Posts Tagged "software"
Free Desk Doctor Software
Einspine Ltd., makers of Desk Doctor software, are launching a large scale research trial of their RSI software and are looking for potential testers. Essentially you can apply online and if you are accepted, you download a 40 day trial of the software. You only need to fill out a questionnaire and send your assessment [...]
Mouseless Browsing
In Weaning Yourself From The Mouse, we discussed two Firefox extensions, Search Keys and Hit-A-Hint, which can be used to navigate a web browser using just a keyboard. Another such program is Rudolf Noe’s Mouseless Browsing (MLB), a Firefox extension which enables you to browse the internet almost without using the mouse. The basic principle [...]
GentleMouse Reviewed
GentleMouse is a software utility that may be of great benefit to users suffering from Repetitive Strain Injuries, as well as those with conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, arthritis, or other physical disabilities. GentleMouse eliminates the need to click the mouse. It does this by introducing a novel computer input method that replaces physical [...]
Workrave Earns Raves
At InternetNews.com, Sean Michael Kerner writes about Workrave (How Open Source Saved My Neck), the free break reminder program from developer Raymond Penners. Workrave is a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily [...]
StretchWare’s Claim Is A Stretch
StretchWare, a software utility for Windows & Macintosh computers, makes an astonishing claim on their home page: “If you work at a computer, there is a good chance you will eventually suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” A study conducted by the Mayo Clinic in 2001 found that “heavy computer use, even up to seven hours [...]
Can Linux Inspire RSI-Aware Operating Systems?
KDE 3.4, the newest version of the open-source desktop environment for Linux, boasts improved accessability features, such as the KDE Text-to-speech framework, which integrates into KDE’s PDF-viewer, editor, and web browser. It also includes the KMouseTool which can click the mouse for people with RSI. According to the KDE Project, “Standard accessibility features including “Sticky [...]
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