What's mildly irritating you today? - Page 282

footfootfoot · 03-08-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

As Ben Franklin said, "Neither a landlord nor a tenant be." *

As Abe Lincoln once said, "The trouble with the internet is that you can never be sure about quotations being attributed to the right person."

HungLikeJesus · 03-08-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Headquarters, or henry quirk?

You're quick. I didn't know if anyone would catch that.

Griff · 03-09-2012, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

As Abe Lincoln once said, "The trouble with the ~~internet~~ telegraph is that you can never be sure about ~~quotations~~ shizzle being attributed to the right ~~person~~ muthafukker."

or that the quote is correct... Gotta use those primary sources dude!

Blueflare · 03-09-2012, 05:26 PM

I need somewhere I can sit and write properly. I use my laptop on my bed, but I think I'm causing muscular-skeletal problems. There's nowhere in my room to put a desk. Dining room table is a possibility, but only while my dad is out. I might not feel like writing then. Although... maybe that would be good for discipline.
I really need to move out. But to do that I need a job. But then I wouldn't have as much time for writing.
Oh, woe is me.

Aliantha · 03-09-2012, 05:33 PM

Why don't you get one of those lap top table things that can sit on your lap. That way you should be able to sit up straight even in bed and do your writing.

You could also get one of those TV dinner tables and an exercise ball to sit on.

Blueflare · 03-10-2012, 07:15 AM

Hmm, those kinds of tables all look expensive. They all seem to have a ton of bad reviews as well, it seems like you've got so spend a bit to get good quality. Thanks for the advice though.
I currently have the laptop on a stand I made out of a product called Knex, and that is on top of the cardboard box the laptop came in when I bought it. I reckon I could probably make a better stand than those that are available, if I put my mind to it. It would be fun to try, anyway.

ZenGum · 03-10-2012, 05:06 PM

Lying on the bed with the notebook computer on your lap is very likely to lead to back and wrist problems. [/voice of experience].

That is partly why they don't even call them laptops anymore.

First up I suggest a separate keyboard. $10-20. Your hands can be typing in a good position while the screen is at eye level.

Blueflare · 03-10-2012, 05:41 PM

No worries, I built myself a Knex table. I'm an engineering genius.

monster · 03-10-2012, 09:58 PM

beest built me a stand for my laptop -he used particle-board because he couldn't wrestle the knex/lego from the boys... i have a separate keyboard and mouse. i find that the most important thing for comfort. if you spend any money, it should be on that. use the built-ins when you're on the go only. i come home, plop the laptopn in the stand, plug in all the cables that are lying in wait and I'm good to go....
I'm saving up for a shift key.

Blueflare · 03-11-2012, 02:24 PM

I don't really see what would be good about having a separate keyboard and mouse. I don't want paraphernalia all over the place when I could just have the laptop. But hey, different strokes for different folks and all that.

zippyt · 03-11-2012, 02:51 PM

Lap tops are cool , but with a desk top you have MANY choices of different style keyboards and Mice(s) or track balls , or tablets

ZenGum · 03-11-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueflare

I don't really see what would be good about having a separate keyboard and mouse. I don't want paraphernalia all over the place when I could just have the laptop. But hey, different strokes for different folks and all that.

The screen should be at eye level.
The keyboard should allow your hand to be just above your lap.
Laptops just don't work that way. An external keyboard is necessary.
Your carpal tunnels and spinal discs may differ. Best of luck.

monster · 03-11-2012, 07:20 PM

......and touchpad scrolling is teh suxxor.

When you are old and shrivelled you body will remind you that you used to hunch over your laptop.

Griff · 03-12-2012, 05:18 AM

Bloody time change.

Blueflare · 03-12-2012, 11:50 AM

I don't hunch...
The keyboard is high now but I don't type continuously for ages. I type a bit, then read it. Maybe I've just adapted due to using a laptop from a fairly young age (had one since I was 18). Either way, a separate keyboard would be utterly impractical (nowhere to put it) and cause loads of problems when I don't have any problems at the moment.

03-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#4219
Blueflare Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 130	I need somewhere I can sit and write properly. I use my laptop on my bed, but I think I'm causing muscular-skeletal problems. There's nowhere in my room to put a desk. Dining room table is a possibility, but only while my dad is out. I might not feel like writing then. Although... maybe that would be good for discipline. I really need to move out. But to do that I need a job. But then I wouldn't have as much time for writing. Oh, woe is me. __________________ "Never trust quotes you find on the internet." - Abraham Lincoln

03-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#4220
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Why don't you get one of those lap top table things that can sit on your lap. That way you should be able to sit up straight even in bed and do your writing. You could also get one of those TV dinner tables and an exercise ball to sit on. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-10-2012, 07:15 AM	#4221
Blueflare Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 130	Hmm, those kinds of tables all look expensive. They all seem to have a ton of bad reviews as well, it seems like you've got so spend a bit to get good quality. Thanks for the advice though. I currently have the laptop on a stand I made out of a product called Knex, and that is on top of the cardboard box the laptop came in when I bought it. I reckon I could probably make a better stand than those that are available, if I put my mind to it. It would be fun to try, anyway. __________________ "Never trust quotes you find on the internet." - Abraham Lincoln

03-10-2012, 05:06 PM	#4222
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Lying on the bed with the notebook computer on your lap is very likely to lead to back and wrist problems. [/voice of experience]. That is partly why they don't even call them laptops anymore. First up I suggest a separate keyboard. $10-20. Your hands can be typing in a good position while the screen is at eye level. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-10-2012, 05:41 PM	#4223
Blueflare Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 130	No worries, I built myself a Knex table. I'm an engineering genius. __________________ "Never trust quotes you find on the internet." - Abraham Lincoln

03-10-2012, 09:58 PM	#4224
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	beest built me a stand for my laptop -he used particle-board because he couldn't wrestle the knex/lego from the boys... i have a separate keyboard and mouse. i find that the most important thing for comfort. if you spend any money, it should be on that. use the built-ins when you're on the go only. i come home, plop the laptopn in the stand, plug in all the cables that are lying in wait and I'm good to go.... I'm saving up for a shift key. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-11-2012, 02:24 PM	#4225
Blueflare Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 130	I don't really see what would be good about having a separate keyboard and mouse. I don't want paraphernalia all over the place when I could just have the laptop. But hey, different strokes for different folks and all that. __________________ "Never trust quotes you find on the internet." - Abraham Lincoln

03-11-2012, 02:51 PM	#4226
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Lap tops are cool , but with a desk top you have MANY choices of different style keyboards and Mice(s) or track balls , or tablets __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-11-2012, 07:20 PM	#4228
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	......and touchpad scrolling is teh suxxor. When you are old and shrivelled you body will remind you that you used to hunch over your laptop. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-12-2012, 05:18 AM	#4229
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Bloody time change. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-12-2012, 11:50 AM	#4230
Blueflare Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 130	I don't hunch... The keyboard is high now but I don't type continuously for ages. I type a bit, then read it. Maybe I've just adapted due to using a laptop from a fairly young age (had one since I was 18). Either way, a separate keyboard would be utterly impractical (nowhere to put it) and cause loads of problems when I don't have any problems at the moment. __________________ "Never trust quotes you find on the internet." - Abraham Lincoln

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