When you set up your computer desk, how did you do it?
Most of us drag a table or desk against a wall, drop a keyboard, mouse and monitor on it, the box on the floor, plug everything in and start working. And a month later your right shoulder aches, you’ve tried a wrist rest and three different mice to no avail, and you get a headache if you’re at your desk for more than half an hour.
A few easy adjustments and you can avoid these pains.
Start with your chair – it should be a comfortable height, and put the surface of your desk one or two inches above your elbows. If you are going to spend a few extra dollars on your desk setup, or plan on replacing anything, a nice chair will make the most difference to you.
Next is your monitor. The center of your monitor should be at eye level when you are comfortably seated, and far enough back so you can easily see the entire monitor.
Keyboard / Mouse – most people prefer a keyboard tray. I agree with this, as long as the tray is large enough to hold your mouse comfortably as well – if your mouse doesn’t fit on the tray, you must then either have the mouse too high for comfort or the keyboard too low. But as long as the height is comfortable, the surface of your desk will work just fine for your keyboard and mouse as well. This is a matter of comfort and preference.
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