Desk Setup

Desk

UPLIFT Standing Desk

Programmable memory height adjustments. Much sturdier than I expected, being a C Frame. UpLift

Chair: Embody Gaming Chair

Chair I tried so many office chairs before settling on this one. The flexibility of the back spine is really unique and comfortable. The spine rigidity and seat depth is adjustable. I also added the Atlas Embody Gaming Headrest which pairs perfectly. You can't tell it's from a different manufacturer.

Herman Miller

Basics

Monitor: LG 27 Inch UltraFine 5k

One of the very few displays that support M1 mac brightness controls with the keyboard. Control laptop brightness with F1/F2, and control this monitor’s brightness with Ctrl + F1/F2. Also, the built-in webcam removed my need for an additional Logitech Webcam sitting on top. Amazon

Keyboard: NuPhy Air 75

nuphy keyboard I bought v1 before v2 was released. I got brown switches, which is a perfect balance between clickiness and volume. I also lubed the switches which helped with the spacebar sounding a little scratchy out of the box. Air 75 Air 75 v2

Mouse: Logitech MX Ergo Plus

Vertical mice are the only things that prevent my wrists from hurting after days of use. I previously used the MX Ergo, but in the vertical position, it was hard on the side of the wrist. Unfortunately, this mouse still uses uses micro-USB, but fortunately doesn't need charged often. Amazon

Audio

Speakers: Vanatoo T0

These are seriously awesome speakers. They’re by far the best speakers I own. Super versatile, and sound excellent. Check out the reviews on youtube to see how much everyone loves these. I’m glad I didn’t get the AudioEngines or anything else. Amazon

Microphone: Elgato Wave: 3

What’s cool about this microphone is that it includes a pop filter and clip-guard. The only reason I got this is because the microphone built into the LG monitor isn’t great. This allows me to pull the mic closer to me, but isn’t as complicated as other standalone mics where you have to be hyper aware of gain levels and everything else. It’ll auto adjust the gain if it’s too loud/quiet and allows you to monitor by plugging headphones into the back. Amazon

Lighting

BenQ Screenbar

This is specifically not the plus model which has an extra desktop dial, which I didn’t want extra cables or clutter on my desk. Tapping the top is easy enough. And with the auto-dimming, I don’t ever adjust it anyway. It also allows for hue adjustment to match other lights around you. Amazon

Gantri Arpeggio Table Light

Gantri Lamp I wanted a light that would softly illuminate my face while on Zoom, as well has support the newer Hue Bulbs. I use the Hue bulbs to dynamically adjust color temperature as needed. Gantri

Others

Archived

Stuff I stopped using for various reasons.

Keyboard: Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth

satechi I actually like the apple keyboards, but this adds four additional features that I love: USB-C, dark finish, multi-device support, and a backlight. Satechi

Updated Keyboard: Logitech MX Mini

This keyboard would glitch out and either pause or send lots of repeats keys. Although it was infrequent, this was a dealbreaker for everyday use. I still use this, but just with my minipc now. Amazon

Mouse: Logitech MX Vertical Mouse

Vertical mice are the only things that prevent my wrists from hurting after days of use. It has USB-C and doesn’t require use of the dongle; it will connect directly through bluetooth. Unforunately, in the vertical position, it was hard on the side of the wrist. Amazon

Grovemade Wood Desk Shelf

Matches the Uplift walnut perfectly. The shelf fits a 13” Macbook Pro/Air perfectly (even with a Yubikey always plugged in) Grovemade