Set the chair and screen first
Sit with your feet supported and your back comfortably against the chair. Keep the screen near eye level and far enough away that you can read without leaning your head or upper body forward.
Let your shoulders stay down rather than lifted. Your elbows should rest near your sides with enough space to move, and the keyboard should be close enough that you do not reach from the shoulders.
Keep hands and wrists relaxed
Place the keyboard so your forearms approach it in a comfortable line. Keep wrists near neutral while typing instead of bending them sharply upward, downward or toward the little fingers.
Press keys lightly and let the fingers return to the home row. A wrist rest can support the base of the hands during pauses, but avoid planting the wrists heavily while reaching across the keyboard.
Reset your posture during longer sessions
Even a good setup becomes uncomfortable if you stay fixed for too long. Take regular pauses, release your grip, move your shoulders and check whether you have started leaning toward the screen.
Comfort is personal, so make small adjustments and notice the result. Persistent pain, numbness or weakness deserves advice from a qualified health professional rather than another equipment change or typing drill.
Frequently asked questions
Should my wrists rest on the desk while typing?
Keep wrists close to a neutral line and avoid pressing them into a hard edge. A rest can support the base of the hands during pauses, but your fingers should move freely while typing.