Of magnetism and monitors

Article Abstract:

The question of whether computer monitors pose a health risk to users through their emission of extremely low frequency magnetic fields is disturbing many people who work with computers. According to some researchers, these emissions potentially pose health risks such as increased rates of cancers, pregnancy problems and neurological disorders. No comprehensive studies have been sponsored by the government, so nothing definite is known about the potential ill-effects. Users can protect themselves from video display emissions by staying at least 24 inches from the screen, at that distance the levels of emissions measured are negligible. Users of liquid crystal display screens found on many portable computers need not worry about electromagnetic radiation.

Computer terminals, Health aspects, Computer industry, Health, Video monitors, Electromagnetic radiation, Monitors, Safety

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Giving users the gift of comfort

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People who use computers for long periods at a time often develop aches and pains that are described as 'repetitive strain injuries,' and a gift that takes these injuries into consideration can be a thoughtful and appreciated one. An adjustable chair is an especially important piece of furniture for a computer user, but chairs are expensive. Sometimes can be bought at auctions or at other used-office-furniture sales. Adjustable desks can be appropriate. Wrist rests and telephone headsets make practical and inexpensive gifts. Desktop air filters, which cost $75 to $150, can be useful, but some people are annoyed by their drafts. Room humidifiers protect both the memory chips inside a computer and a computer-users sinuses.

Purchasing, Product information, Column, Ergonomics, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury, Gifts, Human-computer interaction, Computer Furniture, Human Factors

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Beware those network failures: local area networks are spreading, but system failures can be costly

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Local area network (LAN) failures are a larger problem than most people think, costing a large corporation an average of $3.48 million in losses per year, with an average of 23.6 network failures a year. Each failure averages 4.9 hours, according to a study by Infonetics Inc, a market research and consulting firm specializing in computer networking issues. Networks fail for simple reasons, such as an employee who accidentally plugs the wrong diskette into a microcomputer. More commonly, networks fail because more businesses are buying their networking products from a variety of vendors, often leading to a clash of protocols, operating systems and other functions.

Computer related services, not elsewhere classified, Research, Network management systems, Maintenance and repair, Local area networks, column, Network Management, Study, Local area networks (Computer networks), Infonetics Inc.

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