Hey everyone! I’ve been working from home for about six months now, and honestly, my body is really starting to feel the toll of being hunched over my 15-inch laptop for 8 to 10 hours every day. When I was back in the office, I had a great dual-monitor setup with a high-end chair, but my home "office" is currently just my dining room table and a standard wooden chair.

The "tech neck" is becoming a real problem. I’m starting to get these nagging tension headaches from looking down at the screen all day, and my right wrist has developed this weird clicking sensation by the time I wrap up on Fridays. I tried the classic "stack of textbooks" trick to raise the screen height, which definitely helped my neck, but then typing became an absolute nightmare because my arms were reaching up at a 45-degree angle. It’s clearly time to invest in a proper ergonomic setup before I do some real damage to my posture.

I’m looking for recommendations on a few specific pieces. First, I definitely need a solid laptop stand—ideally something portable or foldable since I have to clear my workspace every evening for dinner. Second, I’m really curious about those vertical mice. Does anyone here actually use them for long periods? Do they actually help with carpal tunnel/wrist strain, or are they just a gimmick? Lastly, I’m on the hunt for a compact external keyboard that has a soft touch but isn't too bulky to store in a drawer.

My budget is around $150–$200 for the whole kit, though I’m willing to stretch it a bit if a specific product is a total game-changer. I’m not a gamer, so I don’t need anything with flashing RGB lights—just something functional, sleek, and comfortable.

So, for those of you who spend your entire workday on a laptop, what accessories have made the biggest difference for your comfort? Are there any specific brands or models you’d swear by for someone trying to save their spine?