THE TURN ON: Laptop computers may be wondrous things, but their prolonged use can wreak havoc on your body if you don’t take care. A good laptop stand raises the height of your computer screen, which helps with posture issues. Also, it keeps your wrists from falling below keyboard level, a practice that can lead to hand and forearm fatigue. So laptop stands are a good thing—but they can be spendy.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: The Brada plastic laptop support from IKEA is a good thing. It costs $5.00.

WHY WE’RE EXCITED: It’s hard to find a specialty coffee this cheap, let alone a genuinely useful laptop accessory. The first time we tried this little gizmo we were impressed by how much better our laptop performed under our command. With a price this low, the Brada is the perfect “just because” gift for laptop lovers.

HOW LONG WILL THE PLEASURE LAST: IKEA has plenty in stock.

WHERE’S THE F SPOT: All Lower Mainland IKEA locations.

—Submitted by S. Jobs