Screens, keyboards and accessories.
WHAT MATTERS IN A SCREEN
Size and resolution Height adjustment Connections matching your computer
WHAT TO PRIORITISE
Size and a comfortable height, over specification.
WHY
You look at it all day.
WHAT MATTERS IN A KEYBOARD
Comfort over hours Layout matching what you expect
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Whether the printed layout matches the one configured.
WHAT MATTERS IN A MOUSE
Size and shape suiting your hand Precision, where the work needs it
WHAT ELSE IS WORTH BUYING
A stand, for a laptop A headset, for calls Surge protection An external drive, for backups
THAT LAST ONE
Frequently the most valuable purchase on the list.
WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING
Which connections your computer has Whether adapters are needed
WHAT TO AVOID
Very cheap cables and chargers, which fail and occasionally damage devices.
WHAT TO KEEP
Receipts and warranty details.