Would you spend 3 months learning something that could benefit you for the rest of your life? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? 🧠

Yet, it took me reaching a point of physical pain to finally make a change.

#ergonomic #developer #keyboard #programming

https://www.cellos.blog/p/my-journey-to-pain-free-typing?r=63rmhk

Is it just me, or is it impossible to get a decent vertical mouse?

I've owned a couple of the cheap ones, and the scroll wheels failed after ~6 months. Splurged on a Logitech MX Vertical, and the scroll wheel still works great over a year later - but the left click switch is failing (I can hear/feel it click, but it drops the input 10% of the time).

Anyone out there have any suggestions? Has to be a vertical mouse due to accumulated damage from 30+ years of using "flat" mice. I don't need any bells and whistles (extra buttons, trackball, joystick, etc) but I won't complain if they're present. I use a mouse 10+ hours a day, so durability is important!

Edit: got the model of the Logitech mouse wrong, heh.

#mouse #mice #computer #hardware #ergonomic

Bought a used #Kensington #Orbit #Trackball with Scroll Ring a couple of years ago for testing instead of using a classic computer #mouse because the surface of my Microsoft #Intellimouse Optical from ~2000(!) finally went goo: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/jpiv8p/microsoft_intellimouse_optical/

#OrbitTrackball: Love at first use. And it's #ergonomic and not wireless. 👍

Unfortunately, this week one of its buttons started to act weird so I just bought a new one as a replacement.

https://www.kensington.com/p/products/featured-products/orbit-trackball-with-scroll-ring/

I can totally recommend that thing.

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No joke. Buying wristpads, and an ergonomic mouse and taking frequent breaks does wonders for wrist health.

Don't ignore the symptoms of strain and fatigue! I almost did but I'm glad I listened to my artist friend on the matter!

#ergonomic #wristcheck #takebreaks

Review: Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 (and how to make it work in Ubuntu)

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2011/06/review-evoluent-vertical-mouse-4-and-how-to-make-it-work-in-ubuntu/

New! Read my 2018 guide to setting up the Evoluent in Linux

The Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 costs close to £100. Let's get that out of the way. This is a pretty expensive mouse. Considering they give away basic USB mice with cornflakes, why would anyone spend the cost of a Kindle on a pointing device?

Let me explain...

"The two things you've got to spend your money on in life are your bed and your shoes; if you're not in one, you're in the other."Ancient proverb

I have been prone to RSI in my hands and wrists. Seeing as I make my living using my hands to make computers do magical things, I think it's wise to spend money to protect my hands.

"The two peripherals you've got to spend your money on in life are your keyboard and your mouse; if your hands aren't on one, they're on the other."Terence Eden

I may detail my love of my keyboard - the Microsoft 4000 - in another post. For now, let's talk mice!Or, skip straight to the Linux install instructions.

Three Generations of Mice

I'm in love with the Evoluent Vertical Mouse. I got my first (the generation 2) in 2007. A few years later I got a 3rd generation so I could use one at home and one at work.Enter the 4th generation - the VM4R. There's a VM4L for those sinister south-paws, and a VM4S for those with smaller hands.

Here's all three of my mice playing together.The VM4R is similar in size and shape to the previous versions.It has a wider base and a larger lip to stop your finger from dragging along the desk.

Unboxing

No tech review is complete without an unboxing. Here's mine.

Impressively, Evoluent use "environmentally-responsible" packaging. Essentially a cardboard box and some bubble wrap. I was nervous that this wouldn't be enough to protect it in transit - but the mouse is pretty tough.The box contains some brief instructions and a mini-cd containing Windows drivers.

The Good

There's just so much to love about this mouse! I'll contain myself to a few points.

Vertical = Less Pain

Pain and comfort are subjective. But since using the Vertical Mouse range, my wrists have been free of pain.There are a vast number of reviews on the Evoluent website, including this one:

"The vertical mouse received very good feedback from the product testing. Our product testing team of physical therapists, ergonomists, MD's and administrators found the mouse to be comfortable, easily adaptable and promoted a neutral wrist/forearm postures."Greg Ryan, University Health Services, University of California at Berkeley

I can't say that this will fix your health problems - and you should certainly see a doctor immediately if you're experiencing RSI - but this device has bought back the joy of computing for me.

Thumb Buttons

My index finger is near worn out from 3 decades of clicking crappy mice. I'm now able to map the buttons so that my thumb can click. A lifesaver for me. As a bonus - anyone who sits at my desk finds themselves unable to fiddle with anything because they can't work out how to click!

The VM4R now comes with two thumb buttons. I'm not sure what use I'll put the other one to yet!

The Need For Speed

The VM4R comes with a dedicated button for switching the speed of the mouse pointer.A simple click sets the speed which can easily be seen via the LEDs.This is a vast improvement on the 3rd gen model where the button was underneath the device.The advantage is that you can use a high-speed mouse so you don't have to move your wrist or arm very far as you go from one end of the screen to the other. It also means you can rapidly change to a lower sensitivity when you're working on something which needs very fine grained control - like pushing pixels in Photoshop. I imagine this mouse is great for gamers who require a fast reacting device.

The Bad

There's very little that I would change with this mouse. I note three minor quibbles.

Scroll Wheel Clicking

Scrolling with the wheel makes a really loud clicking sound. With the 2nd generation mouse there was no clicking. The third generation lightly clicks as you scroll. The clicking on the VM4R is loud and, to my fingers, slightly stiff.Personally, I prefer a free-spinning wheel. But it's not the end of the world.

Suitability of Chrome

Fingers sweat. It's not pretty, but there it is. Human skin leaks all kinds of gunk - some of which is corrosive. I found the surface of my 2nd generation mouse was gently worn away over time.The 3rd gen mouse is made from a different material which doesn't seem to suffer from this problem.

The chrome on the VM4R looks lovely - but I wonder how long it will remain pristine. It's already picking up fingerprints.

LED

There's no way to turn off the glowing Evoluent LED. I doubt it's much of a power drain, but it's the sort of thing that might get a bit annoying in the dark.

...and The Beautiful

It looks like a spaceship!

This is a gorgeous mouse. The lights, the chrome, the shape, all conspire to make it an eye-catcher. Expect to get lots of questions about it if you're in a busy office.

Buy It Now

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Evoluent line of pointing devices.You can buy the Evoluent VM4R from Amazon (affiliate link) or directly from Evoluent (although international shipping is expensive).The upgrades in VM4R are impressive - but if you don't often need to change pointer speed, or use thumb buttons, buy the VM3.

Linux Geekyness

The basic mouse functions work automagically in Linux (tested on Ubuntu 9.10 and higher). The buttons are responsive, the wheel scrolls, changing the pointer speed works, etc. A point to note is that the the wheel click does not paste - to get that, you'll need to remap the buttons.

Remapping the buttons is slightly trickier, however. Not least because of Ubuntu's seemingly random changes to how it handles pointing devices. If you're happy with the buttons just as they are, you'll be fine. If you need to remap the buttons due to mobility issues, read on....

A quick "xinput list" gives us the device name.

Despite reporting 14 buttons, there are only 6 physical buttons available.Running

tells us which buttons are being pressed down. Here are the results (the brackets signify the action, if any, that happens when you click the button).

Remapping The Buttons

There are two ways of remapping buttons. The lazy way and the correct way.

The "Lazy Way" - xinput

We can use xinput to set which buttons do what. The command is pretty simple

So the first number is what you want Button 1 to do. So, if you want your index finger to be the wheel-click, and all other buttons to stay the same, the command is

I like to have my thumb be the clicker, the wheel click paste, my ring finger right click, the index finger and little finger do nothing. So I use

You can get that command to ruin at start-up. Different versions of Linux will do it differently - I've detailed some of the ways you can do this in Ubuntu in the forums.

The "Correct Way" - Xorg.conf.d

Ubuntu has an annoying habit of switching around how you configure the mouse - and no easy way to configure it graphically! This method should work on Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04.

Running lsusb tells us that the USB ID is

Create a new conf file

Use the following as a template

Substitute your own USB ID and preferred button mapping.

Hey presto! Your buttons are mapped.

#ergonomic #evoluent #HowTo #linux #mouse #mouseButtons #review #ubuntu

Epomaker Split 65 Review: A Budget Ergonomic Keyboard

Disclaimer

Epomaker sent the Split 65 mechanical keyboard for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinion. This will be my honest review of the keyboard. Make sure you also check out my latest reviews for the Epomaker Tide Alice and Aula F108. I will also leave my Amazon Affiliate link where I can because it really helps me out.

What’s in the box?

https://youtube.com/shorts/O5mpKaq-bTA

• Split 65 Mechanical Keyboard
• 3 Extra Switches
• Wireless Dongle
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• USB-C to USB-C Cable
• Key/Switch Puller
• User Manual

Features

If you are looking for a budget friendly ergonomic keyboard, then the Split 65 might be for you. This beautifully designed 65% keyboard 68 keys and a knob for volume controls. Each key and switch can be easily swapped with the included tool, and each has a soft south facing RGB for a little added flare. The split design and height make it easy to for users to find the most comfortable typing angle. There is also a magnet to keep the two halves together for a cleaner layout when you’re done.

As for performance, the anti ghosting N-Key rollover makes every keystroke count. The QMK/VIA support gives this keyboard tremendous utility. Its 3000 mAh battery gives it a respectable lifespan through its high speed wireless and Bluetooth connections. The even faster wired connection is ready to pick up the slack when it needs to.

Most importantly, the gasket mounted design and the four layers of dampening material gives the keyboard its satisfying typing sound without it becoming obnoxious.

The Sound Test

https://youtube.com/shorts/O5mpKaq-bTA

Review

I was a little disappointed by the Split 65’s design of because the keyboard looked a little too simple. I love the color scheme and appreciate the simple clean design, but it didn’t impress me like other Epomaker keyboards have. With time, the opinion did change, especially when I got to enjoy the benefits of a split keyboard.

I have a repetitive stress injury in both hands that require specific ergonomics. The wrong keyboard will cause so much pain that I can’t use my hands. Split keyboards have the solution to my problem, and Epomaker really nails it with the Split 65. My injury never triggered once, and I use my keyboard for an unhealthy amount of time. The amount of slack the connecting wire was more than enough to fit my frame, and the keys are soft to the touch. Most importantly, the keyboard has such a soothing typing sound that it is going to be difficult to go back to a normal keyboard.

As far as performance goes, I didn’t notice any latency or ghosting throughout my workflow or gaming. I do think the battery is a little small, but I guess it has to. I was getting about 6 hours per charge which is more than enough, but I was getting used to one less wire on my desk. The battery would last a lot longer if I turned off the RGB, but it looks so pretty, I didn’t have it in me.

Overall, if you are looking to upgrade your set up or looking for something ergonomic to relieve some of that hand strain, do yourself a favor and get a Split 65. It is a fantastic option for the price, and you can always change the key caps to fit your style.

You can pick up the Split 65 keyboard on the official Epomaker site, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.

#2025 #blog #blogger #blogging #entertainment #epomaker #ergonomic #gaming #gamingKeyboard #internet #keyboard #mechanicalKeyboard #mechanicalKeyboardReview #review #Reviews #splitKeyboard #tech #techReview #watch

Tạm Biệt Tư Thế Cúi Gù! ALOGIC Elite Power: Giá Đỡ Laptop Hoàn Hảo Cho Không Gian Làm Việc Hiện Đại

## Tạm Biệt Tư Thế Cúi Gù! ALOGIC Elite Power: Giá Đỡ Laptop Hoàn Hảo Cho Không Gian Làm Việc Hiện Đại #ALOGIC #GiáĐỡLaptop #SạcKhôngDây #Ergonomic #HomeOffice #LàmViệcTừXa #NăngSuất #CôngNghệ Trong bối cảnh làm việc từ xa trở thành chuẩn mực mới, việc đảm bảo tư thế làm việc thoải mái và không gian làm việc gọn gàng trở nên vô cùng quan trọng.

https://doogee.io.vn/269413/tam-biet-tu-the-cui-gu-alogic-elite-power-gia-do-laptop-hoan-hao-cho-khong-gian-lam-viec-hien-dai/

Epomaker Tide Alice Review: Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard

Disclaimer

Epomaker sent me the Tide Alice to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my latest reviews for the Luma 84 and the Tide 49.

What’s in the Box?

https://youtube.com/shorts/q21sdU3ECxc

• Tide Alice
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• Key/Switch Puller
• Mini Screw Driver
• Allen Wrench
• 2 Extra Key Switches
• Plastic Dust Cover
• User Manual

Features

Epomaker brings the Alice layout to a sleek, well manufactured, aluminum body. This 65% keyboard sports 66 hotswappable keys and a convenient knob for volume and media controls. The Tide Alice is VIA compatible, maximizing the keyboards utility. The 4000mAh battery boasts up to 14 hours of battery life with the backlight on (150 with the backlight off) for a good amount of uninterrupted use through its supported 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connections. The 2ms latency wired connection is read to pick up the slack when the battery does eventually die. Most importantly, the Alice layout and the keyboards gasket design ensures a comfortable typing experience with a very satisfying sound.

Sound Test

https://youtube.com/shorts/oOUaWvIPehk

Review

The Epomaker Tide Alice is an impressive keyboard with a sleek design and well constructed frame. I love how elegant the keyboard looks. The Tide Alice is an instant visual upgrade for any setup. The unique Alice layout definitely leaves an impression at a glance, but using it can be life changing. If you are looking for an ergonomic keyboard that isn’t breaking the bank, you definitely need to consider the Tide Alice. I have a repetitive stress injury that requires very specific ergonomics, and the Tide Alice is good enough. I didn’t need to take as many breaks, and I honestly forgot about my injury.

As far as performance goes, the Tide Alice does the job. I just about got the 14 hours of battery in a single charge, and the connection was fine. I didn’t experience any ghosting, or any noticeable latency. They layout didn’t take much time to get used to, but I don’t like the lack of Windows key. I can reprogram the keyboard through VIA, but there is a nice empty space that would be perfect for a windows key. That being said, the Tide Alice is a fantastic keyboard that I recommend to everyone.

You can pick up the Epomaker Tide Alice on the official store fro $129.99.

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