What's must-have versus nice-to-have for ergonomics at home and at the office?
No scientific debate, just basics: height, angle, eyes on screen height. A laptop flat on a table is not an 8-hour workstation.
Try this first
- 1Top of screen at eye level. For laptops: stand underneath plus external keyboard and mouse.
- 2Forearms horizontal, wrists straight. Chair height so feet are flat; footrest if needed.
- 3Screen distance: arm's length. Too close gives headaches; too far causes hunching.
- 4Breaks beat expensive chairs. Stand briefly every 30 minutes even with a perfect setup.
When to bring us in
Persistent complaints (back, neck, wrists)? Ask an occupational health service for a short workstation analysis. Hardware fixes are cheaper than sick leave.
See also
- Should we buy or lease laptops as a 5-person company?Both work. Lease is predictable but pricier over the term; buying needs cash and your own depreciation. The difference is mostly admin.
- Is buying refurbished smart or asking for trouble?For office work fine, if from a serious vendor with warranty and a clean OS install. The trap is shady marketplace listings.
- How much RAM and SSD for office work in 2026?Rule of thumb for knowledge work: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD as a comfortable minimum. 8 GB already feels tight; 32 GB is for heavy tools.
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