Much of our productive work nowadays is done on laptops, especially by students and remote workers. This article will focus on ergonomic use of laptop computers.
The most important consideration when using laptops is to keep the top of the display as close to eye level as possible. This helps minimize slouching but also makes it more comfortable to use for longer periods. Even if you aren’t able to bring it directly to eye level, every millimeter that the screen is raised matters. Do the best that you can, given your situation, using a combination of the following tips:
- Raising the laptop using a laptop stand or textbook, or by raising the desk if adjustable
- Buying a laptop with a closer-to-square aspect ratio (16:10 or 3:2, rather than 16:9)
- Enabling full-screen mode to hide unnecessary menu or title bars at the top of the display