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Health risks in using injket printers, pigment based ink vs. dye ink? [closed]
I know from the press that laser printers are suspected to produce health risks for humans because of ozone and emission of particles causing cancer, see for example ...
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HDD health - what do the numbers actually mean?
Defraggler had a little tool that shows the health of the HDD.
But I'm unsure what this all means. Could someone explain them, and which values are good and which are bad?
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Hard-Drive Health Analysis - Western Digital Hard Drive (7200RPM, 320GB)
What is the best tool for determining the health of an internal hard drive? I have a Western Digital 320GB at 7200 RPM. The OS currently installed on it (a fresh install) is Windows 7 Professional ...
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How much radiation do computers emit?
How much radiation do computers (PCs, laptops, etc.) emit? What precautions can users take to prevent/reduce the effects of this radiation?
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Laser printer without harmful emissions?
Laser printers, generally speaking, have a higher print quality and lower operating costs than inkjet printers. I've hesitated to replace the inkjet in my office because I'm concerned about harmful ...
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Should I use a rollermouse? [closed]
I have been using computers for many years now and i'm starting to feel some pain, especially in my arm and shoulder. I'm using my mouse for approximately 4 hours a day, sometimes more. I do think ...
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Seagate STM3250310AS: is the “clunking” sound normal?
I have a 1 GB STM3250310AS. It makes a sort of "kerchunk" sound every now and then as if it's just been started up or is losing power. Is this normal for this type of drive?
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Disk health status warning. Should I be alarmed?
I ran HDTunePRO today and saw that my disk has a Current Pending Sector warning:
I read in wikipedia that the lower this attribute is the better and that it is a "Potential indicator of imminent ...
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Pedometer with accessible data logs? [closed]
Running is good exercise, but (being the geek that I am) taking along a pedometer that could create data dumps I could parse with PHP and show as graphs on my blog would be better.
Are there any good ...
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Desktop application for managing general health
There are quite a number of web apps for managing unwell patients (with particular emphasis
on managing chronic conditions, implants, embedded medication). I want some suggestions for a Desktop app ...
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Are varifocal glasses a good option for pc use? [closed]
I am thinking of getting varifocal glasses however I have heard that they may not be suitable for long term pc use. Does anyone have any experience of this?
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is there some app same as workrave?
i know workaholic and workrave. is there something new?
my workrave can work, but have problem of the ugly icon,see the picture. i try to compile a new version but failed.
workaholic is good, but ...
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HDD health power on count/hours
In this question i checked my HDD health on a drive i had for roughly a year.
It has 188 power on count and 896 power on hours. Is this slow or high value for a drive that may be failing? What are ...
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What kind of eye wear can I use to protect my eyes from being irritated from staring at a screen all day? [closed]
Many of us stare at computer screens all day. Lately, my eyes have been irritated from prolonged staring at my computer screens. Does anyone use or know of any eye wear technology that helps with ...
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How far from the computer screen is it recommended to sit?
I would like to know if there is any recommendations about how far from the computer screen it is good (healthy) to sit when I work in front of the computer long days. In an ergonomic perspective.
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Wacom tablet or Evoluvent Vertical Mouse
Having tried a number of mice that didn't help with wrist pain, I am contemplating buying a Wacom tablet or Evoluvent Vertical Mouse. I have heard great things about both of them.
What do you ...
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Which mouse for preventing carpal tunnel/RSI symptoms? [closed]
Possible Duplicates:
Recommended mouse alternatives for people with RSI from using computer too much?
What do you do about wrist pain?
Which trackball is better to avoid carpal tunnel ...
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Which mouse sensitivity settings are healthier? [closed]
I can't find information about which mouse sensitivity settings are more healthy (from an orthopedic or ergonomic point of view). More sensitivity? Less?
Personally, I can get used to any mouse ...
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Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro - Possible Aluminum Toxicity Source?
I have this MacBook Pro that I recently bought, I love the fact that it is glass and metal almost more than I like the OS but something recently occurred to me. Is it possible that in my years of ...
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Acer Aspire One AOA 150 netbook health monitoring software
I have a Acer Aspire One AOA 150 with Windows Xp Home. I want to monitor the voltages from the power supply, the temperature of the system, the CPU and fan speeds. Much like the functionality of ...
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What are healthy color settings for a terminal window? [closed]
What are good colors to use for a terminal window (text and background) to minimize eye strain/damage? I feel like someone, maybe a design or medical professional, must have done research on this ...
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Anyone know how to cure headache and nausea from laptop viewing? [closed]
I have recently been using a Dell M1530 laptop w/ LED screen and after maybe 5-10 minutes I get nausea and a severe headache that lasts for hours (5 or 6 hours). If I continue to work the laptop the ...
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What do you do about wrist pain?
I use the computer for many more hours per day than any human should, and consequentially I have wrist pain. It hurts to hold the mouse in my hand. Typing is fine, and I've learned how to stop using ...
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What do you do to stay healthy and active while using the computer for several hours a day?
Most users who would use this site are faced with long hours in front of a screen every day. What can be done to stay healthy and active while adapting to this lifestyle?
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What health and ergonomic factors should an all-day computer user take into account?
Many computer users don't think much about the detrimental (and beneficial?) effects of using a computer for 7+ hours per day. What should be considered when creating and sustaining a good working ...
