Hacker News with Generative AI: Ergonomics

A cycling desk / Zwifting with a split keyboard (ohrg.org)
Last summer I got into cycling. I've long been a standing desk-er, and going out for long zone 2 rides and wondering what to think about made me wonder: could I work at a desk while I cycle?

Cycling, Ergonomics, Technology, Health

188 points by breezykermo 8 days ago | 94 comments

Standing desk might be as bad as sitting all day (sciencealert.com)
In recent years, standing has been touted as a remedy to a sedentary lifestyle, especially for desk workers who spend long hours seated at their screens.

Health, Science, Ergonomics, Lifestyle

155 points by zdw 10 days ago | 221 comments

How to find your perfect keyboard? (ycombinator.com)
You naturally love the keyboard when you spend a lot of time programming and doing business chats.

Programming, Productivity, Technology, Ergonomics, Typing

4 points by gumybit 14 days ago | 7 comments

Standing desks are bad for your health – study (theconversation.com)
The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with sitting all day. However, recent research suggests that standing might not be the health booster many hoped for.

Health, Ergonomics, Work, Research, Standing Desks

6 points by samizdis 30 days ago | 1 comments

Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests (theguardian.com)
They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the office. But a study suggests standing desks, which have soared in popularity in recent years, do not compensate for being inactive and may even increase the risk of conditions such as swollen veins and blood clots in the legs.

Health, Office, Ergonomics, Standing Desks, Research

38 points by n1b0m 36 days ago | 18 comments

QWERTY-Flip: The better keyboard layout your fingers already know (nick-gravgaard.com)

Keyboard Layout, Ergonomics, User Interface

107 points by JNRowe 79 days ago | 115 comments

FatBee, Familiar yet Ergonomic Keyboard (github.com/cassiozen)

Keyboard, Software, Ergonomics

5 points by cacozen 107 days ago | 0 comments

SofleKeyboard – A split keyboard based on Lily58, Crkbd and Helix keyboards (josefadamcik.github.io)

Hardware, Keyboard, Open Source, DIY, Ergonomics

20 points by Alupis 122 days ago | 20 comments

A Myth of Productivity: Multiple Monitors Are Hurting You (2023) (medium.com)