How you sit, type, swipe, point, and click—and the products you use to do these things—can affect daily performance and long-term health. Odds are you, your friends and family members spend quite a bit of time at a computer, whether at work or at home. And while you may not think of working on a computer as something that is physically demanding, the truth is, an improperly designed workspace can cause neck, shoulder and back pain, eye strain, headaches, poor circulation in the arms and legs, fatigue, and in many cases even debilitating Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs).

Ergonomics is the scientific study of how people work. A great deal of Microsoft's ergonomic research is focused on matching human capabilities to task requirements, with the benefit of reducing the chance of injury and strains in the workplace.

Microsoft^® studies how people move and work at their computers for extended periods of time, and then builds products that address musculoskeletal risk factors. Designing products that integrate with how people work is a major goal in providing a comfortable PC experience.

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Reduce strain and make time with your computer more enjoyable by using the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 and the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. Both offer the most advanced ergonomic designs for a keyboard. By resting your arms, wrists, and hands in a more natural position, you reduce pressure on sensitive areas, such as your carpal tunnel, and decrease the potential for injuries resulting from unhealthy posture.

The Comfort Curve concept provides a six-degree curved design, in contrast to the 12-degree split angle used on Microsoft Natural keyboards. This reduced angle allows the keys to remain in a contiguous arc, rather than being split into two distinct keyboard halves. This is for people who prefer to use a non-split keyboard, but are looking for better posture and improved comfort.

Designing input devices that allow users to comfortably and effectively scroll, point, click, and select requires a great deal of precision and expertise. Microsoft goes to great lengths to ensure that its mice not only provide efficient, precise control, but that they also feel good when you use them, whether in light use or for long stretches at a time. From wired to wireless, compact to full-size, or ambidextrous to contoured, Microsoft mice feature a variety to fit you.