Ergonomic Office Tips & Buying Guides

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How High Should a Laptop Screen Be?

Set a laptop screen at a comfortable viewing height without sacrificing keyboard and mouse ergonomics. This practical guide explains the ideal starting point, how to measure it, and when to add an external keyboard or monitor.

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Should You Close Your Laptop When Using an External Monitor?

Choose between open-laptop, closed-laptop and external-monitor setups by considering screen priority, ergonomics, cooling, camera use and desk space.

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Do You Need an External Keyboard and Mouse With a Laptop?

An external keyboard and mouse are not mandatory for every laptop task, but they can make long work sessions easier to arrange. Learn when they help and how to position them.

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Ergonomic Laptop and Monitor Setup: A Practical Canadian Guide

Set up a laptop with an external monitor for comfortable work, including screen priority, height, distance, keyboard, mouse, cables and sit-stand transitions.

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