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Do you need a footrest at your desk? A quick test
Do you need a footrest at your desk? Yes if your feet do not rest flat on the floor. A quick test and a free fix using a box or a stack of books.
Margaux Dupont3 min read
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Make a home desk comfortable and focused.
Remote workers
Fix your home desk in this order
Most home desks fail at the chair, screen height and keyboard position. Here is the order to fix them in, with checks that cost nothing.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
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Laptop stand vs monitor arm: which fixes your screen height
Laptop stand vs monitor arm: both raise your screen to eye level, but they suit different desks. Here is how to pick without buying twice.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
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Office chair vs gaming chair for working from home
Office chair vs gaming chair for working from home: adjustability matters more than looks. Here is how to choose for an eight-hour day at a desk.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
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How high should your monitor be? A quick check
How high should your monitor be? The top of the screen should sit at or just below eye level, about an arm's length away. Here is a quick check.
Margaux Dupont2 min read
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Is a standing desk worth it for working from home
Is a standing desk worth it? It helps if you will actually switch between sitting and standing. Here is a plain way to decide, and what to try for free first.
Samir Ouali5 min read
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Noise cancelling headphones vs earbuds for a home office
Noise cancelling headphones vs earbuds for a home office: comfort over eight hours, mic quality and who is in the house decide it. Here is how to pick.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
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External webcam vs laptop camera for video calls
External webcam vs laptop camera for video calls: a webcam can sit at eye level and often looks sharper, but light matters more. Here is how to choose.
Samir Ouali4 min read