Build an ergonomic home office

Proper monitor placement and adjustment can help relieve headaches, sore neck muscles, and eyestrain. For starters, your display should sit directly in front of you, not off to one side. Your eyes should be level with the top two inches. When you're staring at a screen all day, your eyes are open too wide, causing dryness; looking down slightly lets you lower your lids. If the monitor's height isn't adjustable, stack a few books under it or get a monitor stand. Some choices include the Allsop Metal Art Monitor Stand Plus or the Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand. With the display at the right height, tilt it upward slightly so that you're not craning to see the bottom of the screen.

Finally, position the monitor at arm's length (approximately 20 inches) from your head. If you have a particularly large screen, move it a little farther away. You want to achieve a comfortable viewing distance that doesn't leave you leaning forward.