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                                                  LAPTOPS

What to do?

For frequent laptop users the best suggestion would be to purchase a separate keyboard and mouse. This will permit a better positioning of both input devices and the screen. Both wired and wireless devices are widely found in the stores and are easily set up using primarily the USB ports.







 
 
What to do?

For frequent laptop users the best suggestion would be to purchase a separate keyboard and mouse. This will allow a better positioning of the input devices and the screen. Both wired and wireless devices are widely found in the stores and are easily set up using primarily the USB ports.  
Once a separate keyboard and mouse are attached the laptop can now be placed in a better position. Elevate the screen to a height that reduces neck strain and encourages a better overall posture. Laptop ‘raisers’ are widely available in stores, but not essential. Placing the laptop on a pile of books or a small box functionally works just as well.

The ideal height of the screen is where the top edge of the computer is close to the same height of the eyes.  

Ideal distance of the screen depends on the individual, eyesite and size of the screen, however usually at least one ‘arms’ length away when sitting up erect.






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