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The "One Thought One Paragraph" Blog Archive

Word Prediction Software - Reduce Number of Keystrokes
Word Prediction Software - Reduce Number of Keystrokes Since Voice recognition may not always be a feasible solution for your workplace you may at least be able to reduce the number of keystrokes. The solution is Word Prediction Software:
when you type a letter, the software predicts what you might want to write and displays a list of possible words from which you can choose. When you see the word you want, you can choose it with a single keystroke or with the mouse.
Take a look at WordQ which offers a 30 day trial version.
August 16, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Three Quick Steps to a Healthy Workplace
The quick start to a safer and ergonomic work place: And remember: Computer Related Injuries can affect anyone!
July 28, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Arms And Shoulders Ache? Exercise!
If your upper body aches at the end of the workday, exercise may be the way to ease your soreness. Ergonomic interventions are intended to make your work space and equipment better suit your activities. Bottom line: you need an ergonomic setup and exercise - one or the other is not enough. read article
July 27, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Addicted to Gadgets? Just sit still and relax!
Everywhere I see people punching BlackBerries, scrolling iPods and clicking video game controllers. What happened to just relaxing, reading a book, or enjoying the time? We will have a generation suffering from BlackBerry thumb, trigger finger, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Stop it now!
July 25, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Stop Crumbs from Spreading: The Keyboard Food Tray (or Fool Tray)
Stop Crumbs from Spreading: The Keyboard Food TrayOK, we already work in bad postures with a non-ergonomic setup as you can see in the picture. And now we don't even have to get up anymore to eat. How bad can it get? PLEASE: take mini-breaks, walk around, and stretch! Don't eat at your desk! Don't be a keyboard fool!
July 20, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Top 10 of Weirdest Keyboards Ever!
I think the regular keyboard should be on the list of weirdest keyboards as well: why was it designed the way it is? QWERTY layout comes from type-writers to prevent jamming and it is outdated. The regular keyboard is weird and not natural at all.
July 20, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Why are They Hurting Themselves?
I see so many people in the office working in terrible positions. In meetings they frequently crack their neck to get some relief. Why doesn't anyone know about ergonomics? Do we need to get severely injured first before we learn?
July 18, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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Is Voice Recognition Software the Solution to Typing Injuries?
Maybe at home voice recognition can be used but not in offices around the world. The noise level may be too high and co-workers around you would certainly be irritated.
July 17, 2006 by ergonomictimes
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