A monitor stand is used for elevating a computer monitor, tablet, or laptop while a person is working at a desk. Standard versions of a monitor stand for desk use are made from wood, plastic, or metal. They are essentially smaller versions of a desk that can only fit and carry a monitor. They look similar to folding tables for eating and drinking in bed. Monitor stands were crafted to allow monitors to match a user’s eye level as they work. It can help prevent neck pain caused by straining the neck to look down at a monitor for prolonged periods.
A computer monitor stand can be customized according to the user’s work system. A dual monitor mount is useful for people who use two monitors while working or studying. It is called a mount because instead of having the dual monitor stand placed on top of the desk, it can be mounted to the wall that the desk leans against. A dual monitor arm comes with it so that the stand can be pulled closer or farther away from the user. That way, the devices are more stable. A triple monitor stand also exists, and it is meant for people who use three screens.
While most desk stands are stationary, there are other monitor mount stands that can be adjusted to match the user’s eye level. A monitor stand riser is a monitor stand with customizable legs. It is called a monitor riser because it can be pulled up to rise higher. Many people use desk risers if they want to work while standing up or while walking on a treadmill. There are manual and automatic versions of monitor risers. Manual types have a tab on the edge of the riser that the user can easily tug upwards or push downwards accordingly. Automatic types come with a separate remote control or a built-in control panel that the user can toggle.