Friday 29 January 2016

8 Tips To Help You Maintain The Right Computer Posture



8 Tips To Help You Maintain The Right Computer Posture



Computers have become a near indispensable part of human life nowadays, but have you thought about the harm caused to you while you use them?


Like the majority of the people, if you too spend most of your waking hours sitting before a computer and working, then there are chances you might have a problem with your posture – and this is something that can turn dangerous if ignored.

But worry not! This post tells you how you can maintain the right posture while sitting before a computer for long hours. Keep reading to know more!

Tips For Maintaining The Right Computer Posture

You will agree when we say that acute pain is often caused by improper sitting and bad postures (1). So, it is important to learn more about the right postures and to maintain them at all times – and especially when sitting before a computer for long hours.


The comfortable posture varies from one person to another, and aspects like height, weight, eyesight and health conditions of the individuals play a vital role.

Below listed are a few handy tips to maintain a proper sitting posture at computer and evade the risk of pain and injuries:

1. Sitting Upright

When you are using computers, sit with the spine erect and straight. Slouching in front is what leads to back pain and pain in other body parts too. If necessary, adjust the height of the chair so that both the feet can be flat on the floor.


2. Position Of Chair

The back of the chair should be set at a 100 degree reclined angle (2). Ensure the chair supports your lower and upper back well. It would be better if the chair has an armrest.

3. Cushioning Support

If you find sitting in the chair does not feel comfortable, and your spine is getting stressed even after several height and angle adjustments, you may use cushions. You can find ergonomically designed paddings and cushions for use with computer chairs.

4. Keyboard Position

It is important to ensure your hands do not get tired while typing on the PC keyboard easily. If your work involves lots of typing, use ergonomically designed keyboards that come with a palm rest. Adjusting the keyboard tilt can also be helpful in this regard.

5. Small Breaks

Even if you use an ergonomically designed chair for PC usage and ensure the monitor and keyboard are in the right place, stress on the body muscles and joints cannot be avoided. To ensure your shoulders, back and hands do not get stressed overtly, take a break every 30 minutes or so while using computers. You may walk for 5 minutes or stand for some time to relax your stiffened back muscles and spine.

6. Position Of The Monitor

The display of the PC screen should be at the eye level (3). If the screen is positioned in a way such that you require to look up or down, it can lead to eye strain and stress on shoulders. Ideally, the height of the PC table or desk should be at the elbow level so that you can look straight into the monitor, and the arms remain almost perpendicular to the ground.

7. Laptop Usage

Not all PC users have or use desktops. If you use a laptop for work regularly, you might have more stress. When using laptops, you tend to be in an improper posture. Either your neck or the wrists remain at a wrong posture, leading to pain and fatigue. To minimize this issue, use an external keyboard with your laptop.


8. Posture Monitoring Gadgets

Despite your best attempts, you may end up being in a wrong posture while using computers for long hours. To get rid of the issue, invest in posture correcting guide devices (4). Nowadays, you can find such small wearable devices that alert you whenever you get into the wrong position. Some of these devices are also Smartphone compatible.

While you cannot stop using a computer or laptop, by making sure your posture is right, you can ensure you do not develop aches and pains that leave you in agony. Hence a proper computer posture is always mandatory. Try these simple tips to make your time with your computer a more pleasant one!

Thursday 14 January 2016

Kingston’s ‘Unhackable’ DataTraveler USB Drive Self-destructs With Incorrect PIN Entry



Short Bytes: Kingston Digital, one of the world leaders in memory products, has released DataTraveler 2000 encrypted USB Flash drive. This portable memory device offers best-in-class security features like hardware encryption and PIN protection with an onboard keypad. The device is expected to ship in Q1 in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities.

The USB drive looks impressive right from the outside. As you pull out the outer aluminum cover, a built-in keypad will be there to surprise you. When inserted into a computer, you’ll have to unlock the device by entering the correct PIN. Failing to do so in 10 attempts, the USB will self-destruct — sounds just like the pen drive from Hollywood flicks like Mission Impossible, right?

This USB 3.1 compatible thumb drive offers speeds of up to 135MBps read and 40MBps write. On the security front, DataTraveler 2000 comes with hardware-based full disk AES 256-bit encryption in XTS mode. The drive also protects your data from bruteforce attacks.

Kingston DataTraveler 2000 USB — PIN protection, AES 256-bit data encryption, resists bruteforce attacks

For additional protection, Kingston’s super-secure USB drive features the option of auto-locking the drive by deleting key and password files after 10 invalid login attempts.
“We are excited to add DataTraveler 2000 to our existing lineup of fast and encrypted USB Flash drives for organizations and SMBs,” said Ken Campbell, Flash business manager, Kingston. “It is the perfect option to deploy in the workforce where a uniform encrypted data storage solution that works on many different OS’ are in use.”
This OS independent USB drive works with all popular operating systems, even Android and ChromeOS. The DataTraveler 2000 is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities.
The DataTraveler 2000 is expected to hit the markets in the end of 2016 Q1.
Are you excited about this upcoming USB drive from Kingston? Tell us in the comments below.

World’s first reversible micro-USB cable to make your life easy





Smartphone users who get annoyed with ill-fitting USB connectors, tangled cables and slow data transfer speeds have a solution in Flippy – the world’s first reversible micro-USB cable.
Flippy is a patent-pending technology by Dott, an innovative smart-device accessories brand, that allows users not only to transfer files at a lighting speed but also charge smartphones much faster than other USB cables.
What works for the cable?
Firstly, it is pretty with a royal blue colour. Unlike the other round-shaped cords, the flat designed Flippy is handy and tangle-free.
It has gold-plated USB (that fits into computers and laptops) and micro-USB (that fits into devices like smartphones) reversible male connectors.
The symmetrical connectors fit seamlessly and let the user plug into micro-USB and USB port devices either way.
With this feature, the user can charge and sync mobile devices without the hassle of worrying about finding the correct side of the connector. Flip it this way or that, this side up or that – it doesn’t matter.
Flippy has oxygen-free copper wire that makes a connection stable and blazingly fast. With transferring speeds up to a staggering 480 Mbps, the cable transfers large files quickly and easily. It copied approximately 16 GB of data in nearly eight minutes.
With its high-quality tinned copper construction – that allows 2.4 amp fast charging – the cable fully charged a 3,400 mAh battery in approximately 1.25 hours.
The cable is compatible with all devices like smartphones, digital cameras and MP3 players that have micro-USB connectors.
The thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) shielding and tough mold makes the cable suitable for secure connections and the reinforced cable joints reduce the possibility of it getting damaged and exposing the internal wires.

What doesn’t work?
The USB connecter is made of plastic and is very thin, making it vulnerable to break easily.
Verdict: The cable meets all a user’s requirements as it offers stylish design and colour. The fast charging and quick data transfer features with reversible USB and micro-USB (male) connectors makes it ideal for use with any brand of smartphones, digital cameras and MP3 players that has a compatible (female) port. A must-buy for people looking for low-cost sync & charge micro-USB cable”.
Technical Specifications: Connector Type: Gold-plated USB 2.0 type A (male) to reversible micro-B USB (male) | TPE shielding and Tough TPE-mold | Reinforced cable joints | Flexible cable shield | High quality tinned copper construction wires.

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