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Let comfort be your guide ..............................................................................................................................

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Scan for awkwardness and adjust for comfort .....................................................................................

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Adopt healthy habits .............................................................................................................................

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Comfortable computing for children .....................................................................................................

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Adjusting your chair .......................................................................................................................................

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Let the comfort of your feet, legs, back and shoulders be your guide ..................................................

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Move often ............................................................................................................................................

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3

Adjusting your work surface .........................................................................................................................

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Let the comfort of your shoulders, arms and hands be your guide ......................................................

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When typing, pointing and touching, scan your hands and fingers for tension ....................................

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Adjusting your monitor ................................................................................................................................

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Scan your head, neck and torso for comfort ......................................................................................

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Adjusting dual monitors ......................................................................................................................

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5

Using touch technology ...............................................................................................................................

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Using a touch-enabled monitor and all-in-one product .......................................................................

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Using a touch-enabled tablet ..............................................................................................................

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Using a Notebook .........................................................................................................................................

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Listen to your body especially when using a notebook ......................................................................

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Carefully monitoring children using computers ........................................................................................

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A special note for parents and teachers .............................................................................................

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Monitoring your health habits and exercise ...............................................................................................

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Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits ..................................................................................

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Cultivating your health and fitness .....................................................................................................

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