Your workspace shouldn’t wear you down every day, but that’s what uncomfortable chairs, messy desks, and poor lighting do—even if you don’t notice it. With a few adjustments, however, you can improve your working environment and keep your desk from destroying you. Here’s everything you need to know about how to create an ergonomic laptop desk setup and other ways to improve your workspace. Remember, small changes can make a big difference in how you feel while working.
How To Make Your Laptop Desk Setup Ergonomic?
- Use a chair that supports your lower back and lets you sit comfortably with your knees at or just below your hip level, with your feet flat on the ground.
- Try to get as much daylight as you can while working, or use a desk lamp that mimics daylight to help you feel happier and more focused. Proper lighting can reduce eye strain too.
- Add indoor plants around your office or workspace to help prevent feeling tired during work that needs a lot of attention.
- Consider wearing noise-canceling headphones and listen to lo-fi beats or ambient noise to block out distractions.
- Make sure your desk is high enough so your arms stay parallel to the floor when typing.
- Place your monitor about an arm’s length away from your eyes and just high enough so the top line of your screen is at or below your eye level.
- Try to use an external keyboard and mouse to maintain a neutral wrist position.
- Don’t forget about cable management solutions and desk organizers. They help maintain a tidy workspace, reducing distractions and improving focus.
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How To Improve Your Laptop Desk Setup?
The best laptop height and angle let you see the screen easily without bending or turning your neck. Raise the laptop a few inches above your desk by putting it on a stable surface like a laptop stand or a stack of thick books. Your eyes should naturally look at the top third of your screen when you look straight ahead.
Even though laptops are made to be portable and easy to use, make sure your laptop’s screen is big enough for what you need. A smaller screen might make you strain your eyes to see text and objects. If you find yourself leaning forward to read your screen, you can also make the text bigger.
Adjust your screen brightness so it matches the lighting around you.
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Don’t forget, the best thing you could do is to take a break every 30 minutes. Stand up, stretch, and move around. This helps to prevent stiffness and improve circulation.