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QUESTION: What are some tips for back and other pain from using a computer? ANSWER: The best thing you can do is get up from the computer every 40 minutes. Walk around and stretch for 10 minutes before you sit down again. Be very aware of your posture as well.
QUESTION: Is there a way to open an icon without double clicking? ANSWER: Yes, if double clicking is really a struggle for you, you can single-click on the icon and then depress and release the Enter/Return key.
QUESTION: The Task Bar at the bottom of my computer screen has moved from the bottom of the screen to the side. It works where it is now, but how did it get there and can I move it back? ANSWER: Click and drag is the answer for both how it moved and for how […]
QUESTION: I’m not sure I can use a mouse because of my Parkinson’s. Are there any other options? ANSWER: Yes, you do have options. Computers didn’t always use a mouse to navigate. Before the mouse came along, the keyboard was used for all tasks on the computer. There are keyboard shortcuts that allow you to […]
QUESTION: I seem to not have enough space on my desk for the mouse. Do I need a bigger desk? ANSWER: You definitely do not need a bigger desk. You need to harness your use of the mouse. Instead of sweeping all over your desk, lift the mouse up to reposition it on your desk. […]
