Keyboards, mice, footrests and the small stuff that fixes big problems.
Our picks
Top 5 in accessories
Ranked by what each one is for, not by price. Every pick links to the guide that explains why it earned a place.
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A laptop stand without a separate keyboard moves the problem from your neck to your shoulders. Why the number pad matters, and four combos that do the job.
Vertical mice and gel wrist rests are sold as the cure. One of them helps, the other is usually used wrong. What to change before you buy either.
Read the guide — 3 picks
Before you buy anything
Find out what actually needs changing
Seven questions about how you sit, then a ranked list of the fixes in order, cheapest first. Most people finish it without needing anything on this page.