Work environment refers to the user's environment; the computer setup and workspace and the surrounding physical environment. If your question is about the effect of the physical environment on hardware performance, use the [physical-environment] tag. If your question relates to the system environment in which software is developed or operates, use the [computing-environment] tag, or one of the virtual environment tags if appropriate.
Questions tagged [work-environment]
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Paranoid Parent: "WiFi safe for baby?"
I am most likely being an overprotective parent but since the birth of our newborn, my wife and I have been wondering about credible studies dealing with Wi-Fi and health concerns. I love my Wi-Fi, it's the cornerstone to all my gadgets and computer…
avy
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What's the correct monitor height for large monitors?
Conventional ergonomics guides suggest aligning the top of the monitor to where the operator looks at straight on. It seems doubtful that that still applies to today's 24" and 30" and larger displays. What was the reasoning behind that rule? What's…
Anonymouse
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How far from the computer screen is it recommended to sit?
I would like to know if there is any recommendations about how far from the computer screen it is good (healthy) to sit when I work in front of the computer long days. In an ergonomic perspective.
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How to create a silent work environment?
I would like to set up a new work room for me. And I want it to be as quiet as possible. What should I do about my PC? I don't need physical access to the PC. I would favour putting it into another room and just have the three monitors, keyboard and…
Tobias Hertkorn
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How much radiation do computers emit?
How much radiation do computers (PCs, laptops, etc.) emit? What precautions can users take to prevent/reduce the effects of this radiation?
Mehper C. Palavuzlar
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What health and ergonomic factors should an all-day computer user take into account?
Many computer users don't think much about the detrimental (and beneficial?) effects of using a computer for 7+ hours per day. What should be considered when creating and sustaining a good working environment for computer use, in order to help…
Alistair Knock
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Is there a good way to use environment modules to set up conda as an alternative to "conda init"?
Is there a good way to use environment modules to set up conda as an alternative to conda init ? In our HPC environment we have many versions of many different tools, and often when users switch between projects they load a particular set of…
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Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro - Possible Aluminum Toxicity Source?
I have this MacBook Pro that I recently bought, I love the fact that it is glass and metal almost more than I like the OS but something recently occurred to me. Is it possible that in my years of sweaty palms resting on this aluminum that I will be…
MetaGuru
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What kind of eye wear can I use to protect my eyes from being irritated from staring at a screen all day?
Many of us stare at computer screens all day. Lately, my eyes have been irritated from prolonged staring at my computer screens. Does anyone use or know of any eye wear technology that helps with this? About five years back, I bought a pair of…
dr dork
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Laser printer without harmful emissions?
Laser printers, generally speaking, have a higher print quality and lower operating costs than inkjet printers. I've hesitated to replace the inkjet in my office because I'm concerned about harmful emissions attributed to laser printers.…
Super Chicken
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Should I be worried about potential health hazards from taking my old laptop apart?
I have an old laptop at my disposal that has a malfunctioning HDD in it. I already asked a question about the hard drive; now I have another question! I would like to take the rest of the computer apart too. My question now is, are there any known…
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How to connect two monitors to a macbook pro?
I have a 13" macbook pro, and I need much more space right now, so I decided to buy two smaller monitors. ( these from LG ). But I don't really know how will I connect them. I've seen some products like this Diamond BVU195 , but it's not currently…
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Lost desktop in Kali 2
I'm using kali 2 on a USB stick. I tried to install my favourite desktop environment cinnamon but something went wrong :-( first I installed the cinnamon environment by apt-get install kali-defaults kali-root-login desktop-base cinnamon then I tried…
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Do Ink-jet printers emit harmful particles into the air?
They say laser printers emit toxic particles into the air. Laser printer without harmful emissions? How about ink-jet printers? I am using an ink-jet printer in my room. As it is a cold winter, I usually keep my window shut. Is there scientific…
Damn Vegetables
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Will Looking at the monitor for a long time affect eye sight
I sit at the computer for more than 20 hours per day. when I work on my computer for longer hours I get tears in my eyes also headache and dizziness. I was just wondering if it will affect my eye sight if I look at the monitor for a long time. If…
subanki
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