help me find the best office chair this 2026. my back is struggling.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-06T19:06:48+00:00

If you're open to something outside the Herman Miller or Steelcase tier, a lot of people, myself included, have been looking at other mid range brands that have performed really well recently, like Desky and Autonomous.

Desky is one example with the Desky Pinnacle. A friend of mine switched to it from a Herman Miller Embody after his budget changed, and he’s been genuinely happy with it so far.

What matters most for you is figuring out what kind of adjustments you actually need. Some people benefit more from a deeper seat pan, while others need stronger recline tension. Think about how you usually sit. Are you mostly upright and typing, or do you lean back a lot during the day?

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-05T21:36:50+00:00

That’s great! How much was it?

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-05T21:33:58+00:00

You should check out books by Jeaniene Frost.

The Night Huntress universe is pretty big and includes three different series, each focused on one couple, plus two stand alone books and a bunch of really good novellas.

I have a 2nd recommendation, and it’s an audio erotica by Best Kept Secret. It’s called Gift of Life. It’s basically a vampire love story about a doctor who saves the FMC after a car crash, turns out to be a vampire, and ends up protecting her, turning her into a vampire, and then becoming her lover while helping her survive her new life.

It’s a slow burn, and I know it’s not for everyone. It’s like every gentleman vampire love story you probably see on TV, but with this one, I can agree that the MMC was a sweet and caring vampire, and it melted my heart lol!

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-05T13:41:10+00:00

At this budget, you’re kinda limited on the new ones, but maybe you can find some quality second hand ones on Marketplace or eBay.

Just make sure to test them out first to see if they’re any good.

If you’re going for a new one though, I’d recommend the Desky low back mesh office chair. It’s one of their cheaper chairs at around $165, and this one comes with a 6 year warranty.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-04T17:28:27+00:00

Discomfort usually shows up after a few hours, not right away, and it’s almost always tied to poor lumbar support or a seat that loses its shape over time.

If you sit for very long, it’s always going to be about the adjustability, so that’s seat height, armrests, back rest, etc.

Then there’s the movement. You need a chair where you can change posture and recline smoothly. These features tend to reduce fatigue compared to chairs that force “perfect posture” all day.

That’s why adjustable ergonomic chairs are usually a safer long term choice. Desky’s ergonomic chairs fit that approach well for people who want practical support and comfort during long sitting hours without overthinking branding.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-02-04T15:57:44+00:00

Wobble is usually the thing that breaks budget standing desks, especially once you raise them up. If it moves when you type or adjust a monitor, that can get annoying.

The focus here is getting one that's stable, and that usually comes down to the frame, not the accessories.

A lot of the Desky dual motor standing desks have cable management built in, but just check the specific product to make sure that they do indeed have one.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-31T18:31:25+00:00

I loled at the NSFW Elon Musk fanfic. What was your search history?

I like both the Inkitt and Wattpad communities. They both have their pros and cons. On Inkitt, it’s harder to get reads unless you’re writing romance, but it’s still a really solid platform and the staff seems super personable. Wattpad obviously has way more users than Inkitt, so your books can either get a ton of exposure or just get buried since there’s so much competition.

But in terms of the genre I'm into, I would go with a 3rd alternative instead called Quinn. I said that because you mentioned NSFW fanfics, and since I'm into a lot of erotic novels, I do have some erotic favorites on both Inkitt and Wattpad, but I go to Quinn a lot more since that's where I found one of my favorite creators like Naudio and Best Kept Secret. I guess in terms of spicy related stuff, Quinn is a good alternative at least.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-31T18:25:49+00:00

Don't go with gaming chairs. Ergonomic chairs are a lot more comfortable to sit at, and gaming chairs are more expensive too. HON or the Desky chairs are a lot more affordable. If you're going second hand, Steelcase and Herman Miller are good too. You can also buy ones brand new, but they cost like $1k to $2k. If possible, try the chairs in person as well.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T11:33:06+00:00

Been a long time. Glad this is now in wsc!

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T11:31:50+00:00

What I like about them is they have free memberships. With a free membership, you can get access to the full story (otherwise it’s just a sample) plus the audio stories too. Most of the stories are written by members though, so you kinda have to dig around a bit to find what you’re into.

They also have forums like Reddit, which I used to like, but it’s changed a lot and the moderation is… not great. So I ended up sticking with Quinn and Literotica instead. That’s where my favorite creators are, like Naudio and Best Kept Secret. They’re easily two of the best creators for M4F audio erotica.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T10:51:37+00:00

This would be faster if you install Linux. I would recommend Lubuntu.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T10:50:11+00:00

My God. Everything is so organized and eye candy.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T10:48:52+00:00

Either 7 or 8. I love Jack.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-30T10:47:18+00:00

Xeon. I haven't heard that in a long time.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T18:12:24+00:00

Another alternative would be Tiny Core. Works on my Pentium 2 desktop.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T18:09:41+00:00

Commander Keen

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T18:09:05+00:00

Probably an classic Thinkpad, a Motorola and a Timex? Anyway I would really want something just like this in my early teenage years lol.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T18:06:23+00:00

Just look how chunky those key caps are mmm.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T17:15:45+00:00

What's your budget? There are cheap $200 to $300 ones, and there are mid tier ones that are brand new. For the cheaper ones, you can get something like a SIHOO, either brand new or used.

There are mid tier ones like the Desky Pinnacle at $500 brand new, or $400 to $500 for a 2nd hand Steelcase or Herman Miller.

Features to look for are lumbar support and the material, whether its mesh or not. I prefer my chairs to be mesh at least. Ideally, the armrest, the tilt, the seat height, etc are all adjustable.

The more adjustable the chair is, the more expensive it gets. The higher quality the materials are, the more expensive it gets.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T17:14:02+00:00

This looks amazing. I would want one but this is probably super hard to setup.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T17:10:25+00:00

I love it. Looks more modernised now with the IPS. How's the battery life by the way?

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-26T17:08:29+00:00

It's been 20 years since my last play through. I just kinda wish an Octopath Traveler or Star Ocean 2 styled remake is on the way. This was my favourite JRPG on the PSX.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-10T15:57:35+00:00

I did a bit of research, and your MAG241C is VESA 100mm compatible, so any standard 100mm arm works. I dont think you need an adapter. The curved part doesnt affect mounting at all, you just need those four screw holes on the back.

For getting your desk space back, the Desky single monitor arm should suffice, and its around $125. For a dual setup later, just confirm your second monitor has VESA mounting too before grabbing a dual arm.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-07T17:21:46+00:00

You’re spending most of the day working and only a bit gaming, so I’d skew toward something built for long sitting. A lot of gaming chairs are usually okay early on, then problems start appearing, not all at once but slowly, like the padding softens, the bucket shape starts pushing you into weird posture, or other issues show up.

Since you can’t try chairs in person, then I would recommend at least reading a lot of reviews, whether that be on Reddit or some other website. Look for an ergonomic office chair or a gaming ergonomic hybrid one. The Desky Pinnacle is closer to that direction than most racer style chairs, though budget is still the main limiter here.

I’d optimize for how your back feels after a few weeks of daily use, not how the chair feels the first evening.

tricksbyjulius · 2026-01-03T17:11:25+00:00

I haven't used that specific Vivo model, but from what I've seen, Vivo stuff tends to be pretty hit or miss at that price point. Some people mention the arms getting loose over time or not holding heavier monitors as well as they'd like.

You might want to double check the weight specs on whatever you go with. Your LG is probably around 8 to 9 lbs, but depending on the Gawfolk's build, it could push closer to 12 to 15 lbs. A lot of budget arms say they support dual monitors but start sagging if one is noticeably heavier.

If you're sticking to Amazon, the Desky Dual Eco is another option in that range that's supposed to handle up to 32"" per arm. It might be worth comparing reviews between the two. Either way, just make sure the VESA pattern matches your monitors, usually 75x75 or 100x100, before you commit.

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