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Build an ergonomic home office

By Rick Broida
(November 11, 2005)

Estimated time required:
3 hours

Estimated cost: $150 and up

Step 1:

Take the pain out of computing



Humanscale Freedom, Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand, Ergo Works True Color Task Lamp, 3M Ergonomic Mouse, Evoluent VerticalMouse 2, and Fellowes Adjustable Footrest

A. Humanscale Freedom • B. Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand • C. Ergo Works True Color Task Lamp • D. 3M Ergonomic Mouse • E. Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 • F. Fellowes Adjustable Footrest

If you're like us, you probably spend more time in front of your PC than you do sleeping. You've also likely experienced eyestrain, wrist ailments, headaches, or other painful problems at one time or another. That's because there's a right way and a wrong way to position yourself for long stints in front of the computer. We're going to show you the right way to sit in your chair, maneuver your mouse, and gaze at your screen. We'll even provide some tips for proper laptop use.
This story originally appeared in Computer Shopper magazine.


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