Simply put, the best way to stay productive is taking appropriate breaks. A quote perfect in this scenario is: “taking a break can lead to breakthroughs”. Giving the mind a chance to breathe in the workplace has multiple benefits. R-Go Tools’ tip for taking a break is: “A stiff neck or back is often a signal to get moving. When you take a break and take some time to do something else, you will recharge. Your muscles relax, your circulation resumes, and you become refreshed.” The difficulty is remembering to take frequent breaks. Fortunately, the keyboard and mouse combo from R-Go Tools has a built-in traffic light system, alerting you when you need to take a break from the screen. In other words, whether you are taking enough breaks; green means 'good', orange means you should take a break, and red means you skipped a break or have exceeded your total daily mouse time.  The same system applies to the R-Go Tools Split Break Keyboard. Not only that, but the ergonomic design of both provides optimum comfort from the fingertips, up to the shoulders.

People can spend all day at their desks without considering the impact the setup can have on the healthcare of their bodies. Even simple practices can cause pain and tension in wrist muscles, fingertips, elbow joints, the list goes on! By adopting an ergonomic mouse and ergonomic keyboard, users can reduce the repetitive strains in their hands, arms and elbows. The R-Go Tools HE Break Ergonomic Mouse is designed with a vertical grip for a natural posture with less muscle tension. In addition, the R-Go HE Compact Break and R-Go Split Break keyboards allow versatility for finger positions and wrist placement, giving users the ability to type healthy in any position with an ultra-thin and compact keyboard. The R-Go Split Break offers all the ergonomic features needed for healthy typing, but the two separate parts can also be placed and used in any setup.

On the go? Working from home? It’s an infuriating situation; flitting between software applications and wishing that both can be viewed. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a spare monitor to extend the laptop display. What if it were possible to have a portable screen extension?

Introducing the Duex Series by Mobile Pixels. A screen extension that fits smartly to the lids of both Apple and PC laptops. Available in three different sizes and colours, offering a 1080p FHGD display, useable in four different modes, and eye care mode for ergonomic comfort, this solution is perfect for just about every scenario. Be it from remote working, the screen can be pulled out and adjusted for optimum comfort and viewing. Presenting? Teaching? The screen can be flipped and displayed on the laptop lid, providing a lightweight portable presentation display for small groups.

In certain careers, employees may find the need to travel over the breadth of the UK – if not internationally. In various environments, how can employees and employers alike be confident that sensitive information is kept private from members of the public, or from other organisations? The answer is simple: a Gearlab® Privacy Filter. With a Gearlab® Privacy Filter, users will be met with a crisp and clear rendering of their display, while prying eyes on either side will be met with a glossy or matte black shield. Not only that, but the filter provides effective resistance against scratches and damage. Work in the knowledge that sensitive information is protected and GDPR compliant both on the move and in the office. Alternatively, to a black filter, Gearlab® also offer a gold matte or glossy Privacy Filter. In addition to keeping information safe, the gold coating provides an anti-glare, non-reflecting image and reduces 51% of blue light transmission, giving your eyes a much-needed break from the harsh LED screen lights. Breaks aren’t just for wrists, necks and arms – eyes need some downtime too!

Always expect the unexpected. Being mindful and aware of people and surroundings must be at the forefront of every employer and employee in alien settings. But circumstances do arise where these senses become distracted. Gearlab® can once again bring peace of mind in this situation. The Gearlab® Security Lock with keys for a Kensington Security Slot is an effective way of securing laptop devices when the need arises to step away. Simply loop the cut-resistant 7x7 twisted strand carbon steel cable with protective cover around a secure fixture, like a fixed table leg or metal beam, and pass the mechanism through the noose to create the anchor. Attach the zinc-alloy Kensington lock head into the laptop device and the problem is solved. Either use the Kensington Key to release the lock mechanism, or alternatively, Gearlab® also offer a 4-wheel combination mechanism for those who are concerned about losing the key – only a simple numerical combination is required (just don’t settle for the obvious 1, 2, 3, 4!).