Questions tagged [ergonomics]
Questions about optimizing your workspace and computer setup to reduce effort and strain or to improve your physical performance on a computer task when using it. Questions that are not talking about the ergonomics of computer hardware are off topic.
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How to get a better contrast on Windows taskbar buttons?
I have two problems with the Windows taskbar buttons in Windows 7 (the taskbar is aligned to the left side of the screen):
1) There is almost no contrast between the focused window and other windows
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How can I measure the shock absorption of a key switch?
One common criteria when choosing a keyboard is looking at the shock absorption of its key switches. How can I measure the shock absorption of a key switch?
E.g., the actuation force can be measured ...
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Painful hand positioning on a laptop
I guess most of heard about wrist pain, and so did I.
Im having a problem and I think its not the typical wrist pain since its mostly caused by friction and it mostly happens on the side of the hand.
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With Insomnia, is there a way of going back to a previous request?
For clarification, I'm talking about the REST/URL entry app Insomnia, a Postman alternative, or a way of doing cURL requests easily.
So for my simple REST request needs, this is just pretty much what ...
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Stacking taskbar and toolbars horizontally
I went to my cousin today and when I played on his PC I found the way he organized his taskbar very practical but forgot to ask him how he did it (and he never answers messages).
Basically he has no ...
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Can I limit the frequency of tab switches?
I am looking to reduce the number of context switches I make in order to reduce mental strain I put on myself.
I notice that I sometimes switch between different browser tabs very frequently within a ...
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Graphics Tablet with "click + drag" capabilities without driver installed
I'm looking to use a graphics tablet at work as a mouse alternative, but their lame IT department won't let me install any drivers. Although my monoprice and huion graphics tablets can be used without ...
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When using smaller headphones, how can I minimize pressure-related pain in my auricle?
I have noticed that when using on-ear headphones that lay against my auricles, instead of covering it and laying against my temples, my auricles start to feel painful after an hour or so. It doesn't ...
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Why is straight-on viewing of inexpensive LCD screens no longer the best angle?
I bought several inexpensive tablets in a range of sizes. Each is from a different manufacturer. I have not taken them apart, but using a magnifying glass, I can tell that each screen appears to be ...