Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboard
5 Keywords: Typing, Keyboard, Ergonomic, RSI, Soft Keys
The Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard has an ergonomic design with a curve away from the centre to help keep the hands in a good typing position. There are programmable hot keys for the internet and many other applications. Access to volume control and e-mail. The keys are are rubber sealed which means spilt liquids do not affect the working of the keyboard (PC Pro review). It also means the keys feel soft and are very quiet.
- Changing Mouse, Keyboard, Colour and Viewing Settings
There are numerous manuals and websites illustrating the settings on a computer that can be changed to suit user preferences and needs. Therefore, this guide just offers the initial menu actions to reach the accessibility options and links to further information related to Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.
- Checklist for looking out for issues related to posture and strain injuries
Useful checklist as a starter for investigating strain injuries whilst working with computers and at a desk. "Checklists as diagnostics and solution-finders aren't very successful, but they can be used as learning tools."<
- Computer related injuries and how to avoid them
Infinite Innovations Ltd provide information about computer related injuries and how to avoid them. Has a useful reminder software package that appears on the screen to help users avoid RSI and other problems.
- The Typing Injury FAQ
The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site, provided by the CTD Resource Network, Inc., containing a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), resources for dealing with these difficulties
- Cornell University Ergonomics Web Site
CUErgo presents information from Ergonomics research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG), directed by Professor Alan Hedge, in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University. They focus on ways to improve usability, comfort, performance and health, through the better ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces.
- Office Ergonomics - Fitting Furnitiure to suit user needs
Ergonomics is the science of creating devices and furniture, which function to fit the human body. Rather than simply creating furniture that can accommodate a person, ergonomics seeks to design furniture that works well with a person's body to prevent physical injury and strain.
