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While we're on the topic of computer use issues, thought I'd share something I discovered for mouse use. I realize lots of us like to go solo keyboard, but for
by Qz 16y ago
While we're on the topic of computer use issues, thought I'd share something I discovered for mouse use. I realize lots of us like to go solo keyboard, but for when you have to use a mouse, try this:
Put the mouse (m] sideways pointed left at the bottom left side of your keyboard:
[Keyboard]
(m]
Rest your elbow on the desk, so your arm is parallel to the keyboard.
I've been doing this for a few months now, and it's been a huge improvement. It might take a while to get used to the mouse being perpendicular to the pointer orientation on screen, but maybe not (didn't for me). The position is somewhat adapted from the tai chi standing practice posture.
- sprout 16y agoI do this when I'm forced to work at a desk. Though presently I'm sitting- well, reclining across two chairs, my keyboard in my lap. My mouse is sitting on a table to my right, so I actually raise my arm so it's at a 90 degree angle from my body to use the mouse. That works pretty well (incidentally, I'm reclining to spare my knees - keeping them bent for hours at a time is not a good thing, better to leave them straight. )
- Encosia 16y agoI can confirm that this setup has legs, long-term. I've been using my mice that way for over a decade now, after accidentally stumbling onto it. A good cordless mouse makes this configuration much more convenient (I'm still using an aging Logitech G7, for example). Curious, do you write left handed? I do, and so does the only other person I know of that uses this setup.
- Qz 16y agoActually no, I'm right-handed. I don't even remember how I ended up with the setup... maybe my mouse just gradually moved leftwards across the desk in search of better comfort!