Do you spend a lot of time at the computer and know firsthand what back pain or "red" eyes are? Now we will tell you how this can be avoided.
1. Create a workplace for yourself. This tool will help you determine what is right for you and your body.
2. Use a special laptop stand if you spend more than 2 hours at it.
3. The distance between the monitor and your eyes should not be less than 50 cm (arm's length).
4. Adjust the height of the monitor so that its upper part is located at the level of your eyes.
5. Adjust the monitor so that you are not disturbed by glare from the window or lighting.
6. Tilt the monitor 10-20 degrees back if the lighting conditions allow it. It will be more convenient for your eyes.
7. The height of the keyboard should be at the level of your elbows (if the keyboard has a slope, then we estimate it by its center)
8. Tilt the keyboard 10 degrees back. It will be more convenient for your hands when typing.
9. Use an adjustable chair or chair.
10. Let's rest your eyes by periodically focusing your gaze on distant objects.
11. From time to time, get up from the chair and stretch the muscles of your back and arms.
12. The object you are looking at (monitor or book, no matter) should be right in front of you. This will avoid constant head turns.
13. Do not forget that even if your workplace is configured optimally for you, your body will still get tired after being in the same position for a long time. Therefore, periodically adjust the position of the monitor, keyboard, and chair.
14. Try to reduce the amount of time you spend at your laptop in non-ergonomic conditions. It is clear that this is what you need a laptop for, so that you can use it wherever you need it. However, this can have unpleasant consequences in the future.
Take care of your health!
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