We're a Mac office, and we rotate the computers around when we get new ones. So imagine my delight when I got my weird 15" G4 monitor magically replaced with my boss' 24" iMac! w00t!... except that the giant size really spaces me out. Help! [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Nov 4, 2009 - 13 answers

Doesn't taking breaks for ergonomic reasons hurt "flow"? [more inside]
posted by defben on Oct 22, 2009 - 13 answers

The hinge on my partner's new unibody MacBook Pro is just-loose-enough to make using it in bed annoying. Solutions, cases or a hack welcomed. [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger on Sep 19, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me to achieve a pain-free workstation. I seem to be an ergonomic freak. After my job's ergo chief and her boss have measured me, changed my chair, and lowered my desk, I still have such neck and shoulder pain after an hour at the desk that my productivity is severely compromised. For hours after, I'm in pain. [more inside]
posted by goofyfoot on Sep 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Recommendations for an adjustable ergonomic keyboard arm/tray? This seems to be such a niche market that there is little to no advice to find through searching. An Amazon search yields items with one or (mostly) zero reviews, and not even nerd-frequented sites (MeFi, reddit, etc.) seem to have any posts related to this subject. There are some about desks but that's about it. So, does anyone here have recommendations?
posted by mackstann on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm aching today from four days spent in a bad chair at my job. I need to find a chair I can work in. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Jul 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a development environment where I can create something inspired by (but not the same) as the macbook wheel, i.e. a graphical alphabet interface where letters can be chosen by a controller? Also how can I experiment with using different controllers - wii, trackball touchpad etc? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Jun 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I am not a runner or long distance walker, but would I be less tired and achey at the end of a day spent generally on my feet in a 'barefoot' style pair of shoes such as Nike Free or Vibram Five Fingers, or in a regular pair of cushiony shoes? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on May 2, 2009 - 21 answers

Ache in my hand from using the computer. Solutions? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Mar 30, 2009 - 12 answers

My dominant hand has a painful, bony bump at the joint where my index finger and palm meet (the MCPJ) and I AM going to see a Dr this week about it. Can anyone recommend things I can do to help it not get worse? I cannot not type at my job. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow on Mar 4, 2009 - 6 answers

I have been diagnosed with Brusitis and a bone spur on my non dominant shoulder (left), furthermore I have a torn rotatory cuff. I am slated for schedule for an arthroscopic surgery in a few weeks to remove the bone spur and other things. In the mean time how can I set my posture to help alleviate pain in my shoulder. My doctor said he can't recommend one way as everyone is different so I wanted to get some ideas. I have an adjustable chair that can go very above my desk or way below and it has arms and I've also purchased a MS 3000 Wireless Keyboard I can use if need be.
posted by dolemite01 on Dec 12, 2008 - 6 answers

My mother-in-law loves to sew and knit, but fibromyalgia is slowing her down. Can you recommend any tools or gadgets that might help her? [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna on Dec 9, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm working from home full-time. Hooray! Except the corporate overlords aren't inclined to send an ergonomics expert around to the house to make sure I'm not slowly killing myself. I have a few specific questions about ergonomics and visual health in a home office. [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] on Nov 8, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm a jack-of-all-trades type of guy interested in getting into product design/usability/human factors. I'm somewhat convinced getting a degree in industrial engineering is a good start. Any other paths to consider before I commit to that? [more inside]
posted by NeoLeo on Oct 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Any tricks for enhancing a left-handed life? [more inside]
posted by suki on Jul 27, 2008 - 20 answers

I've recently developed a tingling sensation in my hands and elbow whenever I use my home computer. [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Jun 27, 2008 - 18 answers

How do industrial and product designers or human factors engineers or ergonomics experts talk about the safety implications of redundant controls? [more inside]
posted by gum on May 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Moving tasks [more inside]
posted by radsqd on Apr 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find an ergonomic keyboard with a trackpoint pointing device? [more inside]
posted by thisisnotbruce on Apr 12, 2008 - 4 answers

From a ergonomic and comfort perspective, what measurements do you look for in a computer desk or work area surface? Specifically the height? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Mar 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I have tendonitis in both my forearms from computer over-use. It is bad enough that I'm having trouble taking lecture notes in my university classes--a serious problem. Aside from not using the computer, what can I do? [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Oct 9, 2007 - 26 answers

I am looking for a good computer mouse with certain criteria. It should fit my hand well (I like the rounded but flat mice like the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. An "arrow-shaped" design is also an option.) And it needs to have a high-resolution sensor, ideally 2000dpi or higher. [more inside]
posted by qvtqht on Aug 22, 2007 - 9 answers

Chairfilter: Does anyone have positive or negative experiences with the Stance computer chair? Are there cheaper alternatives with similar functionality (i.e. a partially standing reclined position)?
posted by Krrrlson on Jun 16, 2007 - 3 answers

I am looking for a using a laptop in bed solution for health reasons. [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Mar 29, 2007 - 8 answers

In product design, how do they quantify biomechanic or ergonomic "ease of use"? Do they measure forces or torques needed to use the product, and if so, how? Do they count the number of muscles involved in its use? Do they just try it out on a lot of people? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Dec 12, 2006 - 9 answers

Anyone know of a firefox extension/greasemonkey script that would cause all nytimes.com articles to automatically open in the "single page" format. I read the whole paper online, and it's really annoying to have to click the "single page" button for every article that's longer than one page. Alternately, how hard would it be to write such an extension/script?
posted by ericbop on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers

Why are space shuttle interiors so complicated and so exposed? [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Nov 30, 2006 - 18 answers

What can I do to reduce the glare in my workspace? [more inside]
posted by nessahead on Aug 24, 2006 - 9 answers

Ergonomics, part kajillion. I do have a few particular questions regarding chairs. [more inside]
posted by voidcontext on Jul 21, 2006 - 8 answers

Is there any reason not to buy a used ergonomic chair? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on May 17, 2006 - 13 answers

I need to find a mouse to suit someone with large, but not long, fingers. Who's left handed. [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on May 14, 2006 - 8 answers

Help me break up with my mouse. [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Nov 27, 2005 - 28 answers

What sort of "neat" things and convenience features would you design into your dream home? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Nov 2, 2005 - 122 answers

Computer equipment ergonomics: My grandmother sits in her La-Z-Boy overstuffed chair and rocks all day. I'm looking for a tray or a stand which will allow her to swivel the monitor and keyboard in front of her and use it comfortably while sitting in that chair. Any suggestions as to where I'd find something like this? [more inside]
posted by gd779 on Sep 28, 2005 - 8 answers

Back injury filter [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Aug 20, 2005 - 14 answers

Sitting in a car today as my friend was filling her tank, and my colleagues and I wondered aloud why there doesn't seem to be a standard for which side of the car has the gas cap on it. The car we were in had it on the right, as do both my cars, but the others in the car had cars with the caps on the left. What logic do car manufacturers use to determine from which side fuel is delivered? Some vehicles have the delivery point at the rear, and I believe I once saw a car with the gas cap near the front somewhere. Anyone know a rough ratio of left / right on North American cars? If there is a majority, is it an ergonomics thing? Just curious.
posted by galto on May 18, 2005 - 45 answers

Wanted: workstation (desk and chair) that can be quickly/frequently/comfortably repositioned back and forth between sitting and standing positions. (Also much interested in tips/alternatives for keeping focus while having to do this constant sit/stand switchoff throughout the day.) [more inside]
posted by nakedcodemonkey on May 13, 2005 - 7 answers

A friend of mine needs a new computer desk to make her home office more ergonomic. She's shorter than most people, though--about 5'0"--and most computer desks aren't built with people of her stature in mind. [more inside]
posted by cerebus19 on Apr 17, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm a pretty tall guy, and the chair I have doesn't adjust high enough. Is there any way (I was thinking of some sort of caster extensions) to make my existing standard office chair a couple of inches taller?
posted by cameldrv on Mar 24, 2005 - 3 answers

My parents want to convert from landline to cellphones. They are 84 and 76 years old, and their top priority when choosing a phone are buttons that are big enough for them and a display that is large enough to see (large print screens?). Other features are not important to them. What cellphones should they get?
posted by neuroshred on Feb 27, 2005 - 19 answers

Where would a good place in London be to shop for a chair for my computer desk? [More inside] [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Jan 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Cellphones Ergonomics: I used to have Sprint. Part of the reason I dropped coverage was because I didn't like my phone, a Sanyo 4900. It had great battery life, good technical features, and terrible ergonomics: it never felt right against my ear/head, and it tended to heat up after a few minutes use, making it an uncomfortable and sweaty poor fit to my ear/head (as well as conjuring visions of RF zapped brains, no matter how my rational side told me it wasn't happening). Anyway, I'm considering going back to Sprint, and am looking for recommendations about phones that feel good. [more inside]
posted by weston on Nov 8, 2004 - 6 answers

Ergonomics for non-computer users: I work all day, but I don't use a computer for any of it. What can I do, ergonomically speaking, to work smarter? [MI] [more inside]
posted by josh on Nov 7, 2004 - 3 answers

I hate my mouse. At my new job, the whole desk setup makes it very uncomfortable (tingling along pinky and wrist). I'm debating on trying out a trackball (maybe this one or this one). Is it hard to switch to a trackball from using a mouse all your computing life? Is it worth the effort?
posted by adampsyche on Aug 6, 2004 - 23 answers

Ergonomics question: Why are seats (airplane, bus, car) all so uncomfortable on my neckular area?

(inside there is oh so much more!) [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Apr 11, 2004 - 11 answers