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Desk Setup #

My setup changed a bit since the last time I updated this page. I think that the current one allows me to be productive and to work comfortably. This last point is really important for me since I spend a lot of time in front of the computer. Here’s a list of the things I have on my desk:

  • The desk is a Rodulf Standing Desk by Ikea, a cheap standing desk that I bought in 2021. It’s big enough and I can’t live without it now.
  • I’ve tried many desk lamps over the past few years. All of them have something that I did not like. In the end, I tried the Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar and I think that it’s the best compromise between space occupied on the desk and light produced.
  • I have a Ikea Eifred but I’m not using it too much lately since I prefer to work standing up or sitting on a chair.

Desk Setup

Hardware #

  • Mac Mini 2024 - Apple M4 Processor - 24GB RAM - I can’t be happier with this machine. It is powerful enough for everything, it is silent and it consumes very little power. I should start using it also as a “home server” for hosting some services like I was used to do with my old MacBook Pro.
  • Samsung Odyssey G9 - It is a 49-inch OLED monitor. It is a pleasure for the eyes to work in front of it.
  • Logitech Mx Master 3S For Mac - It took me a while to get used to it but now I don’t know how I could work without it.
  • Apple Magic Trackpad - I use it sometimes, especially when I record podcasts.
  • Keychron K8 - This is my main keyboard.
  • Apple Magic Keyboard - This is the keyboard I use when I record podcast or when I want to take a break from the Keychron.
  • Rode NT-USB - This is the microphone I use for recording podcasts.

Software #

  • Hidden Bar
  • Aerospace is a porting of i3 to macOS. I’ve never used something like this in the past but after I started using the Samsung Odyssey G9 I decided to try it to exploit as much as possible the space offered by this monitor.
  • Alfred
  • Espanso is an open-source text expander developed by Federico Terzi. Federico was a guest in a PointerPodcast episode.
  • Amphetamine
  • I’ve been using Overcast as my iOS podcast player for years. It has a lot of interesting features that improve the podcast listening experience.
  • I use Bitwarden as my password manager. Even if the user experience could be improved, I like their culture a lot. It is Open source and with the free version, you would be able to use it without too many limitations. However, I decided to support their work by buying a premium subscription.
  • Notion
  • Fantastical

Gaming #

I recently bought a Nintendo Switch 2 after years of waiting. Since I’m not a gamer, I feel that this console is perfect for me. I’m usually playing games like Mario Kart World or Mario Odyssey or indie games like Celeste. I like to play to relax while resting on the bed or the sofa so the portability of the console is really important for me. I don’t consider myself a gamer but I really enjoy playing these games on the Switch.

Other stuffs I use #

  • iPad 11th generation with A16 chip - I use it mainly for reading, taking notes and watching videos. It is a great device for consuming content and it is not too expensive.
  • Nothing Phone 3a Pro - I finally switched to Android after many years using iPhones. The Nothing Phone was a great compromise between price and performance. Moreover, it doesn’t have any bloatware and the design is really unique.
  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite - This is my ebook reader, it is compact enough to fit in my bag.
  • Apple Airpods Pro - The best earphones I’ve ever had. I use them for everything. They’re simply the best product Apple has produced in years.
  • Nothing Ear - These come bundled with the Nothing Phone 3a Pro. I use them when I’m not at home connected with the Nothing Phone.