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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by akho on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:20AM (#42387930)
Their arms and neck hurt from computer use, so they develop elaborate setups to be able to use computers more.

I just hope the ingenuity will run out before their body reaches an unrecoverable state.

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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by margalabargala on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @12:11PM (#42390053)
This is a bit unfair.

Their arms and neck hurt from using computers (specifically laptops) in their factory configuration.

They have reconfigured the physical layout to no longer cause pain when used.

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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by dammaj on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:43AM (#42388185)
Well, I don't the intention is to spend more time using the computer. When your work consists of using the computer, it is "rational" to do whatever is possible to minimize the undesirable effects and any harm. Now, if you are suggesting that OP should change his work (or his hobby) then your I don't think your comment is helpful. Regards.
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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by ntietz on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:52AM (#42388294)
The OP is a woman who uses she/her pronouns.
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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by dammaj on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @11:45AM (#42389694)
Well, sorry if that was offensive, I should have used "they" in case of doubt.
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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by ntietz on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:51AM (#42388285)
It’s a “yes and” approach. I’ve been pursuing physical therapy and medical treatment the whole time as well.
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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by akho on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @01:53PM (#42391334)
Glad to hear that, and hope you can work it out.
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Re:Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps) by rhcom2 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @10:26PM (#42395915)
Looks like shes a programmer and writer so they're doing what they can to continue using their tools for career.
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