Guides
Sit better at your desk
Short, sourced guides to posture at the computer. No miracle cures, just what the research and ergonomics guidance actually say.
How Heavy Is Your Head? Tech Neck Numbers Explained
Your head weighs about 5 kg, but a well-known model puts the load on your cervical spine at up to 27 kg when you look down. What those numbers mean.
5 min read
How Far Should Your Monitor Be From Your Eyes?
How far your monitor should be from your eyes, how high to set it, and how to fix a laptop set-up, based on OSHA, HSE and Cornell ergonomics guidance.
5 min read
How to Choose a Posture App for Windows (2026)
What to look for in a posture app for Windows: how it detects slouching, where your video goes, how it alerts you, trials, refunds and real yearly cost.
4 min read
Laptop Neck Pain: Practical Fixes for Your Set-up
Why laptops strain your neck and what to change: raise the screen, add a keyboard, take short, frequent breaks and try chin tucks. Based on HSE and NHS advice.
5 min read
The 20-20-20 Rule for Eye Strain: How to Actually Use It
The 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 6 m (20 feet) away for 20 seconds. What digital eye strain is, why it helps and how to make it a habit.
4 min read
Upper Back Pain from Sitting at a Desk: Causes and Fixes
Pain between your shoulder blades after a day at the desk? Why leaning in strains the upper back, how to set up your desk, gentle exercises and when to see a GP.
5 min read