Ergonomic Office Tips & Buying Guides

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How Much Weight Can a Monitor Arm Hold?

How to match a monitor's weight, VESA pattern and accessories to a monitor arm's real load range, without relying on screen size alone.

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Can a Monitor Riser Hold Two Monitors? What to Check

A practical way to check whether two monitors will fit safely and ergonomically on one desk riser, including width, depth, load, screen position and cable clearance.

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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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How Much Mouse Space Do You Need on a Desk?

A practical sizing method for mouse space that accounts for office work, design tasks, sensitivity settings, keyboard width and easy reach.

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How Deep Should a Desk Be for Two Monitors?

A practical way to choose desk depth for two monitors, based on viewing distance, stand footprint, screen size and the way you use each display.

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What Should You Keep on Your Desk? A Practical Home Office Checklist

Keep the tools you use every day within easy reach, move backups and occasional supplies into storage, and preserve clear space for your main work.

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Two black monitors aligned side by side with their inner edges nearly touching on a central black dual monitor arm

Should Dual Monitors Touch? How Much Gap to Leave Between Screens

Learn when dual monitors should touch, how bezel width and screen angle affect the centre gap, and how to align two displays for comfortable work.

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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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How Wide Should a Monitor Riser Be? A Practical Sizing Guide

Measure your monitor base, desk and storage needs to choose a monitor riser that is wide enough without crowding your workspace.

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