Do you have a chair that you can adjust the height? nm
Posted By: oldtimer on 2007-12-10
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I use Gold Touch tented up. LOVE it!!! Adjust seat to right height and hands stay in
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chair height
Yes, I have a chair with adjustable height. I have not tried moving it up or down yet. Just tried working today with a firm pillow under my right arm. I have a wireless keyboard and mouse to I am not hitting the keys hard at all. I am noticing when I type, my left arm is extended straight out for the most part, but my right elbow is angle a bit out to the right. When I type I can feel the muscles working up and down my right arm, so I know this must be causing friction on my elbow. I am applying IcyHot as often as I can and that does seem to help, plus flexing my arm as much as I can in between typing. It hurts right on the bone of my elbow, even to touch it.......so sore!!!
Make sure chair is at right height so you dont have to angle
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I better switch my computer chair for a potty chair. nm
Actually it is the height of human
We are poisoning the earth and ourselves. Nature is amazing in her resilience, but do you know how long it takes the ecosystem to recover from fires and floods? Did you know that fire retardant has been found in human breast milk? What about the amount of pesticides and chemicals in the bloodstreams of infants and children? Denial is the only thing scarier than that. Do the research, it will open your eyes.
height of desk
But aren't most hotel desks sort of high? That is what I was wondering. It does seem like a convenient options. My husband travels a lot, and once the kids are both in college, I would like to start going with him some. 
My PT recommended changing the height sm
and the position of the chair a few times a day, getting up and walking around q hour, etc. Sitting for prolonged periods as we do causes us to "freeze" and get into trouble with aches and pains. It really does help to move around a bit.
Height of hurricane season is Aug-Oct. (SM)
A friend booked a FL vacation during September. Told her don't do it. She still did. She had to cancel the entire vacation and "could not believe a hurricane hit." I always told family/friends to never go anywhere in the Atlantic, Gulf, FL, islands during hurricane season but they book it anyway because it's cheaper, then they complain about hurricanes ruined their plans. DUH!
Keyboard height issues
It seems my keyboard is just a bit too high (or my chair is just a bit too low), as I am developing wrist extensor problems and ending up with a weak right hand, making it difficult to type. (I have been massaging it, but can't keep on top of it.)
I tried putting the keyboard on my lap, which really helped my arms but caused more trouble with my legs (I have circulatory problems in my legs). I also tried sitting on a pillow to boost me up higher, which, for some reason, also caused more trouble with my legs.
I have my keyboard on a tray below my desk and my chair at the highest it can go. - Any other ideas out there? (Can't afford one of those cool desks where you can sort of recline and no husband to rig up something for me.)
Thanks for any tips! 
baking powder or soda for height...nm
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took me a while to adjust. sm
It took me a while to get situated and then along came the summer months and my schedule got totally out of whack. No school and the kids are home, etc., etc.
I have 2 accounts, one local and one national. Unfortunately the national requires a 3 hour per day schedule (5 day week with one day a weekend), which really stinks, but what can you do? My local only wants 24 hour turnaround and it's up to me when I do it, as long as it is back within 24 hours.
What I did was change my national hours to earlier morning, due to no preparation for school, and then I can get it done in case I want to go do something with the kids (they're older and are still getting the "winkies" out of their eyes at 10:00 a.m. when I finish). If it's a really great day and I want to go sit by the pool and just relax and play, my local stuff waits until after dinner. The kids understand the summer "trade off" and when cold weather and school starts again, I'll just work all day while they are in school and finish up affter they go to bed.
This is my very first summer doing this at home full time. I got really, really lazy at first but finally just had to kick myself in the behind when the bills started getting behind.
Just passing thru tonight, but my kids are gone for a couple of hours with some friends, so I need to go kick behind and get caught up.
Can't adjust
Don't feel bad! I also worked for a small company and spent half my time looking up addresses for doctors I never heard of through their HUGE document they gave me to look at! I had typed orthopedics for years and could do this in my sleep. Like you, I spent three-fourths of my time looking up names only to type a few lines here a there. One four day period, I ended up making $79.20! Now that's what I call getting rich!!! I worked for a private company, salaried employee, for years, retired and wanted to do work again on a part-time basis. Most of it is a joke. Think I'll go to Joann Fabrics and work or even Burger King! Hey, they even give you benefits!!! Like you, I got totally frustrated with the whole process. No wonder companies like to pay 8 cents or so a line; they know they won't have to pay out much for little reports. Good Luck!
It should adjust itself sm
but you can adjust screen setting size by right clicking on your desk top, go down to properties, and then over to settings. There is an option for screen resolution size that can make the appearance of the screen larger, smaller, etc. Typically for the larger screens you want the higher resolutions. You'll love having a bigger monitor.
Sure, I even welcome it. They can adjust certain things sm
to your liking (say, the placement of your working page on your desktop, etc.)
Old MT can't adjust to National sm
I am so very aggravated. I started with a medium sized national about a month ago....and today I counted my lines. I made $30 for 7 days of aggravation and a big headache. How am I supposed to make any money when I get a bunch of choppy little reports, followed by a letter - have to spent 15 minutes or so searching through a big database for what sounds like what doc is saying for a name. Then each file gets saved individually, followed by the number of the voice file, and the doctors name. If I have any questions, I must notify QA and see if they can help figure out the problem, but must put # and place in sound file in email, wait for a response, then fill in the blank. Needless to say, I've had it.....I am a good transcriptionist, but I can't get ahead this way, spending all my time on searching up addresses...and other than a few piddly reports, the rest is letters! Yuk....what would you do???? Thank you......
They'll be able to adjust the 20 to fit him and
he'll grow without growing out of it too quickly. It's your best bet.
How do you adjust to a 3rd shift job? nm
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time to adjust
I'd give yourself some time to adjust before jumping back to the other position. Everyone hates starting a new job with new software and it's normal to wish you were back on a system that you were comfortable with. You probably didn't make your decision lightly, so I'd give it some time first.
Yes I'm tired, but you adjust. I have
very little me time, but I was never a big me time person. I truly enjoy spending time with my family. I graduated one this year and I've got 4 more years left and then I'll have all the me time I want.
My DH is an ex-math teacher so he handles math. He usually does the grocery shopping and running errands. My house is in a constant state of chaos and my flower beds are full of weeds.
This year is the first time I've had to work a strict schedule. In the past I still tried to work a split shift, but had flexibility so I could do the field trips, the classes, etc. My remaining child is a teen and does a lot of work on his own and he isn't into the field trips and other stuff now, so it is a bit easier in that respect, but we are also having to be more regimented in his studies because we have to be thinking about college.
You can Google your state or city and home educators to find support. For the life of me I can't think of the national organization. We're not very active in the homeschool community now because we prefer to do our own thing, but we have a weekly activity day. It is usually bowling or rollerskating. The kids are able to do their thing and the parents (usually moms) are able to socialize. We have a gym day once a week. It usually isn't structured, but gets the kids active. We also have enrichment classes. If foreign language or calculus isn't your thing your child can take enrichment classes. We have a basketball team, a band. We have proms and balls. Places like the Y or the rock climbing place that don't get much business during the day have special rates/times for the homeschoolers. There is a field trip at least once a month. We have the science fairs, spelling bees, etc. We have graduation ceremonies. There are once a month support group meetings. People who don't know anything about homeschooling always comment about lack of socialization, but as you can see from the above there is no lack of socialization. Plus your child can participate in community sports, scouts, church group, plus have neighborhood friends, so we don't really keep our kids isolated. We also have a year state convention/book fair. We don't get any government funding or tax credits (though some states will provide the same textbooks that they use in public school), but we usually get teacher discounts.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
can't you adjust that yourself? call tech.
don't tamper with it for all of us.
Adjust sound card sm
You need to go to control panel, select sounds and devices, then select the audio tab, then the advanced tab, and finally the speakers tab. Change setting under "speaker setup" to stereo headphones, then you should hear in both ears with your headphones.
You can adjust the foot pedal so that it does
rewind and you can adjust how much it rewinds. It takes some playing with to get it where you want it though.
I agree...the baby will adjust...
I started working from home when my son was in 1st grade and had another baby when he was in 2nd grade...My daughter is 21 months old and she is really good about playing by herself...she will watch Dora/Blues Clues/Diego, et cetera ...all those fun kid shows for about an hour in the morning and then she takes a nap, while I finish the majority of my work...then when she wakes up it is lunch time/play time and then around 2:00 she will watch another show for an hour and then my son comes home from school...some days are harder than others but like I said, when the kids know you work from home right from the get go, they don't know anything different so they adjust and like being home with their mommy...good luck!!!
Adjust speed on Cphone
Does anyone know what to do to adjust the speed on the CPhone?
Your cats WILL adjust in time. Keep them inside!
It is not rocket science. Buy cat trees and toys for them. Keep them amused. I have done it, as have many other people. It is for their own safety. Good luck to you.
Alt-P-M, but you can't adjust margins without a section break.
Not sure what you are trying to do.
Is it difficult to adjust to the graveyard shift?
 What is the best way to prepar for this.
I figured it out----yes you can adjust the speed and here's how to do it. Hope this helps someone
There are a couple of ways to adjust playback speed.
1. Right-click on the Windows Media Player 10 title bar, choosing "Play" - "Play Speed" and selecting "Fast", "Normal", or "Slow".
Or, for more intricate adjustments:
1. Click the "Now Playing" tab.
2. Right-click on the Windows Media Player 10 title bar, choosing "View" - "Enhancements" - "Play Speed Settings".
3. A panel should appear at the bottom of the "Now Playing" tab.
- Click "Slow", "Normal", or "Fast" for basic play speed settings.
- Move the slider to the left to slow the playback; moving the slider to the right speeds up playback. For reference:
"Slow" speed is 0.5
"Normal" speed is 1.0
"Fast" speed is 1.4
If you're having trouble moving the slider, uncheck "Snap slider to common speeds" to allow speed changes across the slider bar. Note that some files may not correctly play at speeds less than 0.5.
Need Word 2007 shortcut to adjust margins, as I can't see the ribbon. Thanks! nm
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I agree with Misty, after doing rescue work with cats for over 20 years, they do adjust and become v
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Does anyone know how to adjust the speed of a Windows Media Player for testing purposes? nm Thanks
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You cannot adjust the speed in Win Media Player. Download Express Scribe free NM
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It's healthy to enjoy some alone time. You'll adjust and enjoy it soon.
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I need a new chair!
I have had this chair for about 8 years. I have to sit on pillows or else it feels like I am sitting on bare metal!  I am ready to buy a new one & would appreciate suggestions.
TIA
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Herman Miller Aeron Chair, changed my LIFE!!!! Can't say enough good about it. The cost is high, but I felt I could justify it since I spend so much time sitting in it, check it out on ebay, lot cheaper, that is where I got mine.
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Am looking for a new one. What kind do you have?
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When I was going to PT because of a MVA the theapist told me to allow the chair to support the back, not to sit like they used to make us sit straight and forward but sit back and allow the chair to support you. Also hold in your core muscles. Once I have done this as well as having a chair that I can easily change up and down positions, I have not had a problem. She said a pillow would not support the entire back and and thus put you off balance again and you then overcompensate for it. So I sit completely back in my chair with my entire back being supported by the chair. Also sit a little higher up. Works for me and never have a back ache. Also chair is not one of the most expensive models, $99 at Office Depot. Though I do need a new one as it is 6 years old. I work 8 to 10 hours per day in this chair.
chair help sm
Go to a site called "Nada Chair" it is not a chair but a device that pulls your spine forward by attaching a belt via a strap to your knees. My son is a PT and one of his patients swears by it. Just check it out. Been there, it's painful, every little bit helps, also ask for a TENS unit. Good luck! I empathize!
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my sister visited a chiropracter in atlanta and was told of an office chair called herman miller but is pricey. She has one and loves it so far. it is the best one out there of late. visit CSN-chair.com they have different types, but they sound like a dream! Thank you for your well wishes and hope you are doing okay too! I e-mailed you also
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Hi - I've had many various chairs over the past 10 years, and just found the perfect one for me for about $250.00.
It's the Unanimous model chair from the Hon company, part of their 7600 series -- specifically, the 7602 model is the best. It has a high back and adjustable everything -- seat depth, back height, arm width and height, etc...
I've spent lots of money on chairs and love this one!
Sites like NexTag do comparison pricing and show you where you can get the exact item you want at the best price.
Good luck!
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I would try out some chairs at the office supply stores for good lumbar support. I also found that chairs with arm rests were very tiring as the arm rests got in the way of my elbows. I use a pillow to push me forward and also a Nada chair device. They have a website which explains how this work, pulls your spine forward by straps that go over your knees. It was a gift from a therapist. Works pretty well. Also, a microwaveable heating pad helps. Good luck, sometimes more than a chair is needed. It's painful, I know!
Best chair - sm
I have been working from home for many years, and over the years, I bought a new chair just about every 12 months, until this past year. I splurged and bought a Henry Miller Aeron chair, and it's wonderful. No more back pain, no more neck pain, no more shoulder pain. I wish I had saved all the money I spent on a chair every year and bought this one back then. They are expensive, but check online, you can find some good deals with free shipping, and sometimes no tax. The chair is well worth the investment if you can swing it. Hope this helps.
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The chair in the link I am providing is by far the best chair I have ever owned.
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I bought the chair in the link below and it has been the BEST chair I have ever used. I have major back problems (we're talking 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years) and I can sit in this chair with no problems at all. It has multiple functions for lumbar support, back support, and the arms can go up and down/in and out. I highly recommend it! Also, if you live anywhere near an Office Depot store, shipping is free. The closest Office Depot store to me is like 75 miles away and they still delivered it for free.
Good luck, I knew I had a really hard time finding something I liked for a long time too.
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Thanks for recommending this chair! I have been looking for a chair for so long and can't find one that is quite right. This one looks like it has everything I need - I'm heading to Office Depot this weekend to try it out. Thanks so much!!
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I have a herman miller Mirra chair that I love. Very expensive (over 700 bucks) but way worth the money.
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I found a sealy posturepedic with ergonomic lumbar support and many other features for just under 200 and it is great
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This is the best chair I have ever owned and the price is fairly reasonable.
Thanks for the tip. I am looking for a new chair
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New Chair !
I am very happy to share this information. My daughter graduated from college in May in interior design. She found this chair 2 yrs ago and after I took a week off and came back to my old chair and could not get out of it, I drove and bought this. Go to google. Allsteel chair, the one I got is #19. I spent a lot of money on it, but it is SO worth it, all my pain is GONE! You will have find a dealer near you. I live in upstate NY and drove 180 miles round trip to get it.
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I went online and found the closest Herman Miller distributor (which happened to be Las Vegas for me) and drove there and picked it up. I have had a few people tell me they have seen them at Costco, but I am not sure if they are authorized distributors and if buying from them voids the warranty. Because it is such a big investment, my recommendation would be to buy from your closest authorized dealer (per the web site.) The shipping is what it is - but the main thing is to get your chair from a reputable dealer. -Dana
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