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Ergonomic hardware

Ergonomic mice:

A mouse with a grip-less design lifts the pressure of having to grip a mouse all day and it means that your hand and wrist are supported at all times, no matter how you move the mouse. Another mouse that would work for an ergonomically correct workstation is a zero-tension mouse. A zero-tension mouse provides the user with a comfortable working environment with a design that offers a scroll wheel button, right and left mouse button. A zero-tension mouse works for small and medium hands and is the perfect complement to an ergonomic keyboard.

Ergonomic keyboards:

For those who do a lot of typing an ergonomic keyboard can reduce the stress put on the wrist and hand when typing. A keyboard with wider margin of space will keep the hands in a more natural position. A keyboard that utilizes a split design does away with any twisting of the wrist and tilted keys and pads can help to minimize any tension in the hand/wrist area.

Arm Supports:

For those who use a mouse for much of the day, an arm support is just the thing to support your arm and your shoulder while you are working. For instance, a proper arm support alleviates stress on your spine and allows you to keep your wrist aligned. The benefit of using an arm support is that you are able to be just as efficient, while keeping everything aligned correctly and avoid the strains that cause things like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Repetitive Stress Injury.

Lap packs:

These contain a package of assistive hardware for laptops, such as those mentioned above, in order to make a laptop system more comfortable for use over long periods.

Screen filters:

These are especially useful for users who are visually impaired as they can enhance image sharpness and clarity. Furthermore Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can be minimised by fitting the appropriate Computer Screen Filter. There are models to suit almost every Flat Screen Display (TFT/LCD), CRT (Tube) Displays, Laptops and Notebooks.

USB connections: 

Multiple USB connector hubs provide ease of use for users by moving USB connections from the back of a machine to the surface of a desk. They are also useful for users who are using several pieces of hardware as they increase the number of USB ports.

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