Maybe you just bought your first computer and you’re wondering what kind of cool stuff you can get to go along with it. One of the many accessories available is a monitor arm. Here are the basics of computer monitor arms and why you might or might not need one.
Basically, your computer has three parts: the monitor (that screen you look at), the keyboard (the thing you type on), and the CPU (if it’s a PC, then it’s the heavy box that sits on the floor the new Apples don’t have separate CPUs).
The monitor is what sits on your desktop. Depending on the style and size of your computer desk or table, the monitor could be placed in several different places. It’s important that you put it in the correct place. A correctly placed monitor should be about 18 21 inches away from you and the center of the monitor should be at eye-level. You should never have to tilt your head up or down to look at the screen.
Okay, so if you have a computer desk that allows you to correctly place the monitor, you might not need a monitor arm, but I suggest you read on anyway. If you can’t put your monitor in the correct place, you should...