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Old 12-17-08, 05:32 AM   #1
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If you have answered yes to the question and clicked on this Thread , Then your Health might be at Risk . People Who spend Too much Time before the computer are prone to many problems

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Workers/casual users who spend long periods in front of a computer terminal typing at a keyboard are susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
-Courtesy American Bureau of Labor Statistics
In order to avoid these problems [ and prevent your neck ache and Back ache from becoming chronic ] like mine did , make sure you take precautionary measures ! .

You must take frequent breaks in between your work schedules and the time spent before the monitor .

For this you can use Some softwares to remind you to take a break by displaying pop up windows or in some extreme cases locking your keyboard or a bot showing you the middle finger []

I mean some hardcore Workaholics really need to be told to F off for their own health's sake .Its A sad world we live in

These settings are of course controlled by you ! You set the timing of interval and the mode of alerting you .

WorkRave

This is one such Software
You have a Linux Verion for Both KDE and Gnome Interface as well as For Windows XP

Here is a Ubuntu Screenshot

It ll alert you periodically and also Miss Rave will guide you thru some basic stretching exercises !


Ok .....

For good health


Lets give it a shot


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Old 12-28-08, 05:01 PM   #2
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Am afraid as you have mentioned here I am surely vulnerable to the problems. There are days when I need to sit in front of the computer for more than 10 hours and in most occasions the sessions are at a stretch. Maybe am lucky these health problems have not affected me till now but am very much prone to it as it seems. BTW, am not addicted to internet its just my regular work that makes me sit so long. Need to incorporate some of these ideas to ensure good health prevailing.
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Old 12-28-08, 05:59 PM   #3
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Great post Shadow!!!

I didn't find it till now.
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Old 12-28-08, 06:37 PM   #4
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Excellent post, you have my repo !

I was wondering how come nobody has posted on this important issue. Even after all these years many if not most people are not aware of these issues.

However it would be nice to introduce the concept of ergonomics as well in this article.

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Old 12-28-08, 08:17 PM   #5
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Nice to see that this article was helpful to u people

If you feel you have some important info to share regarding health feel free to post it here .....
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Old 01-01-09, 03:40 PM   #6
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Forgot about that thing!!!
Thank you for reminding me, newprouser!!!

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Thank you for reminding me, newprouser!!!
About wat ?

And welcome back dude , we missed u.....
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About wat ?

And welcome back dude , we missed u.....
About giving repo to him...

And, thank you yar, for remembering me...
I also missed you all...

P.S: Please don't confuse it as a mistake. What I meant was exactly 'remembering'....

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Old 01-01-09, 07:55 PM   #10
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Oooo.......
That was good.
But, it may break your neck.
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Old 01-02-09, 06:22 PM   #11
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@Daneshv

thanks

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Old 01-11-09, 08:34 PM   #12
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good post !!!

after reading this i am really feeling scared !!!
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thanks shadow, i been using the software for a week now, its very good
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I spend a total of 10 hours before computer lol and it is very addicting.
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I spend a total of 10 hours before computer lol and it is very addicting.
You really need to get some good breaks and rest man.....
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i spend 10 hours online(means on comp,obvious) and some 5 hours on mobile too( my love for IBB)
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Thanks for this thread Eddy, its something which we all forget thanks for reminding us to take health into consideration too while being on the comp for prolonged hours!

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And use a kneeling chair ...





(And forget the girl)
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ive seen those chairs, but what about the back support, its seems a bit annoying to sit on!
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