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Design firm Gensler found that about two-thirds of office workers are making unauthorized adjustments to their workspaces, addressing problems with ergonomics, temperature, privacy and storage. The findings come as companies continue pushing return-to-office mandates.
A software developer with years of repetitive strain injury from keyboard use describes noticing far less arm pain recently, including while playing piano. They attribute this to having reduced the amount of raw typing they do, particularly symbol-heavy keystrokes, since incorporating LLM tools into their workflow.
General ergonomic advice recommends positioning a computer monitor roughly an arm's length away from the body, close enough that outstretched fingers can touch the screen. The guidance also covers keeping the display at eye level with an appropriate tilt, with adjustments suggested depending on monitor size.
A reviewer tested Vari's Ergo electric standing desk over several months, finding it easy to assemble in about 10 minutes and stable across its full height range of 25 to 50.5 inches. The desk uses a quiet dual-motor lift system, supports up to 200 pounds, offers four programmable height presets, and comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.