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How do you manage a mass chair purchase?

We are currently investigating new chairs for everyone in our office. We are all heavy laptop users. Most of the advice I've found about chair selection seems aimed at individuals, and highlights ...
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What is the best way to make extended laptop use ergonomic?

Everyone at our place of work uses laptops rather than desktops because of their portability. Recently a few employees have taken to using a combo of laptop stand, keyboard and mouse, citing ergonomic ...
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What criteria should one use to determine the optimal distance and height of the monitor on his or her desk, to ease back conditions?

What criteria should one use to determine the optimal distance and height of the monitor on his or her desk, to prevent chronical back injuries? I suppose that there are some "formulas" how to ...
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What should I look for when buying a desk and chair for computer work?

I'm a programmer and I spend a lot of time at my desk. I now have pain in my neck, back, and hands because of a poor work center. I'm now looking for a new desk and chair. What should I look for? ...
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How do I adjust my workplace to reduce eye strain?

My vision is worse than average for software developers. In addition to accuity (not the subject of this question), one problem I have is light-sensitivity. I find that staring at a computer monitor ...
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Do I need an “ergonomic” mouse and keyboard to have an ergonomic work environment? [closed]

Is it necessary to use equipment marketed as "ergonomic" in order to avoid health problems, or can I just use good posture? What is the learning curve for ergonomic equipment? If possible, include ...