The best way to make sitting at your desk all day suck less
[MUSIC]
If you haven't thought about making your desk more ergonomic you're doing it all wrong.
Many of us spend eight or more hours a day tied to our desks and eventually you might notice that your neck hurts, your back aches and that sitting at a desk is really taking a toll on your body.
Well the good news is that you do not have to switch to a standing desk to feel better.
What you might need is to just make your setup more ergonomically friendly.
Here are the basics.
Step one, your keyboard and mouse should be one to two inches above your thighs.
The easiest way to achieve this is with an adjustable keyboard tray.
Also, stick with a keyboard that doesn't have a number pad.
This way your hand will be centered, and you won't lean to much one way or the other.
Step 2, find the right distance between your eyes and the monitor.
Tilt it back, extend your arms, and the tip of your fingers is where the screen should be Step three.
When you sit down, there should be a space about the size of your fist between the back of your knees and the chair.
And when you sit, your feet should be on the floor in front of you.
And your thighs should be slightly below your hips.
If you're short, use a footrest.
And if you're tall, well might have to adjust the height of your desk.
Finally, the most important ingredient is movement.
So get up and walk around at least once an hour to keep your blood circulating and your body happy.
And now you're doing it right.
For a more in depth walk-through, check out the video on setting up an ergonomic workstation.
[MUSIC]
Up Next
Your social apps are crushing your data plan
Up Next
Your social apps are crushing your data plan
It's time to make Android bloatware disappear
It's time to make Android bloatware disappear
How to make your food look Instagram-worthy
How to make your food look Instagram-worthy
Your phone's screen is ruining your sleep
Your phone's screen is ruining your sleep
Why your fitness band might be lying to you
Why your fitness band might be lying to you
How to make your laptop battery last longer
How to make your laptop battery last longer
Why you might want to consider moving your thermostat
Why you might want to consider moving your thermostat
The driving myth that too many people believe
The driving myth that too many people believe
Why you should stop closing apps to save battery life
Why you should stop closing apps to save battery life
Here are the easiest ways to speed up your Wi-Fi
Here are the easiest ways to speed up your Wi-Fi
Tech Shows
Latest News All latest news
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
Did a Week With the Apple Watch Make Me Use My iPhone Less?
Did a Week With the Apple Watch Make Me Use My iPhone Less?
Most Popular All most popular
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Latest Products All latest products
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
Latest How To All how to videos
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro