus Numeric Keybad is available in black and grey, and its dimensions are 12.7cm x 8.9cm x 2.5cm. It weighs 150g, and is compatible with PC, Mac and Netbook. The wired keypad retails for as little as £6, while the wireless keypad starts at around £13.