Welcome to DeskDeploy. You're here because you work remotely, and you want a setup that's actually good for your body and your productivity.

Let's start with the most expensive mistake we see: buying a desk based on looks instead of how you work.

Most people shop for desks like furniture. They pick something that matches their room, fits their budget, and looks nice on Instagram. Then they spend 8 hours a day at a surface that's the wrong height, the wrong depth, or the wrong size for their gear.

The result: neck pain, wrist strain, and a $300+ purchase they'll replace within a year.

Before you buy (or upgrade) any desk, you need to answer three questions:

• How many monitors do you use? A single-laptop setup needs 36" of width. Dual monitors need 48-60". Get this wrong and you're constantly craning your neck.
• Do you switch between sitting and standing? If yes, you need an adjustable desk. If you'll never stand, save $200 and skip the motorized frame.
• What's your seated elbow height? Your desk surface should be at elbow height when your arms are at 90 degrees. Standard 30" desks are too high for most people under 5'10".

We put together a desk sizing guide that matches you to the right dimensions, style, and features based on your actual work setup.

Find Your Ideal Desk Size

Get the foundation right and everything else in your setup falls into place.

Tomorrow: standing desks, and what the research actually says about how to use them.

Talk soon,
The DeskDeploy Team

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