You’ve heard of “economics”, but what about “ergonomics”? Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Safe Work Australia estimates the cost of work-related injury and disease to be a whopping $61.8 billion per year, so it’s a vital practice that should be done at home as well as the workplace.

Chances are that you still spend a significant amount of time on a computer, whether it’s for completing errands like email correspondence or doing the weekly online grocery shop online, or for recreational reasons such as watching videos or playing games. However, if your workplace doesn’t involve daily work at a computer, chances are that you’ve never had anyone walk you through computer-related ergonomics to apply to your computer setup both at work and at home. Improper computer use can lead to eye strain, headaches and a whole slew of muscle and joint problems including the dreaded lower back pain, so that’s a problem that needs to be solved!

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We’ve got some great news for small business owners, internet enthusiasts and anyone wanting to run a website or server on their Internode broadband connection: Option Packs have arrived for Internode NBN™ FTTC and HFC!

Our Power and Business Option Packs can be added to any Internode NBN™ plan to unlock a range of extra features. These features are typically useful for advanced users and business customers who want to make the most out of their internet service. Read on to find out more!

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Brace yourselves, Christmas is coming! Get the Christmas shopping done sooner rather than later so you can avoid the rush – especially if you need to pick up parcels from online shopping at the post office!

When it comes to Christmas presents, shopping for the geeks in your life can be challenging, especially when you Google the latest gadget and find it’s way, way, out of your price range. Never fear! There’s a ton of quirky and affordable gifts out there for geeks of all creeds.

We’ve rustled up a selection of gift ideas from retailers of all things geeky, nerdy and adorkable such as Think Geek and Popcultcha. Whether you’re shopping for an avid gamer, sci-fi fan or pop culture collector, you’re bound to find something they’ll love – and maybe pick up something for yourself while you’re at it!

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