As for other ergonomics stuff, I use Dvorak on an Ergodox EZ with a tilt/tent kit (I also like the Kinesis Freestyle, with the VIP3 accessory kit; I’m pretty indifferent between the two). I switched to Dvorak a bit over two years ago, and I actually haven’t noticed any difference in my RSI. But then, I’ve always had elbow problems rather than wrist problems, so maybe it just wasn’t the right fix. I still use Dvorak because it doesn’t seem worth switching back to QWERTY (which I have long since forgotten).
My mouse is a wired Anker vertical mouse (screw Bluetooth), which I like fine. It’s way better than a trackpad and while I’m not actively in love with it, I also am never unhappy with it.
I previously tried a Kinesis Savant Elite2 foot pedal so that I wouldn’t have to use my hands so much (I mapped it to scrolling up and down as that was what was giving me the most trouble at the time). However, it’s hard to use a foot pedal if you (like me) don’t like sitting in a standard chair position, so I haven’t really made use of it.
I use an UPDEZK desk topper to convert any desk into a standing desk. I like it because it has a low profile (meaning that if you already have a desk that’s the right height for you when seated, adding this desk topper won’t ruin that), works well (easy to use, handles heavy monitors well, and has withstood two years of near-constant use without seeming to deteriorate), and is relatively lightweight—not so much so that I’d recommend carrying it between rooms with you, but enough that it’s really easy to move around, store, etc.
I currently basically only work standing at my desk, or lounging in various positions on the couch or floor (I find it nice to have pillows to support my hips and chest when lying prone). I don’t have a dedicated standing desk mat, but I already pad the heck out of my floor anyway, so I’m standing on 2 inches of padding (1.5″ of foam mats plus a very soft rug), as well as wearing knee-high compression socks.
As for other ergonomics stuff, I use Dvorak on an Ergodox EZ with a tilt/tent kit (I also like the Kinesis Freestyle, with the VIP3 accessory kit; I’m pretty indifferent between the two). I switched to Dvorak a bit over two years ago, and I actually haven’t noticed any difference in my RSI. But then, I’ve always had elbow problems rather than wrist problems, so maybe it just wasn’t the right fix. I still use Dvorak because it doesn’t seem worth switching back to QWERTY (which I have long since forgotten).
My mouse is a wired Anker vertical mouse (screw Bluetooth), which I like fine. It’s way better than a trackpad and while I’m not actively in love with it, I also am never unhappy with it.
I previously tried a Kinesis Savant Elite2 foot pedal so that I wouldn’t have to use my hands so much (I mapped it to scrolling up and down as that was what was giving me the most trouble at the time). However, it’s hard to use a foot pedal if you (like me) don’t like sitting in a standard chair position, so I haven’t really made use of it.
I use an UPDEZK desk topper to convert any desk into a standing desk. I like it because it has a low profile (meaning that if you already have a desk that’s the right height for you when seated, adding this desk topper won’t ruin that), works well (easy to use, handles heavy monitors well, and has withstood two years of near-constant use without seeming to deteriorate), and is relatively lightweight—not so much so that I’d recommend carrying it between rooms with you, but enough that it’s really easy to move around, store, etc.
I currently basically only work standing at my desk, or lounging in various positions on the couch or floor (I find it nice to have pillows to support my hips and chest when lying prone). I don’t have a dedicated standing desk mat, but I already pad the heck out of my floor anyway, so I’m standing on 2 inches of padding (1.5″ of foam mats plus a very soft rug), as well as wearing knee-high compression socks.
When I feel arm pain I switch between wrist braces, elbow braces, and forearm compression sleeves.