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Did it ever happen to you to increase your productivity by changing keyboards? I never thought this could be true, until I bought a good ergonomic keyboard (not naming brands) that made me type so fast, and made my hands not ache after prolonged work. Does this sound familiar to you?
Yes I know what you mean. There is a learning curve with the ergonomic keyboards though, but once you get past that then you are going to be doing well. That said I'm pretty fast anyway.
I work with both straight PC keyboards and laptop kayboards which seem to vary with makers. I am constantly having to change my keyboarding styles to work with these machines. Of course some laptops have those finger mouse things which make it even harder.
Haha, I know what you mean. The finger mouse things are really, really cumbersome, they don't help at all - plus they're hindering your moves when you're typing really fast. I don't know if I'll ever get used to an ergonomic solution, though, I kinda like normal keyboards.
I haven't tried the ergonomic keyboards although I've been thinking about it. I have arthritis pretty bad in my hands and they get tired quite easily as well as pretty painful. I was wondering if that type of keyboard could help but it seemed like there would be an adjustment period.
I only use ergonomic keyboards, and I'm really clumsy when I try to write on a normal keyboard, but I'm not sorry at all. At least my hands aren't tired and don't risk having bad things happen to them.
Well, I would definitely recommend them to anyone that spends a lot of time writing on the computer. Or working on the computer too much. And if we're at that, we should all get better displays too.
I just recently switched to an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. After the initial learning curve, I love it. I've also noticed my wrists aren't so sore at the end of a long day of typing.
You see? That's exactly what I'm talking about. Think of your health, everyone! It doesn't pay off to be ill and have your wrists swollen and what not.
It sure doesn't. I'm not saying everyone should get ergonomic keyboards and mice (ha ha), but still, if you're working hard on your computer and feel pain in your fingers and wrists, it's a sure sign you need one.
Sore wrists can result in RSI and carpal tunnel - which is very nasty - I use a bean bag (home made) in front of the mouse and a long one in front of the keyb. They change shape as you move about and I've found they stop all those little pains and strains.
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