Where is your monitor? Presumably it is on your desk but is it really positioned where it needs to be? This often neglected consideration is important as a poor computer monitor placement can cause serious health problems including eye strain, neck and back problems. Additionally, the monitor stand that usually comes with a new screen is almost always woefully inadequate when it comes to positioning options.
So what should you be considering when planning your monitor position? Here is how to place your LCD monitor or monitors in the healthiest viewing position:
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If you cannot position your monitor to meet these requirements with the stand it comes with, it is time to get a new monitor stand or monitor mount that will allow you to position your screen or screens correctly. You may want to consider an articulating monitor arm as these provide easy adjustability and maximum monitor placement flexibility while freeing up your desk space for writing and other purposes.
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