When it comes to writing blogs and recording videos, my source of inspiration is often the things I hear myself repeating the most. How this topic did not make it to publishing sooner is beyond me because it certainly one of my pet peeves and a simple hack that is not getting enough traction with the average technology using folk, which is all of us.

Limiting strain on the neck and shoulders with technology has a lot to do with keeping reading material at eye level, while keeping elbows at trunk level for typing, mousing and writing. The fact that keyboard and screen are linked in our smaller technology like laptops and tablets means that you're usually going to sacrifice the neck by looking down while keeping the hand at elbow level. Over time, your 10 pound head becomes a 50 pound head on your neck and shoulder, with all the associated misery of neck and shoulder pain, chronic muscle tightness and headaches just to name a few.

Detachable keyboards come in a variety of options. USB dongles are still a good option for older laptops, but the ultralight Bluetooth keyboard is really the way to go. They are rechargeable via USBc cables, and more recently have become so thin and lightweight that they are easy to drop into a backpack or laptop bag to transport while going to the office, on the road or 2 meetings. The price point around $20, there 1 of the best ergonomic hacks you can treat yourself to.

( never mind Milou photobombing our session)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BKcYT9Soq1w