You are using your keyboard and wrist rest wrong. Make a wrist rest in 3 Seconds

[@MelonMafia1]

But will it help me rush B?

[@brutalistconcrete25]

LMFAO

[@iLiokardo]

It sure will, in the long run.

[@kerokucukalic]

Mad Kwama Hahahahhaa

[@earlcooter2975]

no It wont

[@adamperry7378]

only if you're carrying a knife

[@BadBeardDude]

I wish I'd seen this video a couple of days ago as I just spent money on a wrist rest. The towel idea is actually genius and feels like an obvious solution. And yes I've been using it all wrong too. But it's never too late to learn something new and this was a very enjoyable and informative video. Thanks.

[@keefazstudio]

I swear I just bought a wrist rest and suddenly this video appeared as on of my recommendations, it's scary

[@NiC707]

Same here.. I literally just received my "wrist rest" today, and this pops up.. Anynone's interested in a razer wrist rest pro? :)

[@JDizzle1391]

I love that even though you were tongue twisting wrist rest, you kept that in. Very informative, thank you.

[@nels6984]

baut can it run crysis on 4k?

[@Lodus_beatbox]

no but it can run minecraft at 4 fps

[@iamcyrus6822]

Much better than aftermarket graphic card so whether or not it can run Witcher 3 on 240hz

[@AceDramaBeats]

Thanks! This video was actually a real help! I started getting this swelling in my wrist and I type at work. I'm gonna practice this and make second nature.

[@yumimekkoo.3597]

This video stopped me buying one and gave me an useful tip! Thank you so much!!

[@jworne79]

thanks, I was about to go out and buy a wrist rest too. better for me to improve my posture

[@DiscomfortFree]

You are welcome.

[@AeroMittens]

Thanks for info my wrist has been hurting really bad from improper wrist placement its was so bad it lasted for like a year and i still get it from time to time

[@ihalloway]

0:01 ibm model m = Like ... now lets watch rest of the video ... well what a lovely video, gained finally something useful :)

[@Toblehrone]

It's not even a Model M...

[@slushie3061]

@@Toblehrone yeah it has narrow enter key

[@ewliang]

Nice. Was planning to buy a wrist rest eventually but after watching this, I'm just going to avoid one altogether since you said it is not for resting the wrist, haha.

[@syneresis]

i've been doing this for a long few months now and happy to say that it was very effective, compared in the past where i notice my wrists feeling tired after long hours on my PC. didn't opt for a wrist rest but my hands floating on the keyboard thing worked wonders.

[@patrickwall8517]

In order for your shoulders, arms, and wrists to be in the correct position, you need to be sitting straight up and your chair needs to be adjust to the correct height for your desk.

[@Moonmoon-ws6jo]

this is actually really nice

[@lighthunter1980]

I was about to buy a wooden wrist rest for $30. They look nice but seems unnecessary... I actually already used a folded towel but will now instead change my posture. Thanks

[@chaz8652]

The towel was ingenious. Im using a folded shirt for mine

[@Annettesmusic]

I just bought a mouse pad today and it came with a keyboard wrist rest. I found the wrist rest uncomfortable so, I was looking for how to use the dang thing and, that's how I came upon your video. Thanks for the tips. I usually do "float" over the keys as you show. After watching your video, I did try moving the KB rest up to the forearm level (rather than at rist level) and it actually straightened out my arms, the position that you show as being good for the shouldiers so, I may not trash it yet.

[@wartem]

I've watched a few similar videos now. This one is first to make sense.

[@DiscomfortFree]

Thanks

[@nicksprogress613]

thanks for giving me the idea helps becuase i like to program alot

[@DiscomfortFree]

Keep those paws happy.

[@jaclyncastro]

Thank you for your video! I am going to grab a hand towel. You have taught me that the wrist rest is NOT for use during typing and it really sounds contrary to what we think it's really for! So, thank you! My wrists appreciate you, Hilma :-)

[@towfusan]

great video! was wondering why my wrists hurt even though i had a huge ass wrist rest.

[@Emir-xq7jt]

Thank you for telling the truth about wrist-rests :) Good information

[@og_zaram]

Thank you so much Hannah🤗. Your style of teaching is so beautiful🥺❤️.

[@easterbunny168]

Therapists are the best. Thank you.

[@hmf33]

Is it weird that I agree with what she's saying? I had a built-in wrist rest on my last keyboard (KGB Rapidfire, just so you can get an idea) and I've switched over to a Ducky recently. I don't have a wrist rest and I honestly can't feel much of a difference after getting used to typing without it. I may even argue that my hands hurt less often now after long periods of use...

[@VanmeterFL]

I was going to say a rolled sock would do the same thing. Then I saw you used a rolled sock for a mouse wrist rest. After you roll the towel, you can always place a sock over it OR any number of socks (within reason) for the height you desire.

[@Jimmyboygohome]

Thank you for the informational video

[@100rats2]

From what I have seen and tried wrist wrest is best used on your palms and can help elevate pain from floating your arms above the keyboard.

[@DiscomfortFree]

Hi, if you do that, make sure your hand still is able to move and your palm is not fixed in one spot.

[@mattd3978]

I love that this is going to help me be healthier, but right now I'm hating that it's killing my typing speed and accuracy. I'll get used to it eventually I guess. Maybe I'll be able to use it while gaming before too long.

[@janetbeatrice9505]

Yes, it's so hard to adjust to a new way of doing things! I'm trying to do it and I'm making so many typos! Plus it just feels weird. But yeah, worth doing and we'll probably get used to it.

[@tcelestino]

Nice tips. I'll do that now

[@Tenma_Gold]

Its 5 AM and the first thing i did is lower the paws and increase the height of my chair, though how do you type then as the wrist rest is in the way, i tend to default to typing with my hands resting in them if typing.

[@christian_cantarutti]

Good video. Curious what year that keyboard is from!!

[@DiscomfortFree]

Maybe 1991. An no, it is not what I use.

[@dulcebaldi8901]

great advice!

[@can.slaughter]

man this channel needs more subscribers

[@tardiskeeper6]

Yeah, I've not been typing correctly at all. Trying to stick to the home keys position and making a lot of mistakes as out of practice. Any idea why my fingertips feel sore on contact? Touchscreen use?

[@douglasfulmer5483]

Practice, decent keyboard, and more practice.

[@JohnnyJazzFreak]

Revolutionary. But you didn't say anything about the height of the table you are typing on.

[@Pittsburghfix]

I think that is down to personal preference , the height that works for you to make your arm straight when typing.

[@dukkiegamer1733]

When I'm gaming I keep my wrist in one place and only move my fingers for A,S,W and D and sometimes my pinky reaches for the L SHIFT, Control or Caps lock. So because my wrist is only in one place would it be good resting my wrist in a wrist rest or do I need to keep it hovering above my desk?

[@DiscomfortFree]

Since you use such a small portion of the keyboard, it probably won't matter. But you do want to have the top of your hand and the top of your forearm on the same level.

[@andrew_li]

Using a wrist rest while gaming may be a good idea

[@commonbrewcoffee114]

Thank you mam, you saved me from buying a wrist rest, which I don't necessarily need.

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

You need keep your Wrist straight and leveled. Not bent back or down, or at an acute angle to the keyboard. Your arms should always move your hands around instead of your wresting your wrist and stretching to hit the keys with your fingers. Office Ergonomics: 1. Straight and Leveled: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXGo4CNmMihbsU 2. Wrist Pads: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXGo4CNmMihbsU

[@ihalloway]

by the way does is it bad if your hand rest on chairs armwrests ? when I type I used to rest left arm why right one floats, also for mouse movement I use chairs arm wrest + wrist rest

[@DiscomfortFree]

Yes, but arm rests should be padded. Otherwise you could end up pinching the ulnar nerve at the elbow.

[@augustuscaeser8939]

i want to float my arm over the keyboard but that gets tiring and hard. is there a way that i can make it easy and keep myself from getting problems later on. Thank you!

[@DiscomfortFree]

You want to position yourself so that your upper arms are hanging straight down and a keyboard height that is comfortable around 90 degrees.

[@SianaGearz]

So... but i'm not very comfortable hovering my hands above the keyboard. What do i do now? I can do that while typing in short bursts and apparently i even do that subconsciously usually but not during most other activities like gaming and right-hand creative tasks like graphics editing. Also i experience finger pain when the keyboard is flat on the desk and less so when it's raised up. Why is that? The keyboard is a red-stem switch mechanical (linear, low-force), the front row of the keyboard sits 29mm top of keycap to desk surface, while number row is 36/48mm. I have a prior left hand injury from a mountain biking accident a decade back, which doesn't limit my movement range, but does limit control and there is occasional pain.

[@DiscomfortFree]

Here's the thing... You need to have your keyboard close enough that your upper arms are straight down. If you are reaching forward and trying to hover, naturally your arms will feel uncomfortable. You need to then arrange so that your keyboard is at a comfortable height - either by table height or chair height. Ideally the forearm should be close to 90 degrees to the upper arm. If it is not then adust the angle of the keyboard so that the back of the forearm and the back of the hand are in a straight line.

[@arthurpiccio7906]

Nice Model M.

[@dalealanbryant7062]

Thank you for answering the question I had about resting the wrists. I won't do any anymore!

[@DiscomfortFree]

You are welcome.

[@Gabrielr8]

Haha guess i could give those towels in my cupboard a new use!

[@nicoleecks1933]

Loved this video!

[@seekerdroid]

Thankyou

[@marom6304]

Is that a razor huntsman elite?

[@DiscomfortFree]

No, it is a super x dynamic 2024 from Back to the Future

[@dnlald3934]

Thanks! Its hard to gaming without those things

[@kenullolytlk4623]

Thanks

[@guardian7keys]

I love this woman!

[@johnmcclane2401]

Thank you this is great!

[@Pusliin]

Well... A lot of people who use a keyboard a lot are probably gamers, resting their hands until moment--to-moment action. How would that work (or not work) with a wrist rest?

[@cordero6960]

very infomative Thank you so much

[@rafi_45]

thank you.

[@giganticyufka]

Thank you

[@thomasdinh2k]

woah I love the way she talks

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

is there any way I can send you a video of me typing to get some feedback? I've had tight forearms and wrist pain. And I have been studying ergonomics for typing for a while now, but I'm doing something wrong.

[@DiscomfortFree]

Hello Andrea, I'm sorry but I am really swamped right now. Please note that it is your forearm muscles that move your wrist and fingers. Remember, your forearm muscles are getting lots of exercise and most people don't realize how tight they are until they start "talking" to you. Once your muscles are loosed up, the pain should go away.

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

Thanks so much for at least getting back to me.

[@franklogrim8510]

Can i build drones faster with this simple trick?

[@DiscomfortFree]

Only paper airplanes.

[@rthealien]

Don't Panic! The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy way of rest your wrist

[@michaelgoldsmith9359]

Your arms should be at 90 degrees not 50 the issue is the table is to high to be ergonomic so new table or just raise your chair

[@raja7775]

Damn that's a great idea, why didn't it cross my mind! Thanks

[@Lafayette92]

🤣 if you spill coffee or water, VOILA! I am so happy that I found your video. I just had carpel tunnel surgery and am trying to find ways to prevent any further injury. This has been very informative thank you! ❤️

[@dopejav]

very helping thx mam

[@MrJewelicious]

Thanks for the tips Helma! Really appreciate it! :)

[@DiscomfortFree]

You are so welcome.

[@ImmiFile]

What about mouse wrist rest?

[@DiscomfortFree]

Glad you asked. See my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJibkn6IarCdgpo Make one in 5 seconds.

[@perc3557]

Thank you, will be applying this advice :)

[@Francisco-MH]

Thanks, nice video and explanation!

[@invalid4796]

Thanks!

[@ItzCwill]

All I’m going to say is I love you with all my heart please be my grandma.

[@ItzCwill]

Thank you for liking my comment I love you so much and I’ve known you for two minutes

[@ItzCwill]

I am now a believer and use a wrist rest

[@TunaMelt98]

a lot of this only applies if you have a short desk

[@DiscomfortFree]

Any reason you can't move everything closer?

[@boisnae7760]

Thank you so much

[@kaiserdenwin]

Yes

[@holdir]

cool keyboard

[@screes620]

Now how do i hold my hands above my keyboard for hours at a time?

[@DiscomfortFree]

You want your upper arms hanging down and your forearms at a right angle as much as possible. Look up ergonomics. Also if you don't stop typing at least 5 minutes every 20 minutes you are drying out the lubrication in the the tendon sheaths in the carpal tunnel. This will cause you a lot of future problems. Also you seem to think it is a strenuous thing it is not. Resting wrists while typing produces far more tension in your muscles and tendons.

[@OregonBill]

Good information. Thank you.

[@PixelParanoid]

thanks nan!

[@PixelParanoid]

It Helped me a lot! 😄 Ps. You remind me of my granma 😁

[@kraytopia]

thank you so much for this information

[@880User088]

thanks you for the video

[@DiscomfortFree]

Glad you liked it.

[@alinsan5431]

thx

[@DarkH4X0]

But can it run Flight Simulator 2020?

[@DiscomfortFree]

Only the 1998 version.

[@blobslimeplayz]

Thx i was streesing that it was gonna hurt my wrist but this helps you gained +1 sub and+1 like

[@tombombadil1535]

thank you for this video

[@gagakserak3914]

Greats. I need palmrest for my keyboard and never think of this kind solution. Thanks! :D

[@DiscomfortFree]

Glad to be of help.

[@miguelhuayllas1484]

like for the advice and the laughs !

[@christiana9988]

ILY best wrist rest

[@Imfafe]

Dang ok grandma i see you

[@محمدالسعيدي-م3ت]

I love this Lady!

[@lmv92x]

Uhm, no. The point of having a wrist rest is to raise and support your hands. If you rest your hands on the desk you're straining your wrists. If you keep your hand in the air, you're straining your arms for no reason. I tried a towel before, but my hands just sink down into it, it's useless. For now I'm using an external disk carrying case, it's the perfect height and rigidness... it works for the left hand. But for both hands typing I need something wider, so I probably have to make something out of wood and eva.

[@DiscomfortFree]

You won't strain your arms if you are close enough to the keyboard so your upper arms hang down.

[@lmv92x]

@@DiscomfortFree I would still have to keep my hands lifted, regardless of the distance. If you mean keeping my elbows below the desk and resting the wrists on the table, then I would have to turn my wrists upside, which not only strains them, but also makes it awkward to reach the upper keys. Personally, it's much more confortable to keep my hands leveled with the keyboard, with something beneath the palm of my hand.

[@DiscomfortFree]

@@lmv92x Okay, but I do not mean reating the wrists on the table at all.

[@lmv92x]

@@DiscomfortFree Alright. I also just don't like holding my hands up, it probably works for a lot of people, but I'm lazy, I prefer the minimal effort aproach.

[@kimh5369]

Thanks for the excellent video. I think I will purschase one of those wrist rests of yours. hihi. :D This video gave me a lovely laugh whilst providing really helpful information. Love it!

[@DiscomfortFree]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ronniemillsap]

Liked, thank you for the advice :)

[@DiscomfortFree]

You are welcome.

[@Fr3sHc0FFee]

10/10, watched it 3 times.

[@DiscomfortFree]

Thank you Stephen.

[@metallitech]

Hm, I think that floating-hands might ruin my accuracy...

[@zetaga8945]

yep

[@zetaga8945]

bruh

[@zetaga8945]

how did u like my comment soo fast

[@metallitech]

@@zetaga8945 I have these notifications popping up in Windows.

[@zetaga8945]

ah ok

[@anttosuhonen2900]

if only all of youtube was like this

[@aaden2626]

Wow thats a rare keyboard mam

[@arslan-sabir-]

nice thing

[@rebalahmad3673]

Thanks I'm a gamer

[@laura8700]

Wow!! Thanks, haha I never would've thought of this. :p

[@sadippers6168]

cheers babe

[@EliteGadgets882]

When she was like I was I massage therapist I was like that cool bro but when the fuck did I ask

[@lalshortshot2051]

Video 3 years old Keyboard 3x10 years old