Over the past 12 months, standing desks went from popular life hacking meme to eyeroll-inducing sign of a certain type of tightly-wound techie, similar to emptying your email inbox. Several people have asked me if I’m still standing. The answer is yes. Here’s what I’ve learned from 365 days of being a professional stander. More »
We’ve talked about how to ergonomically optimise your desk, but if you’re rocking a smartphone or tablet, you may find that it’s hard to follow the same rules. InfoWorld shares some tips on avoiding RSI when using your mobile devices. More »
Posture problems are rampant, especially among those of us who work hunched over our keyboards all day. If you’re not sure if your posture needs fixing or are sure and want some help, this guide from Men’s Health is for you. More »
An entire day of sitting at your computer can make your wrists feel like they’re going to fall off. Help avoid that pain by stretching your wrists out in the morning with these exercises. More »
Lifehacker founding editor Gina Trapani recently decided to take the plunge that she’s written about others taking, and, after a few days and some adjustments, is digging her new standing work setup. Here’s how she, and others like her, made the transition. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I work remotely at home and spend some many hours planted in my seat typing away. I have a problem though and that is the sore back that I get from my chair. I spent plenty on the current one thinking it would do the job, but I need more and better support. On top of this I have RSI and when uncomfortable I cannot focus on the task at hand. More »
Repetitive stress injury (RSI) and eye strain are common ailments among computer users, and there’s no silver bullet for avoiding them beyond taking regular breaks to relax. Following his doctor’s advice, tech blogger Amit Agarwal suggests a simple 20-20-20 rule. More »
