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Collin is an experienced individual who has an abundance of knowledge when it comes to all things professional hardware. He is the go-to subject matter expert for TechRadar Pro and focuses on standing desks, office chairs, business laptops, "pro" monitors, and other similar topics. When you're done working, you can ditch the computer and use the lap desk for drawing or writing comfortably.
While you could opt for a desktop PC and a monitor, the portability of a laptop might appeal to you. During testing, the minder Laptop Tower II Stand was comfortable to type on at its lowest height and fully extended hinge. Some can even fit into a backpack for easy travel or switch configurations from sitting to standing. Sometimes I use just the middle for my monitor, or I use the entire thing to hold my laptop slightly angled on the left side for a better two-screen setup (with the ObVus stand too). Of course, it functions perfectly well for working while seated too, or even for reclining on the sofa.
Its cylindrical aluminum base mixed with black walnut–veneered plywood gives it a minimal and modern but still stylish feel. The platform’s angle is fully adjustable so you can very easily achieve the perfect viewing angle no matter where you’re using it. Weighing a mere 150g it’s one of the lightest stands on the market, and it folds up to a fraction of its full size to fit into almost any bag.
The Universal version doesn't have an adhesive, so it's a better choice if your laptop's air vents are on the bottom.By thinking about your fan placement beforehand though, you can purchase a laptop stand with cutouts in the appropriate places that will allow your device to get plenty of airflow to help keep it cool. There are three sections—one middle piece and two adjustable sides—and you can collapse the sides into the middle or remove them entirely. You'll be able to multitask more easily with two screens, and you won't have to strain your neck as much.