Do you know how to set up a Humanscale monitor arm properly? If not, this blog post is here to help. Humanscale monitor arms are designed with ergonomics in mind. They can be configured for any workstation and the Humanscale website offers instructions on how to do so.
Humanscale’s design team has worked hard to make sure that each setup provides optimal viewing angles and positions by using the patented technologies that Humanscales’ products include such as the “Easy-to-Reach” keyboard tray or an integrated cable management system.
The article will have 3 main points: The first point will cover what a Humanscale monitor arm is, followed by setting it up correctly, and finally what other features they offer.
What a monitor arm is:
A monitor arm is a device that attaches to the edge of your desk and holds your monitor. It typically has an articulating arm that allows you to move the monitor up, down, left, and right so that you can find the best viewing angle for you.
Setting it up correctly:
When setting up a Humanscale monitor arm there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is that the height of your monitor should be at or just below eye level. This will help to prevent neck strain. You also want to make sure that the center of the screen is positioned directly in front of you. To do this, measure from each side of your head to where you want the monitors’ edges to be and mark those points on the wall.
Then, measure from those points to your eyes and mark that on both sides of where you want your monitor to stand to be. From this point on Humanscale arm has a few extra inches of adjustment for fine-tuning its position.
Lastly, if possible try and keep some distance between yourself and the screen as well as any lights or windows behind it so that they don’t cause glare or reflections in your computer display. You can also purchase anti-glare screens if necessary but these should not be relied upon as a solution since they tend to degrade image quality slightly.
The Humanscale line includes several models with different feature sets including ErgoDox ($599), Mico ($589), and Slim ($499). Each model has different features in terms of arms and mount options, so it’s advisable to consider which model will best suit your needs.
The Humanscale monitor arm also offers a “Custom-Fit” service where you can send an existing product into the factory for refurbishing or swapping out components like monitors, bases, arms, etc.
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