The Altowork Journal
Guides, research, and ideas on designing a workspace that suits you.
Laptop Neck Pain When Working From Home
The neck is the weak link of the home-work setup. Here is what research says about a flat laptop — and the setup change that takes load off your neck.
The Remote Work Well-Being Station
A home office is more than a desk and a screen. It shapes attention, body habits, human contact, and the small recovery gestures that close the day.
The Materials That Make the Difference
Material is not decoration. It changes touch, noise, stability, and the way an object ages on the desk.
The Visible Order: Psychology of Desk Organisation
An organised desk is not a visual performance. It is a way of deciding what deserves to be seen while you work.
What Science Says About Remote Work Productivity
The evidence is more restrained than the slogans: remote work helps when the task, metric, and coordination cost are designed well.
Remote Work in France: Rights & Home Office Funding
What you can ask for, what the employer must frame, and how to prepare a clean home office funding request without confusing rights and allowance caps.
The Desk Hydration System
Useful hydration is not a promised drink on a label. It is a fixed place, visible water, and a few small checks that make care repeatable.
How to Set Up an Ergonomic Home Office
Seven research-backed principles to transform any domestic space into a functional workstation — without an unlimited budget.
Best Monitor Stand 2026: Comparison & Buying Guide
From a €20 riser to a professional pneumatic monitor arm — how to choose without making a mistake and what it actually changes.
Desk Cable Management: The Complete Guide
From €3 velcro ties to recessed cable channels — a complete method and order of operations to eliminate cables from your field of view.
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