Unfortunately, carpal tunnel syndrome is not a thing of the past and any design -- such as this Google Reader Pedal -- that can take the stress off of our wrists while on the computer is a godsend, to say the least.
Created by Matt Richardson, the Google Reader Pedal is the byproduct of hacking into a USB keyboard. This DIY project doesn't seem that simple, but the video step-by-step instructions are clear, concise and will have you thumping away on your Google Reader in no time.
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The Google Reader Pedal Takes the Stress off Your Wrist
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