Why use a laptop stand?

An adjustable laptop stand is a relatively inexpensive piece of equipment with a number of advantages. One of the key benefits of a laptop stand is that you can instantly improve your posture and positioning while using your laptop. 

If you’re looking to improve your workstation, keep reading to learn more about why and how to use a laptop stand.

Are there risks to using laptops?

Laptops have radically changed the way we work, giving office workers the means to break free from traditional 9-5 workdays and carry out computer tasks from practically anywhere. This is great for remote and homeworking - but it does come with additional risks.

When you place your laptop on a surface, you'll find you're having to look down to see the screen. The weight of your head hanging forward places a huge amount of strain on the spine which, over time, can cause aches pains and even long term injuries. This is so common it even has a name: tech neck.

To avoid tech neck while using your laptop, you'll need to find a way to elevate it to a more comfortable viewing height. Of course you can improvise with stacks of books or boxes, but it might take a bit of fiddling around to find the right height - plus you can't guarantee your homemade solution will be stable, safe, or particularly nice to look at.

An adjustable laptop stand, used with a separate mouse and keyboard, is the best way of creating a portable ergonomic workstation wherever you go.

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