Comments on: From Sitting To Standing While Typing: Why You Need To Change Your Working Habit

By: himagain

himagain — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:40:42 +0000

Of course, all of these great alternative ideas are no substitute at all for getting off your bum and going for a minimum 10 minute walk every 2 1/2 hours and having nothing to look at that is closer than five metres and under no circumstances stare at one of those tiny, tiny screens that everybody seems to carry like a diabetic’s syringe. :-)

Oh, and one really great brain/eye saver is here:
http://stereopsis.com/flux/
I even found this on Makeuseof – magic

By: himagain

himagain — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:21:40 +0000

Are you talking about an Apple here?
Oh – sad to say like most things from Apple they have problems in the real world.
I often forget to check with people who ask about Dragon if they have an Apple product.
There are always problems with Apples it seems, even after they sneakily absorbed Linux as “their” operating system.
I certainly couldn’t recommend Dragon on an Apple – didn’t even know they had a version for it.
For serious use I always recommend the Premium Edition, anyway.
It allows them to use a dictation recorder (buy a cheap Sony SX57)
AND I tell people to save money on their mic. Buy a cheap desktop Logitech $30.

As for performance, 300% is about average increase – ignoring the health benefits.
A side bonus is that by learning to speak in a lower tone (works wonders) then you also speak more slowly and sound more authoritative! :-)

N.B: this was all dictated using Dragon NaturallyPreferred Premium Version 12 on my $30 desktop Logitech microphone with four corrections required)

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:04:57 +0000

Thanks Sue, I’ll check it out.

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:04:31 +0000

Yep, James, it’s essential if you work at your computer all day. I also like how I just come in my office and do something on the computer without sitting down to do it.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:14:11 +0000

You might want to look into an Air desk at airdesks.com. After having some serious back surgery, I was unable to pick up my laptop. I got one of these, and was able to swing my laptop back and forth to work without having to lift it. They also make a taller version if you want to stand while working, and the height is adjustable.

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:26:25 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Natalie.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:48:53 +0000

There are a ton of options for making your own “standing desk” (believe me, I’ve tried a few myself at home.)
But the thing that all of these lack– even the ever popular Ikea “standing desk” that you mention– is the ability to move between sitting and standing.
I use a NextDesk at work. It is an adjustable height desk that moves from sitting to standing, smoothly, electronically, and I don’t even need to pause in what I’m doing when I want to take a “sitting break” during the day.
After 8 hours of standing, I promise you’ll need a sitting break. It’s also better for your metabolism to alternate and move around.
Anyway, I just thought you guys would like to check them out: http://www.nextdesks.com/models

Thanks very much for the post!

Natalie

By: Jeb Scannell

Jeb Scannell — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:43:54 +0000

Hi Mr. Chavanu,

You wrote a very good article. I sit and stand through out the day using a draftsman chair and our OfficePro/10 configured for stand up applications — http://www.akp-inc.com/op10.html It is built to last for many years of use and will roll to wherever you need it.

Regards,

Jeb Scannell

By: Len Ferstman

Len Ferstman — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:37:35 +0000

what is the source of the adjustable laptop stand in the first image near the top of this page

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/from-sitting-to-standing-while-typing-why-you-need-to-change-your-working-habit/ ?

who manufactures or sells it?

By: Kamron Kunce

Kamron Kunce — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:11:06 +0000

My pleasure! Please let me know if you have any questions at all regarding UpDesk. I’m happy to help out.

Kamron Kunce
Director of Social Media

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:56:42 +0000

Thanks Kamron for sharing another resource. http://myupdesk.com/

By: Kamron Kunce

Kamron Kunce — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:47:51 +0000

Thanks for raising awareness of the risks involved with sitting down for long periods of time. Most people don’t realize the ill effects it has on the body. Time for a change.

The UpDesk is the perfect solution. It’s a height-adjustable desk that smoothly transitions up or down with a touch of a button (or manual crank). You’ll find that we’re competitively priced as well.

We would love to earn your business and recommendation! Help us raise the standard… one desk at a time.

Kamron Kunce
Director of Social Media at UpDesk

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:50:10 +0000

Shawn, I can totally concur with that. Thanks for your feedback.

By: Shawn Ashree Baba

Shawn Ashree Baba — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:48:48 +0000

I can say from experience that sitting for long periods of time can cause serious back problems. Thanks for this article!

By: Bakari Chavanu

Bakari Chavanu — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:39:54 +0000

Thanks, Mark, for your feedback. Like how you break down the pros and cons of standing while working. I have to admit that I tend to use my barstool about half the time because standing for long periods puts a lot of weight on my feet. But setting in a barstool is still better than an office chair. I can hop off the stool at anytime and stand like I’m doing now.