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Apart from my office hours at the company, I also have a habit of working from home, especially at night. So, I've invested quite a bit in my home office setup. Here, I'd like to share some information about my home desk workspace:1. Desk and Chair
2. Monitor, Screen Light, and Arm
- I use the Dell U2415H monitor because of its 16:10 aspect ratio, full HD resolution, which offers more vertical content than other 16:9 monitors. Unfortunately, this model seems to be discontinued. Paired with the monitor is the Baseus screen light. Thanks to this light, my workspace is much brighter, reducing eye strain when looking at the screen. However, this type of screen light attaches tightly to the monitor and may damage thin screens. If you're buying the Baseus screen light, consider the pro series to address this issue or opt for Xiaomi's version!
- Along with the monitor is the NB F80 Monitor Arm, which is cost-effective and gives my workspace a sleek and modern look compared to using traditional monitor stands. At my company, we use dual monitors, so I also use a dual arm 😄
3. Laptop and Laptop Stand
4. Keyboard and Mouse
- For keyboards, I use both mechanical and regular ones: I prefer custom mechanical keyboards for their high level of customization. The black one is the LK67 Kit (fully customized) with virtual war cherry profile keycaps, a combination of Gateron milky yellow pro and Aula leobog smart shaft switches (replaced because the original springs were too light). I've personally lubed all these switches, although they were prelubed (re-lubing enhances typing experience). Additionally, I have a white one using the G68 Tester Kit (fully customized), featuring Gateron milky yellow pro switches and DSA profile keycaps. I'm selling this one, so if you're interested, feel free to message me 😀. During the recent 8/8 sale, I got this MXkey mini, which pairs perfectly with the MacBook Air M1 for a fantastic typing experience at home, while the mechanical keyboard is for my PC at the office.
- Regarding the mouse, after nearly a year of using the Magic Mouse 2, I had to part ways with it due to hand fatigue. It became unbearable after just an hour of use. I switched to using the Razer Pro Click (actually traded my Magic Mouse 2 for this one from someone on a local marketplace). The Razer Pro Click works seamlessly with the Mac M1, without any lag like the Logitech MX Master series. I use the Razer Pro Click along with the free Mac Mouse Fix software for button customization, which makes it just as versatile as Logitech's Options software. This transition from the Magic Mouse was effortless, and now I can use it all day without hand fatigue. If anyone is hesitating to buy the Razer Pro Click for their Mac, I highly recommend it. At the office, I use the MX Master 2S, which pairs perfectly with Logitech Options on Windows 😄.
5. Other Accessories
- I use a Ugreen hub with 3 USB ports, 1 HDMI port, and 1 USB-C port. I chose these ports because when my monitor only had an HDMI port, I could plug this hub into my MacBook when folded to use it similarly to a monitor with a USB-C port. However, now that all my external devices (keyboard, mouse) use Bluetooth and I use an HDMI → USB-C cable from the monitor to the MacBook, I rarely use this hub anymore.
- I also have various types of cables (USB-C, micro USB, lightning) fixed on a TOPK adhesive pad. When I need to charge, I simply plug in the required cable. I keep the remaining corner reserved for USB-C ports for MacBook charging, an HDMI port for monitor connection, and a USB-C port for monitor output.
- For speakers, I use the Harman Kardon Onyx Mini, which I received as a gift when I purchased a Samsung phone. For headphones, I use Beats Flex (received as a gift from Topzone when buying the iPhone 13). Since Beats is affiliated with Apple, Bluetooth connectivity with the MacBook Air M1 is very stable, and the sound quality is excellent. I also use them for listening to music while jogging.
- Similar to Admin CuHiep, I also have a large box on my desk to store less frequently used items, keeping my workspace tidy. I organize items into the box and only take them out when needed. Larger items go into the big box, while smaller ones go into the small box. I also use other cables (watch charging cables, cotton swabs) which I coil and hang on a plastic board, easily accessible when needed.
