How to avoid laptop burn Is there a better way to use your laptop to avoid "toasted skin syndrome"? We asked an expert to rate the following positions Tweet With cushionAvoids the burn, but pressure on neck and wrists3/5 Photograph: Guardian Lying downPressure on shoulders, back, neck and wrists0/5 Photograph: Guardian At a deskOnly safe option if screen is level with eyeline5/5 Photograph: Guardian In bedPressure on spine and neck1/5 Photograph: Guardian On your kneesToo much pressure on the knees, lower back and neck2/5 Photograph: Guardian