I mean without it hurting physically. I'm on summer vaca. I have been on the computer more than usual (although I'm trying to cut down). Anyway, I know I get discomfort in my neck and hands when I'm on too long, so how are people able to do it everyday...like specifically people who work at jobs that requires them to be in front of the computer all day long?

Get a proper chair, have the monitor at proper eye level, and take regular breaks.

yeah get comfortable and physically use it properly.
good chair, monitor level with your eye, i saw on tv once how to use the mouse and keyboard properly.

also i like it to always be cool, not freezing not hot. i just cant do anything when its boiling hot.

i dont spend all day on the computer so it doesnt bother me, i only get on for 4 hours max on weekends and about 1 and a half - 2 hours a day on weekdays (at home, at school i use them depending on wot class i have that day)

For the last 5 years or so, I have been spending loads of time with my computer. I can't say that I maintain the perfect posture while doing so, infact the beating my body has taken ever since, should have caused some sort of problem. I do maintain the right amount of light while operating and have setup the monitor to operate on extremely low contrast & brightness settings. This helps a lot and I rarely have any optical problems due to it. I believe, the eyes are relatively safe, if you are just doing the developer stuff. It is when you become a hardcore gamer and expose yourself to all kinds of continuously changing lighting effects, that you are in trouble. Extensive usage of mouse and keyboard are the biggest problems. Sometimes, they last for a few days and doing the daily routine becomes difficult. But, cutting back on usage eventually makes it go away.

I can be on the computer for over 10 hours each and every day (work and home). As said earlier, take frequent breaks and have good posture while using the computer. I disobey all the rules and have small tensions near my shoulders from time to time LOL. Body is probably adjusting to my habits by now.

If I'm working on something that I find interesting (some coding project or others), I can sit for hours working on the project. Usually my eyes go out first before my wrist or fingers get tired from typing (which usually never happens in my case).

lol i never even realised the eye problem, lol.

i want to keep my "20 20 vision" the optometrist (is that how its spelt) sed i have perfect eyes!

If I have access, I just sit with my computer and constantly use it. Have been doing it for years, my body has adapted to it. It's not that hard really. Then again, I do take short breaks in between.

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You get used to it . Getting a laptop is a good thing, I'm now sitting quite relaxed in the sofa, much better for my back I guess (probably worse for my wrists, especialy since I've already had RSI problems with my wrists )

This post has been edited by wutske: Sep 17 2007, 01:07 PM

I have a reclining office chair and wireless peripherals...I never have any time where I'm uncomfortable...just change positions often and you won't get repetitive strain injuries.

I used to be able to sit most of the day in front of a PC but as the days go by this time is reducing with the strain on my eyes and pains in my wrist. I do try if I am going to be on the PC most of the day to have regular breaks.