I had read before that monitors are better off the desk and higher up. (To find out some ergonomic guidelines for your desk, check out what Swinburne University says.) Like all good geeks, I went to eBay to find a flash, sexy and cheap monitor stand for two monitors. Unfortunately I have non-standard monitors and they are different to each other, so that was not going to work. Also, these stands were about $120 and got way more expensive from there.
In a flash of brilliance, I have raided my paper reserves and created these two monitor stands for less than $30.
How is your monitor and desk set up? Do you need a bit of creative application of ergonomics to make it work better for you? I am feeling better about my set up already! Check it out
2 comments:
Good for you! It’s true that monitors should be placed higher, but an uncomfortable body position while using the computer for long hours will certainly affect your posture and might cause back pains. Luckily, I’ve long set up my computer station ergonomically. :D But do bear in mind that ergonomics is personal. And it’s better to disregard ergonomic guidelines which don’t make scientific sense.
That's great news! If you are feeling comfortable about the set up of your monitor, then we don't have the right to question that? But, in case you’d ever feel any discomfort while working on your computer, you should change the set up of the monitor. Like what Lance has said, it can cost you back pains or even neck pains if you work long hours using your computer. I suggest that you place the monitor at the right eye level, which can make your posture a bit better.
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