Internet Business: Upgrading your PC or Laptop

Internet Business: Upgrading your PC or Laptop
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Healthful Computing

I thought I,d post this tid bit to help those computer geeks that never get enough of working on computers.

Healthful computing means just what it says. Learning how to work on computers without ruining our health. No one ever told us that bending over, slaving at the peek screen could be hazardous to your health. What's that??. Well just look at all the cases of wrist operations, back surgeries, and ergonomic reorganizations and you,ll see this can hurt later. As a help desk support tech, I noticed answering the phone constantly began to cause certain pain. Typing memos and updates to help files,answering emails became laborious, not to say causing discomfort.
Welcome to the world of pain. Yes, by not paying attention to signs of pain, you could be in for a world of trouble. Most people probably work on pc,s without ever thinking that little nagging pain can grow into surgery. Wrist surgery is very popular. What happens is the joints start causing the most pain- carpal tunnel I believe. Seen those wrist straps on someone before???? Yup, the probably work constantly, typing information on a computer screen.

MAKE A FEW CHANGES
1. Check your chair height, position.
2. Correct your keyboard, it should be lower or at elbow height.
3. Use good lighting.
4. Correct your desk setup-change it to a more natural position and feel.
5. Exercise your wrists periodically, get up and walk around, stretch also.
6. If you talk or answer the phone more than normal-get a ear plug, possibly a headset.

Believe me, this will save you years of aggravation and pain. Remember surgery hurts, and may not restore your true ability to be mobile again. Start today-cleanup your setup.