Home office reno and desk set-up

[Mj2k]

Yes

No thanks.

Yeah with you there, risk of glare and a smaller desk to boot. I like the layout as it stands. Do you still do a lot of paper based work, as I ditched the in & out tray with a push to go paperless.

You now need some desk toys / fidget spinner type things to keep your fingers busy on calls / when reading. I’ve got 2 premium spinners, a micarta (spelling!?) worry stone and a clicking one if I’m not on a call & reading.

Would love a standing desk, but just move to the kitchen if I want to be standing for a session or two using a step riser.


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[learningtofly]

Yeah with you there, risk of glare and a smaller desk to boot. I like the layout as it stands. Do you still do a lot of paper based work, as I ditched the in & out tray with a push to go paperless.

You now need some desk toys / fidget spinner type things to keep your fingers busy on calls / when reading. I’ve got 2 premium spinners, a micarta (spelling!?) worry stone and a clicking one if I’m not on a call & reading.

Would love a standing desk, but just move to the kitchen if I want to be standing for a session or two using a step riser.


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I do, Matt, as I'm continuing to run my own business in addition to my salaried role. That said, I want the desk real estate that the trays are taking up, so they form part of the imminent bigger picture.

[Mj2k]

I do, Matt, as I'm continuing to run my own business in addition to my salaried role. That said, I want the desk real estate that the trays are taking up, so they form part of the imminent bigger picture.

You’ve now got me thinking about a new desk damn you!

Original desk had to be quite small depth wise, as a bed was behind me for kids when friends stayed over. Decided to ditch the bed & they can have inflatable mattresses when they stay over.

Could now increase the depth & therefore options. Currently desk is white with a black leather mat over it, so keeping a similar black-white tone works for me; work ordered me the white-silver keyboard & mouse, so couldn’t get black that you have.

Forgot to mention the original curved desk edge, I’ve never been able to get comfortable at one of those when previous employers had them, just always felt strange to me, especially if you sit mid curve and have it around either side. Not entirely sure where they gained popularity.

TZ nod, is that a rotor in the bottom photo?


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[learningtofly]

You’ve now got me thinking about a new desk damn you!

Original desk had to be quite small depth wise, as a bed was behind me for kids when friends stayed over. Decided to ditch the bed & they can have inflatable mattresses when they stay over.

Could now increase the depth & therefore options. Currently desk is white with a black leather mat over it, so keeping a similar black-white tone works for me; work ordered me the white-silver keyboard & mouse, so couldn’t get black that you have.

Forgot to mention the original curved desk edge, I’ve never been able to get comfortable at one of those when previous employers had them, just always felt strange to me, especially if you sit mid curve and have it around either side. Not entirely sure where they gained popularity.

TZ nod, is that a rotor in the bottom photo?


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My desk s 1400x800, Matt, and I certainly wouldn't go narrower than that for reasons that will shortly become obvious. Yeah, that curve drove me absolutely nuts, and forced me to sit off- entre (very annoying if details matter to you - which I know they do!).

No, you don't win, I'm afraid

PS I was about to send you a photo of this evening's addition, but decided against it!

[Carlton-Browne]

I'd second the move to an ultrawide -you'll never go back. Windows PowerToys allows you to carve up the screen into different zones and I imagine there is similar capability availabile on MacOS. I'd also lift the monitor off the desk with an arm.

I've just ordered a Keychron keyboard as my existing Logitech one is wearing out and can't wait for it to turn up. I was slightly annoyed as it's the first online retailer I've noticed sitting on a .de website but shipping from China with tax to pay - should have paid more attention I suppose. I'm also considering the purchase of a Madcatz gaming mouse as I had one before (after trying one owned by a friend's teenage son) - they aren't any good for traveling as they don't like being dropped but keeping one at home should work.

I'm with you on having a universal dock - I have a Dell one and have since bought another one to plug into the AV setup when I can't get content onto the Apple TV.

On the subject of keyboards, last week I spun up an old Dell Latitude to run Whatsapp to help with something I was working with. The laptop is over 10 years old and has a proper, solid keyboard with travel - it's a joy to use compared to the current offering from Lenovo.

[learningtofly]

I'd second the move to an ultrawide -you'll never go back. Windows PowerToys allows you to carve up the screen into different zones and I imagine there is similar capability availabile on MacOS. I'd also lift the monitor off the desk with an arm.

I've just ordered a Keychron keyboard as my existing Logitech one is wearing out and can't wait for it to turn up. I was slightly annoyed as it's the first online retailer I've noticed sitting on a .de website but shipping from China with tax to pay - should have paid more attention I suppose. I'm also considering the purchase of a Madcatz gaming mouse as I had one before (after trying one owned by a friend's teenage son) - they aren't any good for traveling as they don't like being dropped but keeping one at home should work.

I'm with you on having a universal dock - I have a Dell one and have since bought another one to plug into the AV setup when I can't get content onto the Apple TV.

On the subject of keyboards, last week I spun up an old Dell Latitude to run Whatsapp to help with something I was working with. The laptop is over 10 years old and has a proper, solid keyboard with travel - it's a joy to use compared to the current offering from Lenovo.

I almost went for the Keychron, actually, but decided that there were advantages in staying within the Logi ecosystem (more on that shortly). Can you please stop talking about ultrawides as I've spent more than enough already.

[Carlton-Browne]

Can you please stop tsking about ultrawides as I'cve spent more than enough already.

[Mj2k]

My desk s 1400x800, Matt, and I certainly wouldn't go narrower than that for reasons that will shortly become obvious. Yeah, that curve drove me absolutely nuts, and forced me to sit off- entre (very annoying if details matter to you - which I know they do!).

No, you don't win, I'm afraid

PS I was about to send you a photo of this evening's addition, but decided against it!

You tease!

Been looking at Halo lights, I have a Logi camera sitting on top of my monitor, so not sure how it will look or mount tbh. Interested in your thoughts once you’re set up.


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[Skier]

Tony, here's my 'working from home' setup if this gives you any ideas. The three laptops (there's sometimes a fourth!!!) are the work devices with the two uppermost 24" monitors repeaters/extenders for whichever laptops I connect them to. The ultrawide is attached to my personal computer (An Intel [now Asus] NUC).

The keyboard is the Logitech G915 which is superb and the mouse a Logitech MX Master 2S.

My chair is an Ergohuman Plus.

[Mj2k]

Tony, here's my 'working from home' setup if this gives you any ideas. The three laptops (there's sometimes a fourth!!!) are the work devices with the two uppermost 24" monitors repeaters for whichever laptops I connect them to. The ultrawide is attached to my personal computer (An Intel [now Asus] NUC).

The keyboard is the Logitech G915 which is superb and the mouse a Logitech MX Master 2S.

My chair is an Ergohuman Plus.

OK, you are going to have to explain the why behind all this!

3 different employers all not knowing you have other jobs?

I’ve used 2 laptops in the past, one working & 1 for my own company email etc, but never needed that many screens.

I’m seriously intrigued & a,aged you’ve been allowed to do it, my wife would have said no after the widescreen!


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[learningtofly]

Tony, here's my 'working from home' setup if this gives you any ideas. The three laptops (there's sometimes a fourth!!!) are the work devices with the two uppermost 24" monitors repeaters for whichever laptops I connect them to. The ultrawide is attached to my personal computer (An Intel [now Asus] NUC).

The keyboard is the Logitech G915 which is superb and the mouse a Logitech MX Master 2S.

My chair is an Ergohuman Plus.

Good grief!!! Ive always liked the look of those chairs - how do you find yours?

[learningtofly]

You tease!

Been looking at Halo lights, I have a Logi camera sitting on top of my monitor, so not sure how it will look or mount tbh. Interested in your thoughts once you’re set up.


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It’s brilliant, Matt. I went for the BenQ because it has a backlight too, and I was right to do so. It also has an accessory that allows a webcam to be mounted above it; works really well aside from the unwanted additional height of about an inch and a half.

[Mj2k]

It’s brilliant, Matt. I went for the BenQ because it has a backlight too, and I was right to do so. It also has an accessory that allows a webcam to be mounted above it; works really well aside from the unwanted additional height of about an inch and a half.

It does look the part, I have to say. I’d be worried with the extra height of my eyes not looking at the camera at all vs my screen. It has been a comment or two before. I’ve got an LED task lamp, which solved a short term need for my early morning calls with other markets, but never evolved to a better solution.



Usually he steals my attention if there isn’t a meeting, or if there is, his tail / head bop will usually change the mood of any meeting; he is known internally and to all my clients who asked where he is if he’s not appeared.

I’ve only done one disciplinary since WFH & did shut the door, bribing him with food downstairs, as didn’t think he was the best professional image for me.


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