Home Office Setup Guide: 5 Best Ergonomic Laptop Setup Tips

 

The pandemic has forced everyone to adhere to the work from home setup wherein all of us are trying to adjust to a different work environment. We are all struggling to find a dedicated workspace as we are juggling with work and home chores.

For many of us, working at a desk either means sitting on the couch or confiscating the kitchen table during working hours. It’s necessary to practice good posture and ergonomics while using a laptop to prevent back and neck pain. Considering the current global situation, the policy of work from home will go a long way. Thus, you need an ideal home office setup and invest in a portable laptop desk.

To create a safe and effective home office setup, you need a separate space in your home that is apt for you both physically and mentally. It needs to have a proper height, ambient light, and sufficient workspace to make it work-friendly.

Let us give you 5 best ergonomics laptop setup Tips to help during your work from the home phase.

Pro tip: Focus on maintaining a neutral spine.

1. Set up your desk properly

Many of you might be using your dining table or TV tray at your desk. There's nothing wrong in using it but make sure you don't develop posture problems. Your desk should fit your knees, thighs and feet comfortably. Pressing your legs or knees together can lead to several health issues.

Pro tip: Use a folding laptop desk for better results.

Make sure you follow the right posture:

• Focus on getting the right height.

• The keyword and mouse should be at elbow height while you're seated.

• Hold out your arms.

• Get a proper height of your work surface.

• Adjust the height of your desk using books or sturdy boxes.

• Sit comfortably on pillow/s.

2. Place your computer or laptop the right way

Laptops are a more common device owned by everyone rather than a bulky computer. The main problem with laptops is that the screen and keyboard are connected with each other, making ergonomic placement of the screen and keyboard difficult.

Since we are all working on it for longer periods, you should consider using a desktop with a foldable laptop desk, detachable keyword, monitor, and mouse to prevent injuring yourself. Follow this:

• The monitor should be slightly below your eye level.

• Hold your neck straight.

• The monitor should be placed at an arm's length.

• Adjust your desktop according to your height.

• Move away from large screens.

• Angle your screen to reduce the glare and get proper head positioning.

• Avoid direct light on your monitor.

3. Safe use of your laptop

We all are on our laptops for an entire day. It’s obvious to get muscle pains and body aches after lounging on a comfy spot in your bedroom. Experts prefer setting your laptop on a laptop stand to raise it to your eye height using a separate wireless keyboard to ensure your screen is placed at an arm’s length. A foldable laptop stand for bed is the best alternative.

4. Consider your keyword placement

Get into the habit of placing your keyboard at elbow height. Adjust to the right keyboard height where your wrists remain straight while typing and upper arms stay close to each other. Use one wrist to achieve proper keyboard placement.

You can even place your wrist over a sock filled with rice or a rolled-up towel. Use keyboards that are either flat or have a negative tilt. This will help you to maintain perfect wrist placement.

5. Don’t forget to take breaks

You should know when to draw a line between work hours and self-time. Schedule yourself to strict working hours and don’t work harder than your 9-5 work timing. Move around and take breaks with your colleagues on video calls or family.

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