As my life evolves in technology, I decided to study the pros and cons in using computers. As many of us know, a computer performs really great tasks for us on everyday life. So helpful that it became one of the most important things for most of the techies out there. But sometimes we neglect the fact the too much exposure in front of the computer can have a bad effect in our body. This effect can be too light that it can’t be notice, or it can be too harsh that it can permanently damage the person’s physical and emotional being.

According to the articles that I have read (www.medindia.net, www.chillibreeze.com, www.wbsonline.com), most of the people who is involve in a repetitive activities and positions in front of the computer in a day, suffers health problems that is related to what the body is doing for a long period of time. The fact that the human body is not designed to be sedentary is the basic knowledge that we shall acquire. Regardless of how important the task that we do in the computer, we must always take the chance to rest, walk for a while and do some exercise.

In the technology that we have today, from the simplest form of gadgets up to the most high end ones that we use to simplify the task that we need to do, we always need to discover ways on how to help our body stay in good condition.

I have mentioned earlier that working in a repetitive activity everyday can lead to serious body illnesses. The illnesses that I’m referring to are:Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD), Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD), fatigue, migraine headaches and eye strain. These are only few of the illnesses that can be acquired through repetitive activities.

Here are some tips to avoid computer related injuries (www.chillibreeze.com):

Stretch once an hour: Do not sit in a posture for more than an hour. Lean forward, cross your arms in front of you, hold your knees, and push your knees apart, keeping your hands on them. You’ll feel this stretch across your shoulder blades. Stretch your fingers, arms, hands, and torso at regular intervals.

Exercise throughout the day: Make sure you move your hands, legs, back, and neck every 10 minutes throughout the day. Get up and take short walks from your workstation periodically.

Maintain a good working posture: According to the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation: Hands, wrists and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.Head is level or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body. Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees. Feet are fully supported by floor or footrest. Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly. Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor. Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.

Place and adjust the monitor: Place the computer monitor at the recommended viewing distance and angle, adjusting it to the right clarity settings.

Adjust your position at a safe distance from where you can clearly view the elements on the monitor and read the text without slipping to awkward postures. The preferred distance between the eye and monitor is in the range of 20-40 inches (50-100 cm). Adjust your computer monitor to be directly in front of you with your head, neck, and torso facing the screen. Your monitor should not be farther than 35 degrees to the left or right. Give periodic rest to your eyes by looking at far-away objects. For example, a clock or calendar on the wall that is away from your workstation. Viewing the monitor for a long period results in fatigue and dryness. You must stop, look away and blink at regular intervals to give your eyes the necessary moisture. Other non-computer tasks such as filing, phone work, etc., can help your eyes take the needed break from the stress.

Position the pointer/mouse to maintain a straight and neutral wrist posture: If the keyboard tray/surface is not large enough to accommodate both the keyboard and mouse, try one of the following to limit stresses related to reaching and holding:

• A mouse platform positioned over the keyboard. This design allows the mouse to be used above the 10-key pad.
• A mouse tray next to the keyboard tray.
• A fingertip joystick attached to the keyboard.Pointing devices attached to the keyboard such as a touch pad.
• Point devices such as mouse that have the right size so that they fit the hand.Mouse pad with a wrist rest.

Keep the keyboards at a comfortable position: Placing keyboards, pointing devices, or working surfaces too high or too low may result in awkward wrist, arm, and shoulder postures.

• Adjust the chair height and desk height to maintain a neutral body posture.

• Raise or lower the tilt of the keyboard to maintain straight, neutral wrist postures.
• If you are left-hand user, use an alternative left hand keyboard, which has the keypad permanently affixed to the left side.

Adjust the location of frequently-used devices: Devices such as keyboard, phone and mouse must be placed within the repetitive access (primary work zone) area.

Use mobile and size-adjustable chairs: Desks that are not at the right height may force you to take awkward postures such as extending your arms to reach the keyboard or raising your shoulders. Make sure that you have adequate clearance space for your thighs, legs, etc. particularly if you frequently change working postures.

Seating: Opt for a chair that provides adequate support to your back, legs, buttocks, and arms. For example, an ideal chair for your workstation should have the following:

• Backrest that adjusts well to the natural curvature of your spine and provides necessary lumbar support

• Comfortable seat that allows your feet to rest flat on the floor or a footrest that helps you adjust the height

• Soft armrests that allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body
• Five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor

Keep the phone at your reach: Most office workers cannot do without a telephone at work. Placing the telephone at the right place is as important as adjusting other workplace objects. Keep the phone close enough to avoid repeated reaching. Use a speaker phone or a headset for teleconferences or long conversations.

Now, this is the time that we think about the health risk when we overuse the computer.

Personalizing MyStyle!

As I go on in my everyday life in great things online, I found myself searching logos that will suit my style as a blogger, professional, and as an individual. But somehow, I just ended up losing faith on searching because all of the logos I saw where customized for different user and not for me. And then as I continue searching, I just thought if I could make use of my skills to do my own personalized logo. And that was it! I found a solution to my problem. Then, before I realize, I'm opening Photoshop and designing my own logos.

Here are my sample designs:

Working Online

Hi guys, this topic of working online are really very interesting isn't it? I myself had been amazed when I first read it in some forums and blog posts. I didn't believe in it first because I thought that it isn't true until one of my friends introduce this topic to me. Yes, it’s possible, and I've proved it myself and I can help you with some of the details.

Here are some sites that allows freelancers to work at home

Just try to visit them and apply to the job openings and that will be the start!

http://www.odesk.com/

http://www.ifreelance.com/

http://jobs.freelanceswitch.com/

http://www.profreelancejob.com/

http://www.remotehireman.com/

http://www.allfreelancework.com/

http://www.freelancewriting.com/freelance-writing-jobs.php

http://www.gofreelance.com/


All these sites are secure and can help you find a good job online.

Objectives of these sites

Wondering if these sites are for real and can help you bring income to your household.

The answer for that is YES! They are really for real. They're objectives is to provide jobs to the providers and provide employees to the buyers. Thus, with this layout, they are also earning. They are earning through their percentage from the provider's earnings. That's why, they are also benefiting to the service that they give to the buyers and providers.

As I mentioned many times earlier the word provider and buyer, you must wonder what does provider and buyer means.

Providers- as it name implies, these are the persons who provide services to the buyers. They can be called as freelancers.

Buyers- are the persons who provide jobs to the providers. They are the one who hire and pays providers for a certain task.

Online researching!

Hi guys, I am now taking a course called research. I want to share to all of you on what is research especially online researching all about.

Meaning

First, let's tackle first the meaning of research. In general, research means "to search again". This is the study of a subject that we lack or have little knowledge about.

Therefore, online research as it name implies, goes with the process of researching using online materials available for intended audience. This is the use of technology on researching.


Objective of Online Researching

There are several objectives in research that are similar with the objectives of online researching. But we will not discuss further the objectives of research. What I will tell you is the main and primary goal of online researching.

---> The main objective of online researching is to provide people with easy access data that would help them achieve the knowledge that they lack about.


How to site the reference in an online research?

To site references in online researching is the same as sitting sites from books. Online research sites such as Wikipedia have citations that are available for free. Those citations are links to the author's site or can be online book materials. The proper way to site is to click the citation link and copy and paste the site.

Viewing and Downloading Music and Videos for free! Is it GOOD or BAD?

Yes guys, you read it right! Viewing and downloading music and videos can be free. But take note. I am not encouraging you to do this because it somehow illegal because its piracy. But there are sites available in the open that support this activity. These sites can be for sharing and can be used to get a copy of the video or music or can support only viewing purposes. In some way, this can be helpful because people in general can save 50% for buying tickets or CD's and DVD's for the original copy of a movie or a song. But can't we see the effect on local and international movies? Instead of getting high profits by producing those kinds of arts, they are losing more than 50% of their intended profit because of piracy. And you can see on statistics that there are lots of movies now are not getting enough profit to support another production of a certain arts. This is sad because TV and music productions are the one who spends time, money and effort to present those films and music for us.

Now guys, think of this. When will we realize that we are the one's who will be really affected of the crisis in movie and music industry? Music is part of our daily lives. It contributes to the color of life. This will do also on movies. We watch movies to enjoy, see things bright and to be able for us to make time for our self, our family and friends. If these two important things would be gone, what will happen to the color of life?

Judge now, think now, or it will be too late.

Easiest way to earn!

In these past few months, to be able for me to earn extra cash, I usually search on different techniques on how to make money online. And I found the easiest way to earn.

Here are the most popular top paying sites!





















This site makes me earn instant cash by just viewing ads!


How can they pay?

This PTC or Pay To Click sites are paid by the advertisers to advertise their business/ websites.


What methods of payment they use?

There are different methods a PTC sites can employ for their payment method. But these sites uses the most trusted payment sites, these are paypal and alertpay.

Adopting in Technology

First and foremost, I am chistelle(my codename), a 3rd year, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student.
Since I am young, I really wanted to take this course, actually, its BSComSci that time. I really wanted to indulge and be "in" in technology.. I think it's my passion..
Well, now that I am already experiencing this time of my life where I have to sit in front of the computer at least 8 hours a day just to make programs and websites, I'm getting tired of it... Why? Because thinking logical codes that sometimes redundant are really tiring... But somehow, it’s really enjoyable seeing what you’re doing so hard becomes complete.. I think that’s the very satisfying times among all programmers("aside for being paid @ high price"), to see his hard work, be use and run...Well that’s why I can't leave my work undone..haha..
Adopting with technology at this moment is very hard because it doesn't stop on its evolution. yes, indeed technology is vast changing, every blink of an eye and every second in an hour... But does your hardships really been paid off? My answer? Of course!.. We are now depending in technology whether we like it or not... Every piece of appliance in your household has its own technology behind it...
Now, can you decide?