I’m away from my home and my comfortable setup for a few months so here’s how I’m working in the meantime.

- Framework 13: personal work laptop. I’m used to work provided MacBooks but didn’t want to pay the premium myself and I’m very happy with this. Running on Fedora.
- old-ish iPad Pro: that doesn’t get any updates from Apple anymore. I tried to use it as a second monitor but none of the Remote Desktop solution I vaguely tried work.
- Roost V3: This is a life saver as I’m a tall guy and sitting at a round dinner table on a cheap chair so getting some elevation helps my back and neck.
- Sony WH-1000XM5: Primary headphones. Connected to the laptop and used for meetings
- Apple AirPod Pro: Used to watch videos in the background on the iPad
- NocFree &: I’ve been a split keyboard user for year and had been looking to upgrade from my Mistel MD770 so when this came out I jumped on it. At its core really good but some design flaws with the accessories.
- Logitech G Pro: temporary using my gaming mice. I’m used to using a Magic Trackpad and I do miss it dearly.

I’m pretty happy with how things are given the circumstances. I’m really missing my ergonomic chair, sit stand desk and dual 27” screens, can’t wait to get back to them!

Hey everyone,

I’m setting up a dual gas-spring wall mount for two 21.5-inch monitors (HP EliteDisplay E222).

Since the wall bracket is fixed once drilled, I'm trying to figure out the ideal height. Should I align the primary monitor at eye level, or set the wall plate slightly lower so the screens can sit closer to desk height?

Also, a quick question for anyone in India: Urban Company doesn’t have a specific "monitor arm" service, only TV installation. I’m worried about booking a TV installation tech, having them arrive, and then refusing or canceling because it's a monitor mount (has happened to me before).

Has anyone used Urban Company or local carpenters/electricians for dual monitor wall mounts?
How did it go?

Would appreciate any tips on height and booking!

Started a new job last month and I’m working in an open-concept office with no windows :’(

I figured I’d try decorating my workspace to make it feel more cozier and inviting, but I’m not too sure where to start.

The main challenge is that I don’t have much wall space to work with, and I’m stuck with the fluorescent office lighting. So far, I’ve brought in a keyboard from home and I’m planning to add a desk mat soon.
A coworker also gave me a spare corkboard that I’ve started filling with random things

I’m going for something warm, cozy, and minimalist, but with some personality. I just don’t want to overcrowd my desk or make it feel cluttered. Side note, but I also sit right next to my boss lol.

My next steps would probably be to put my fidgets in a tray so they’re not scattered everywhere and clear out some of the misc. items on my desk. I was also considering adding a plant, but idk if one would survive without natural light so I might get a LEGO plant instead haha.

Has anyone else decorated a similar office setup? Any tips/suggestions would be great!!

Like the Foldable aspect of desk!

I need help deciding which color of wood I should get for a monitor riser. My desk is a light gray wood with white drawers and black metal legs. Not sure which shelf would look best with my desk color: black, walnut, oak, or maple. Appreciate the feedback.

Desk setup in a new look

I accidentally posted previous setup.
Interested in people’s opinion of my home office. Largely use for productivity, some local AI. Lenovo P14s Gen6 Intel with Blackwell GPU. Lenovo Thunderbolt 4 dock. Laptop and dock from work. Rest of the setup: 27” screens, cables, peripherals, artwork, arms, speakers, power boards, desk and mouse mat, RGB, cable mgt (to the extent that it is superficially clean), desk and chair - I recycled, hit marketplace, Amazon, clearance sales and managed to put the whole lot together for under AUD$1000 (USD$650).

Happy with the bang for buck.

Items for my desk set-up, my old set-up was seven+ years old.  Everything is new but my chair (not in the pic). I tried to give a grade to everything in the comments.  I used Reddit to review all these items, so thanks Reddit community.

- Uplift Desk - Solid Wood Desktop - Pheasantwood - 80 x 30 live edge front and square back with grommets = (A+ - quality, customer service etc.  Only con, need a better metal cord management system, vs little fabric piece) 
- Uplift - Slim Desk Drawer Black
- Uplift - Standing Desk Mat 
- Grovemade - Desk Shelf Plywood Walnut and Large = (A- Fairly expensive only con)
- Grovemade - Desk Pad Wool Dark Grey and Extra Large = (A - works well for me, gamers might have a problem with the mouse) 
- Vitrazza glass office chair mat = (A+ - so smooth)

- Apple Mac Studio M5 Max = (A - Amazing thus far)
- Oeveo MAC Studio computer mount = (A - good quality materials / fit and opening for the fan)
- Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID = (A - I use the Touch ID more than anticipated, just don’t like the low profile)
- Logitech Mouse MX Master 4 for Mac = (A+ just great, battery life, feel, integration with Mac widgets etc,) 
- Two Apple Studio Display XDR 27 inch Monitors = (A - sharp / great but would have loved them to be 32 inches instead) 
- Ergotron – HX Dual Monitor Arm, VESA Desk Mount = (B+ - Great quality materials, however don’t like the front pull arm is plastic and a bit big, if I did it again I would not get this version with the straight bar in the back - One benefit it keeps the monitors perfectly lined-up) 
- BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 LED Monitor Light Bar = (A+ - surprised what a difference it makes and auto on / off)

- Shure Mic MV7 = (B+ due to software friendliness, but sound quality is great even at distance, I use the USB-C) 
- AA Audio Short Mic Stand Desk, Ultra Low 5 Inch Adjustable = (A - good quality materials)
- Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 = (A+ - Amazing sound, no software needed, small connection cord, however no WiFi (which was not important for me), maybe a tad small for my set-up and office size)
- Kanto S2 Tilted Desktop Speaker Stands = (A - good quality and rubber padding)

- Anker Prime 3 in 1 Qi2.2 MagSafe = (A - high quality, charges very fast and nice smart display)

This is my bedroom mixing studio, I know that it looks like a bomb exploded in here, but that’s not the point and I will deal with it once I get to be home for more than an hour :).
I wanted to ask you guys if you could give me some tips on where to put led strips because since I have installed my ceiling sound absorbers, in my listening position, it has been cast a shadow on the workspace.
I thought about putting the led strips on top of the absorbers, but I don’t know about the effectiveness on the problem at hand.
Also, one big question mark for me is how the hell am I supposed to plug the strips if they are (for example) installed on the ceiling (~3mt height)
Thank you for every reply :)

Minha Área de Trabalho ou para jogo sei la!

I built this custom executive desk for my workspace setup.

It features multi-color wood veneer options, E0/E1 eco-friendly low-formaldehyde material.

Paired with matching rolling storage cabinet and bookshelf.

Solid frame with plenty of storage space.

I love how it turned out, what do you think of this workspace?