Computer Ergonomics as Fast As Possible

Sitting at a computer all day can lead to all sorts of health problems! Taran explains different ergonomic and behavior solutions.

Linked videos:

Repetitive Strain Injury - Fast As Possible:

Adjustable Chairs

Mechanical Keyboard Switches

QWERTY vs. Dvorak keyboards

What's a Macro?

[stevenkistler]

I honestly think Taran did a fantastic job with this, especially since he has the experience to successfully refer back to his own experiences dealing with this. Taran was probably a better suit for a video like this than Linus, in my opinion. Also, nice transition to the sponsorship.

[edansamano]

6 video plugs in one techquickie video. Btw this is by far the best techquickie video of Taran

[Trainguyrom]

I have a simple method of forcing myself to get up every 30-60 minutes: keep a glass of water at your desk, and you'll have to go refill it every so often, creating 30-120 second breaks reasonably often. Plus I keep myself very well hydrated. Sometimes I will grab a different drink, but it's the same effect.

I also get the bonus of a cat jumping onto my desk every hour or so, demanding that I snuggle her, so that breaks up the monotony too.

[JackLe]

0:47 Linus's height it optimal for pleasuring Taran.

[ppkgaming]

This guy is cool he should be on more.

[layneparrish]

Loved that "your fired" joke in there

[RetroRampage]

If I may make a suggestion for the next As Fast As Possible video?
How about a video on File Compression?  (things like Zip files, or Rar files)
I've always wanted to learn how the compression makes the file size smaller, even though technically it's still the same size.
For example, say I'm downloading a 2GB file, but it's compressed into a 1GB Rar file, how does that speed up the download?  I mean, I'm still getting a 2GB file, but only downloading 1GB.  Then I'm able to uncompress it, and it's 2GB again. Of course, I might just be extremely dumb, but I really want to learn how it works.

[ThatYellowPokemon]

Please Linus do a video on food and/or exercise. I understand the last people you would think would exercise are people using computers all day but people need to understand the importance of their health and know what they put into themselves. Many big YTers have been having major health issues and it has come to my mind that a majority of people also suffer from improper nutrition.

It'll essentially be a tech quickie teaching us the importance of our bodies and how if we take care of them, then we can enjoy our wonderful PCs for a longer time period.

[SGM]

Another well detailed and concise video delivered by Taran.

Good job! 

[VEVOJavier]

Why is the RSI video private? i need it for classwork

[FeministCatwoman]

After a couple hours of gaming (or even less in most cases), I noticed that my arms and elbows were getting sore due to the hard wooden arm rests on my chair, or my shoulders would experience fatigue from hovering over the table/keyboard tray.

A Logitech G13 advanced gameboard helped out while I would play, and it felt very comfortable. However, I still felt the shoulder/elbow pain because of my chair. At first I considered getting an attachable armrest for my desk like an ergo-arm. I ended up letting my husband split a neck pillow in half, and wrapped it around the arm rests of the chair and it's been comfortable ever since. Hooray for cheaper solutions! :D

[DavidReagan]

I primarily watch all of your videos from my phone, but when you're on a mobile device you can't click on screen links. I'd love to be able to check out the other videos you link, but to do it I have to manually go search them after this video is over.

It'd be super awesome if you guys could include "in description" links to everything you link on screen.

[JudgeBreddUK]

I've got a really decent chair but I've been having back and shoulder pain for a while, watching this video has helped me a lot

[OfficialMageHD]

When he talked about books to raise the table height i looked at my desk and yet again realized my desk is just a piece of wood bolted to the wall...

[SarahIngleOfficial]

Where did the RSI video go? I got it while editing, and it's horrible. Some daysI can't even grip a hairbrush. I so badly want to see your tips around RSI and editing because doctors are basically like, "Well just don't use it so much." 😐

[TheMitchDoes]

I'm loving the fact that you guys are making so many of these videos that you can just bring up a subject and link people to the video about it.

[IlpoOksanen]

I've been using MS Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, the one you showed in the video, for years now for coding and casual gaming and I've absolutely loved it. I only wish they'd release a mechanical version of it with switch type of my choice. I would be willing to pay REALLY well for that.

[seancsnm]

What my productivity would look like if I stood up and took a break every 15 minutes:
0:00 sit down, think about what work needs to be done
5:00 get distracted by checking email, fb, etc.
14:00 begin working
15:00 take break
16:00 repeat at 0:00

[urbantiger]

A great video explaining some of the basics of computer ergonomics however some of the most important elements of posture were not touched upon. Whilst many office chairs have lumbar support and height adjustment they are rarely properly positioned for an individual. You should be obtaining a 90 degree angle in your hip, knee and elbow joint (this is for users without back injury etc.) and the back rest should be adjusted correctly so that the lumbar support sits in the small of your back (or your lumbar region :) ). Not wanting to criticise Taran but leaning his forearms on the desk whilst working increases the chance of him leaning forward and away from his backrest. When I am doing Display Equipment Assessments it would be advised that he reposition his mouse and keyboard closer to the desk edge to allow him to push his seat back - this would allow him to work comfortably with his back fully supported without him leaning forward onto the desktop.

[Creeperjr]

I love the little bit of sarcasm in his voice, perfect