How To Be More Productive When Working From Home
Is working from home (or to use the term – telecommuting) more productive than working from an office? The debate was re-ignited after Marissa Mayer's clarion call to all Yahoo employees. Just like all blah-blahs, this one too has two sides to it. But for me the question is not important. The answer to how can working from home be made more productive is more vital.
How To Buy A Sweet Office Chair For Less
If you spend a lot of time on your computer you probably spend a lot of time sitting. Slowly, over the course of hours, you may experience pain. The pain goes away after a few minutes or hours – at first. Over time, however, minor pains can add up to serious health concerns. Ergonomic office chairs help, but are also expensive, which is why most people don’t buy them.
Why Your Eyes Hurt Using a New iPhone, iPad Or iMac
The Apple LED screen is a common source of complaint among consumers. Many new iPhone, iPad, and Mac users have reported that it causes eyestrain and general discomfort, yet if you look around on the Internet, you can't find much backing for the problem. Apple itself hasn't offered a solution, and some people think that it's even some kind of conspiracy.
Do You Sit, Stand, or Lounge When Using Your Computer? [You Told Us]
More and more people are using computers - both for work and for pleasure - for long periods at a time. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's a practice that promotes a sedentary lifestyle. This certainly is a bad thing, as there are countless maladies connected to inactivity and obesity. This emerging understanding and knowledge of how some of us are doing harm to our bodies.
How To Build A Cheap Standing Desk From Ikea, And What It's Like To Use
There's a current craze emerging for standing desks, literally desks that you stand at while working. Having spent the last five years as a self-employed freelance writer who spends most of his days sat at a desk, I've experienced back problems as well as instances of the seemingly unavoidable repetitive strain injury. Perhaps a standing desk is the solution to my problems.
Zen for Writers: Finding a Calm, Peaceful State For Your PC That Would Inspire Productivity
Writing is one of the toughest jobs in the world. It's lonely and you have to focus and think at the same time. Our brain, however, is constantly looking for new stimuli. It loves nothing more than entertaining random thoughts and shifting attention to attractive signals. That's how you get distracted and side-tracked and this is what makes writing so hard. Most professional writers have a routine and a matching workspace to get into the flow of writing.
Don’t Break Your Back: 5 Tips For Using A Laptop In Comfort
Laptops are small, light and portable. They are also, in a strange twist of fate, often far more uncomfortable than the bulky desktops they replace. Being forced to place the screen, touchpad and keyboard in a compact box creates all sorts of ergonomic issues. And then there’s the matter of carrying it around. Using a laptop as your primary PC doesn’t demand that you sacrifice comfort, however.
From Sitting To Standing While Typing: Why You Need To Change Your Working Habit
Writing full-time keeps me sitting at a desk nearly eight hours a day. My office chair is not one of those Lexus ergonomic models designed to take away the pain of sitting, and though I’ve tried using “take a break” apps like Time Out, I often sit way too long for my health. So after reading articles and studies about standing while typing, I decided to try it for myself. This article is about my experiment with changing a habit we take for granted.
3 Easy & Inexpensive Ergonomic Enhancements For Your Home Or Office
Most geeks are addicted to their desk. It’s particularly bad for those of us who both work with a computer and play on a computer. Humans weren’t made to sit in chairs for hours at a time. Let’s look at some cheap (and sometimes free) ergonomic enhancements that can literally improve your life.