A Desk Setup Update

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10/13/24 • 30 min

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This week, Federico and John share the changes they’ve made to their desk setups in recent months and the philosophies that have driven those changes.

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Our Desk Setups John

Large Balolo desk shelf with modular accessory attachments, including the latest addition of Balolo’s Tablet Holder
- AppStories listeners can get 10% off by using the code macstories at checkout
- Other Balolo accessories I use include:
  - Phone Qi2 charger accessory
  - Headphones hook
  - Apple Watch charging mount
  - Loupedeck or Stream Deck mount
Harmon Kardon SoundSticks III speakers
Trendnet 2.5Gbps switch
Satachi 2.5Gbps dongle
Steelcase Gesture chair
Video setup
- Elgato Mini Mount
- Elgato FaceCam Pro
- Elgato Master Mount, Flex Arm, and Solid Arm
- Elgato Key Light and Key Light Mini
- Twelve South HoverBar Duo for the iPad
Also mentioned:
- Logitech MX Creative Console

Federico

Gigabyte M27U monitor
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock with Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable
Custom-built eGPU with NVIDIA 4090 Founders Edition (more details on NPC)
LG C2 65” OLED

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This week, Federico and John share the changes they’ve made to their desk setups in recent months and the philosophies that have driven those changes.

This episode is sponsored by:

Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.

Links and Show Notes

Our Desk Setups John

Large Balolo desk shelf with modular accessory attachments, including the latest addition of Balolo’s Tablet Holder
- AppStories listeners can get 10% off by using the code macstories at checkout
- Other Balolo accessories I use include:
  - Phone Qi2 charger accessory
  - Headphones hook
  - Apple Watch charging mount
  - Loupedeck or Stream Deck mount
Harmon Kardon SoundSticks III speakers
Trendnet 2.5Gbps switch
Satachi 2.5Gbps dongle
Steelcase Gesture chair
Video setup
- Elgato Mini Mount
- Elgato FaceCam Pro
- Elgato Master Mount, Flex Arm, and Solid Arm
- Elgato Key Light and Key Light Mini
- Twelve South HoverBar Duo for the iPad
Also mentioned:
- Logitech MX Creative Console

Federico

Gigabyte M27U monitor
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock with Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable
Custom-built eGPU with NVIDIA 4090 Founders Edition (more details on NPC)
LG C2 65” OLED

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Our iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center Controls

Federico and John share the iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center controls that they’re currently using them.

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Software and Hardware Requests for Listeners

John wants a great gradient creation app
- Something similer to Shareshot without the screenshot framing
- Also mentioned:
  - Wallpaper Frenzy: A Roundup of My Favorite Wallpaper Apps, Tools, and Artists in 2024
Federico is looking for a small to medium-sized portable, battery-powered speaker that supports Spotify Tap and Wi-Fi for Spotify Connect (not Sonos)

Our Lock Screen and Control Center controls

Podcast mentioned
- Home Screens by LJPUK

Our Lock Screens. (John (left) and Federico (right))

Lock Screens
- John
  - Quick Note
  - Remind Me Faster
  - Paku
  - Mercury Weather
  - Halide
- Federico
  - Quick Note
  - Flashlight
  - Remind Me Faster
  - Reminders

Our Control Center pages. (John (left and middle) Federico (right))

Control Center
- John
  - Page one
    - Remind Me Faster
    - Volume and Brightness
    - Focus Modes
    - Voice Memos
    - Quick Note
    - Home
    - Now Playing
    - CARROT Weather
    - Personal Hot Spot
    - Light and Dark Mode
    - Timers and Alarms
  - Page two
    - Sceens
    - Kitchen lights
    - Office lights
    - Office power outlets
- Federico
  - Wi-Fi
  - Bluetooth
  - Now Playing
  - Shortcuts
  - AirPlay
  - Timer
  - Calculator
  - Camera
  - AirDrop
  - Flashlight
  - Quick Note
  - Remind Me Faster
  - HomeKit devices
  - Cellular
  - Shazam
  - Screen Recording
Also mentioned:
- Forever ✱ Notes: A Simple, Flexible, and Free Approach to Organizing Your Apple Notes

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