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Desk setup

• Main monitor is a Acer UM.CX2AA.P01 Monitor 34” LCD, 3440 x 1440, USB
• After learning about monitor stand specs I went with a VIVO desk mount (watch the weight).
• To my right I use a roost stand with my MBP resting in it.
• I sit on a brandless ergonomic chair I got at a discount from Office Depot ($100).
• My desk is an adjustable clear oak standing desk from randu MX.
• I’ve tried different keyboards over the years but I’m now settling into an Ergodox EZ because I code all day and my wrists will thank me when I’m older.
• My mouse is a Logitech MX Master 3.
• My Ergodox used to slide when on the wood desk so I use a Leather desk pad to hold it in place.
• The setup requires lots of USB cables so I use a USB C HUB for mac.
• I have a headphone stand/hanger that is holding the desk.

That’s about it. I’m pretty happy with the overall ergonomics of this setup. Whenever I’m feeling tired of sitting down I just press a button on my desk and it lifts to a preprogrammed height to keep on working and I can sit down by doing the same thing.

My most important buy was the ergodox. It trully makes a difference for people who type all day like me. Wrist cramping is not a question of if, but when it will happen. And the Ergodox will help you with posture and wrist placement.

Camera

• Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam, Full HD. Had this one since 2017, great price/quality buy.

Headphones

• First one I had was the Bose QC 35 since 2019 but it got worn out on the earpads pretty fast, other than that they are the best headphones I’ve had.
• I just got the Airpods Max as a present and that’s what I’m currenly using when working at the desk.
• I also have the Airpods pro for when I’m out an about, but they definitely aren’t built to last. I’m on my second free replacement from Apple and they are starting to worn out again.

If I had to buy new headphones, I’d go with the newest iteration of the Bose headphones QC 45. Great sound, durability and feel.

Mac

• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), 64 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel i9 (yes I’m saving up for a 3G M1)