[skrebbel]

I find that when I stand in front of a laptop, either the keys are too high or the screen is too low, and I bend my back a lot. Of course the proportions are the same when sitting, but in a chair, my lower back is supported so it's not so bad. But when I stand, my posture is awful. How do you deal with this?

[Symbiote]

British workplace safety rules essentially prevent use of laptops for any sustained use. (These rules apply to employees working from home, adhering to them is a barrier to allowing working from home.)

"when using a laptop without additional equipment (laptop stand, full sized keyboard and mouse), it is advisable that its use is restricted to spells of 30-40 minutes with significant task breaks between

"A laptop should not be used where a standard DSE [Display Screen Equipment] workstation set up can be reasonably provided" [1]

If you can't buy a monitor you could get a laptop stand ("Bräda") from Ikea, to improve the angle of the display [2]. Or make one.

I don't know of any alternative to a separate keyboard and mouse.

[1] http://www.bradford.gov.uk/hands/documents/New%20Ways%20of%2...

[2] http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/wor...

[myztic]

I have a Thinkpad T520 and can bend the display back all the way (~180 degrees), so that takes care of this problem. Also maybe consider a pair of running shoes for inside only? They help maintaining a good posture and standing might be more comfortable for you.

[gavanwoolery]

Get an extra mouse and keyboard. Even a cheap $15 mouse/keyboard are often more comfortable to use than a laptop trackpad and built-in keyboard (IMO at least)

[CydeWeys]

Laptops are terrible ergonomically in all positions. Turn it into a desktop setting by adding either a separate screen or separate mouse/keyboard.