Tools and gear for healthier computing
Alloy frame horizontal reading spectacles - read or watch screens while lying flat, reducing neck and cervical strain
Wearable video display - use as a personal screen anywhere, great for ergonomic positioning
Rugged MIL-STD case with hand strap and kickstand for iPad Mini
I cut off and filed down the pencil holder so it still fits in my pocket.
2.5D edge screen protector for iPad Mini 6th/7th gen - protects against scratches and shocks
MMO mouse with 12 side buttons, 12,400 DPI - thumb and pinky rests for comfortable extended use
3-key programmable foot switch - offload repetitive key/mouse actions to your feet
Get a custom-molded thermoplastic splint from a certified hand therapist (CHT) - stabilizes the thumb CMC/MCP joint while allowing finger use for typing and mousing
Ask your doctor for a referral to a hand therapist. Off-the-shelf braces don't compare - a custom mold fits your exact anatomy and lets you keep working.
See also: VoiceFlow - voice-to-text for Mac, reducing keyboard strain | RSI Wiki
Adjustable wrist brace specifically designed for TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injuries - provides targeted ulnar-side support without restricting finger movement
The go-to brace recommended in TFCC recovery communities. Lets you type and mouse while stabilizing the wrist.
Chrome extension that creates dark mode for every website - reduces eye strain, especially at night
Adjusts screen color temperature to match time of day - warm tones at night to reduce blue light and improve sleep
Keyboard remapping for macOS - remap any key, create layers, and program mouse buttons
Gaming mouse mappings (Redragon M908):
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 (hold) | Command layer (+ click combos for app/tab switching) |
| 2 | Cmd+Tab (app switch) |
| 3 | Escape |
| 4 (hold) | Control layer (+ click combos for tab switching) |
| 5 | Enter |
| 6 | Backslash |
| 7 / 10 | Copy / Paste |
| 8 | Chrome tab search |
| 9 | Screenshot to clipboard |
| 11 / 12 | Switch window forward / back |
Keyboard remappings:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Caps Lock | Enter |
| Cmd+= | Cmd+` (switch window) |
| Cmd+Shift+= | Cmd+Shift+` (reverse) |
| Cmd+Opt+= | Normal Cmd+= (zoom in) |
| Cmd+. | Cmd+Tab (switch app) |
| Cmd+Shift+. | Cmd+Shift+Tab (reverse) |
| Left Shift+Caps Lock | Page Down |
| Right Shift+Caps Lock | Cmd+Mission Control |
| Left+Right click | Cmd+Tab |
Foot pedals → Command/Control/Tab via ElfKey
Macro automation for macOS - clipboard filters (OCR, case transforms, image rotation), text transforms, and custom hotkeys
Key macros:
| Macro | Description |
|---|---|
| Clipboard Filters | OCR, capitalize, lowercase, title case, remove styles, image rotate/flip |
| Cmd+= → Cmd+` | Switch window (also in Karabiner for redundancy) |
| Cmd+. → Cmd+Tab | Switch app (also in Karabiner) |
| Middle-double-click | Cmd+Tab |
| Foot pedal fn | Triggers dictation via foot switch |
Customize trackpad gestures, Touch Bar, and input devices on Mac
Minimal config - export from BTT app via Presets → Export
Cross-platform text expander - type abbreviations that auto-expand into commands, emails, and snippets
Snippets:
| Trigger | Expands to |
|---|---|
| :cld | claude --dangerously-skip-permissions |
| :clc | claude ... --continue |
| :clr | claude ... --resume |
| :cdx | codex --yolo --search |
| :gmn | gemini -m gemini-3-flash-preview --yolo |
| :nsl | nosleep --on |
| :sma | ssh hostmyapple |
| :@@ | email address |
| :date | current date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
All triggers also work without the colon prefix. Full list in the config file.