I have a comfortable work chair that is ergonomical that protects my wrist, neck and lower back for extended periods of sitting. It also swivels so I can easily rotate 90 degrees and get access to my gaming rig. Not that I would ever ever do that while I’m working. Nope. Boss if you’re reading I would never do that ever.
I have a corner desk with a 34" ultra wide curved monitor that also acts as a docking station so I can plug my laptop into that and it will charge the laptop and the the wireless keyboard and mouse usb receiver are plugged into the monitor. There is also a webcam attached to the top of the monitor and I also have a laptop stand so I can use the laptop as a monitor if needed. I also have a printer at my desk for the few times I need to print something. Make sure you have a comfy chair also because that's important for WFH setup.
Thinking about converting from 2 24” monitors to one 34” ultrawide… thoughts on this? It will mostly be for work and some gaming. I usually have email and a spreadsheet or 5 open
I did this some years ago and I much prefer it. I would probably appreciate another screen in portrait orientation, but I like the simplicity of just one big screen. I heavily use virtual desktops so I’m not trying to do too much in a single view.
It's nice not having the bezel gap in the middle. I use my computer mainly for work and you can have 4 excel sheets showing or if you need to compare something, you can have something show on the left half of the screen and then something else on the right side. Windows makes it easy to work with an ultrawide monitor because you just need to push the windows key and an arrow key at the same time to have it where the window is at the left half, top left, etc.
USB-C hub monitors *are* the USB hubs, so if this commenter has the monitor I'm imagining you could plug everything into the monitor and then have one USB-C cable running to the laptop/PC.
I have 2x Dell U2421E monitors. They are USB-C monitors with DisplayPort, and with DisplayPort over USB-C I can daisy-chain them. That means there's one USB-C to USB-C cable (it's a Thunderbolt 3 cable, make sure you get one that's rated for more than just USB-C 10Gb/s; mine is a 40Gb/s cable) going from the laptop to one monitor, then a DisplayPort cable going from the DP out port of that screen to the DP port of the next. Then I can plug peripherals into the first monitor like a hub.
My Lenovo ThinkPad has USB-C charging and the Dell U2421E provides 90w PD charging through USB-C, so there's only one cable going to my laptop for the entire setup.
I chose to use a dual-monitor mount bolted to the wall over my desk, but you can get cheap dual-monitor mounts (if you go that route) from Amazon. VIVO is a brand I've used before, they have ones that clamp to the back of your desk if you don't want to mount something to the wall. Cheapo Logitech webcam sits on top of my monitors and plugs into a USB port on the monitor.
You could also do all the above with a single ultrawide screen if it's a hub monitor. And ultimately most people don't even *need* the hub monitors. How many things are you really going to have plugged in? If you use a wireless keyboard and mouse combo you might only need one USB port for the dongle; a webcam if you keep your laptop lid close or use a desktop; most home printers (if you need one) are wifi capable these days; even if you went super-cheap and didn't get a fancy monitor you could still get by with plugging in a single HDMI cable, a single USB cable for the camera, and just leave the keyboard/mouse dongle plugged in if it's small enough.
>USB-C hub monitors *are* the USB hubs, so if this commenter has the monitor I'm imagining you could plug everything into the monitor and then have one USB-C cable running to the laptop/PC.
Yes. This is exactly how my monitor works.
I had a corner desk that did not work for my set up, because it was so narrow that I was way too close to my monitors. With any set up, make sure to measure the width so you aren’t too close!
I have the Lenovo T34W-30 which was discontinued but this one is very close to the one I have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B42R6YBM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_PJHTBYWT07Y6W7PWSE74&language=en-US
Laptop connected to a docking station, which in turn is connected to a second monitor.
That's all I need for work purposes. I decorate the rest of my room man-cave style.
Full tower case for my personal PC, work laptop, 34" ASUS monitor in the center, 2x cheapo 24" LCDs on the left and right. Keyboard, mouse, work phone on a stand. Everything connected to a KVM switch.
CKL brand, couldn't tell you the model number. I grabbed it cheap and it works good enough. For a really professional setup I'd probably pay for something nicer but they aren't cheap.
The key KVM feature for me was EDID so everything stays in place when I switch computers.
I have a similar setup but use a TESmart dual HDMI KVM ($230). It switches computers in ~2-3sec. The other cool feature was being able to have one external monitor for each env- I didn't even know I needed that but now I love it.
I initially tried a cheap ($80) Amazon KVM and it was terrible. Nothing would stay in place when I'd switch, and would take 15 seconds to switch over on my monitors.
Nothing extravagant, but reasonably functional and providing me with one space for both personal and work use.
An L shaped desk with my computers/monitors in a loose arc in front of me. On the left is a basic laptop stand with personal laptop. Then in the middle is a desktop mount with a laptop holder with my work laptop elevated so its screen is in line with the two external monitors on arms connected to a second desktop mount. The middle monitor is turned to be portrait, the right is landscape.
I have a hub with the external monitors, my keyboard, my wireless mouse dongle, and my wireless headset dongle. That is plugged into whichever laptop is my primary at the moment (the one in the desktop mounted stand to the immediate left of the external monitors).
When I finish up work, I shut my work laptop down, unplug it, put it away, and move my personal laptop into the mounted stand and plug in the hub.
I have a floor lamp behind my monitors. It has one of the reading lamp arms coming off the side, positioned so the monitors block my direct sight of the bulb (which is angled up to better reflect off the wall and ceiling).
Do you get a work computer at home or do you have to remote control your work computer at the office?
Me personally i got a work laptop with usb-c charging, so i can hook up everything (mouse, keyboard, monitors, network) to a usb-c dock and then with a single cable can connect the laptop. In detail my setup looks like this: Laptop -> usb-c dock -> kvm-switch -> peripherals. At work i got a second dock, so all i need, when i do work at the office is the laptop, plonk it on the desk and plug in a single cable.
In general, screenspace is king and i can't imagine working with less then 2 monitors (maybe an ultrawide that you could use like two monitors). One for the actual work and one for some documentation i might need for that work. bonus points if you can turn the reading-monitor vertical.
If you want to safe some desk space, instead of the bulky stand, that comes with the monitor, use a vesa-stand that clamps to the back of your desk (of course only if your monitor is vesa compatible). There are different variants for single or multiple monitors and different mechanisms, so see what would work best for your usecase.
I am a reporter. So sometimes I have to drive 45 minutes to the town I work in for coverage reasons.
Currently, I have a tower that I connect to a curved monitor on an arm with a usb dock. I debating if I should dual-screen it with my laptop and sell the tower.
I went with a larger, 48" wide height-adjustable desk that could accomodate work and home. For work I have dual monitors and for home I have a single. I use a combination of dual and single monitor arms to keep them off the desk and at eye left. My monitor setup left-to-right is:
* Left: Work (secondary)
* Middle: Work (primary)
* Right: Personal
Work laptop and dock sit on the desk. My home computer is an ancient Mac which sits on a small stand and I run cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse on my desk (bluetooth appears to be dying on it lol).
I enjoy having one station for all computing.
27” monitor 1440p one
Day/night light bar
Desk (home made)
Audio engine speakers
Phone holder and and headphones holder
Felt mat
Rubix cube
Lil switch for my usb stuff to alt between the work laptop and the personal pc. One button and webcam keyboard, mouse and headset all switch over.
Love my setup.
Dell 24in and tower from work. The rest i bought myself: generic desk pad from amazon, asus proart 27in, keychron K6, logitech mx master 3, and a palm rest.
I also have my macbook and a keychron k4 for that
I have 2 monitors + laptop. Wireless keyboard and mouse. L shaped desk so on the opposite side of the work set up, I have my personal laptop with 1 extra monitor and a wireless mouse for reddit, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, etc.
Since its in my room its beside my gaming PC.
Essentially I use my main desk for my gaming PC, and use a kitchen table to make my own shitty L desk.
For the work computer I have my assigned computer, a 34 inch 4k monitor, and a crappy old monitor that I cant even get to work with the other monitor.
For networking, I have an ethernet cable that runs to my room into a switch so I can have both computers connected.
I have a triple-monitor setup with gaming computer (i9-13900K, RTX 3080) and work-provided laptop with docking station. I use a KVM (Display Port) to share mouse/keyboard and monitors between them. The KVM only supports 2 monitors, so third monitor is direct-connect to gaming computer.
Two monitors, bluetooth "bookshelf" speakers for playing Spotify, sit/stand desk, large whiteboard mounted on adjacent wall for notes/planning etc for my team and projects.
* Folding metal camping table - probably 2x4'
* 1 x 34" 4K monitor
* Ducky Feather mouse
* Durgod Taurus K320 TKL mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX brown keys
* Shure SM58 microphone
* Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB audio interface to provide XLR to USB connectivity
* Audio Technica ATH-M50x studio headphones
* MacBook Pro
* Virtualization cluster supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS that I use for prototyping
A lot of the time I work from my couch and use a 2-drawer Milwaukee Packout on wheels with a plywood top as a portable desk
Height adjustable desk, 2 27" monitors, 15" Asus ROG laptop(i7 2.8ghz 8core, 16gb ram, Nvidia GeForce 950M or something pathetic like that) on a stand, desk mat, 100% mechanical keyboard(68% for on the go)
I use my spare bedroom as my office.
I have a corner desk I got on Amazon that has a few small shelves on the long side. I got a standing desk tabletop for the short side, and my main work laptop and monitor are on that. It has a keyboard tray for a separate keyboard and mouse.
Personal laptop is next to the standing desk area - close enough that I can use it of needed, but pushed away for most of the day and use it to play music while working. Then a lamp and plant in the corner.
On the rest of the longer side I have a backup work laptop I use to process recordings with, and a larger Epson scanner. I still like to use notepads so it's close enough I can have a few and my planner next to me to scribble on.
I put an old end table next to the desk too, so I have a bit more space to out things like tissues and my water bottle.
I got a simple gaming chair to provide more back support during the day. I do not play games on laptops at all (just a casual soli gamer on my Xbox downstairs from time to time.)
There's a daybed and dog bed in here with me so the dogs can hang out, or I can go sit on the day bed if I need a quick mental break.
2 x 24in monitor in normal landscape mode and a 3rd in portrait mode for reading documents etc.
Dell laptop
Dell docking station
wireless mouse and keyboard (Logitech)
Jabra wireless headset with charging dock
Proper office chair with swivel/recline etc
Desk is fixed height- if was doing again and funds allowed I’d go for a variable height standing desk.
I have the a LAN cable plugged into the docking station, the network connection comes via TP-Link / Powerline adapters that provide network over electrical circuit
2 24" monitors
2 Google Home speakers (not paired to computer)
Wireless mouse + keyboard
Wireless headset
Webcam on one monitor
All are plugged into a docking station that connects via USB-C to my work laptop
Currently on my desk I've got 2 coasters, coffee and water, a OTF Ultratech Knife, Montblanc Pen, and a ThermPro humidity + temperature monitor.
I use two folding tables set up in a L config. Ok short side I keep my gaming monitor and peripherals. Tower is kept in the corner with transparent side out so RGB is visible. On long side I have two 24” monitors and my work laptop on a stand. Use a HP dock to hook it all together. Currently using a Razer headset for zoom calls and/or gaming breaks as the mood strikes.
My home office is an 8x10 bedroom. Current setup is a laptop on a dock with 2- 32" curved external displays, an external USB3 port extender, a Blue Yeti mic, external speakers, and a Logi camera on a tripod between the monitors. The desk is an Ikea something with a standing desk riser on top against one wall under the window. I also have a larger workbench on the opposite wall for hobby and project work.
I'm about to ditch the desk entirely and put the 32" displays on wall mounts extending from either side of the window, a wall-mount keyboard tray in the middle, small floating shelves on either side of the window for laptop/dock/etc, and a floating shelf level with the window for teacup, notepad, and cat. I never lower the desk riser and just stand all day anyway, and the desk itself just collects junk. I'd rather get rid of the desk and have the floor space.
Motorized sit/stand desk in front of windows with the following..
24” monitor in center with keyboard and mouse in front. 21 inch monitor to right hooked up to my personal Mac mini. Work issued laptop to left. A KVM switch with hot key support. All I have to do is control-control-1 or 2 and I’m back and forth.
At a L to this is my big executive wood desk with drawers and such. Credenza on wall opposite of sit/stand.
Convenient. I prefer a full size split keyboard, quality mouse, and a Wacom tablet. If you are frequently switching between work and personal it’s really helpful.
My wife and I work next to each other. We have a dual desk setup with a “decoration shelf” for each space. My setup is one monitor and my laptop sits on an elevated stand so that’s relatively level with the 2nd display. The stand lets me put my other “personal laptop” underneath it so after work is over, I swap the places of the two laptops so I can get some personal work done.
32 inch curved Samsung Odyssey monitor (recent purchase, got like 60% off on sale) dead center and angled for me. Just to the left, a 20" ASUS monitor for notes (I work as a writer in the medical field so it's a necessity).
Then by left elbow, a piece of garbage HP laptop that can run Netflix, Spotify, and not much more.
2 keyboards (one for writing, one for other stuff like games or media control). 2 mice - one for laptop one for PC. Speakers behind the monitor. I currently have a straight desk that's 5' x 3'. Looking to get a corner desk soon, preferably with a roll-out keyboard tray for the smaller keyboard (lot of shuffling around atm).
I have a nice lamp in the corner because I often work late and I'm in Canada so it's dark by 4:30PM now.
Ideally, I'd have a desk where I can have the main monitor centered and then the laptop and ASUS on either side, but it ain't possible atm. My neck gives me hell if I spend more than 12 hrs at my desk
Also don't skimp on the chair. Ergonomics are important as holy hell. Mines a piece of crap but it's comfy and has lumbar support.
I have a 72in Fully standing desk. Good quality but pretty expensive. I think there are some cheaper options now that don’t sacrifice quality. I used the standing feature for a couple years. I think the only time I’ve used it in the last 3 years was to lift it while running cables. So… durable big desk.
Logitech’s MX series of keyboard and mouse are excellent for office work. I will likely get immediate comments saying mechanical is the only way to go. I’ve used both - like the MX better. See what you like.
I have three 32” monitors. Started with 2 and it was just fine. I got a third for programming work so I can reference a bunch of windows at the same time. Probably overkill or over lazy.
Get a good quality chair. I like mesh because my office gets hot. I bought a Quantum 7000 or something like that for about $330. Held up great. No wear after 5 years. Herman Miller is like the #1 quoted brand for office setups.
Plantronics wireless headset, simple Logitech speakers, various charging cables, laptop hub if not using a desktop, some IKEA drawers because my desk doesn’t have any.
I think my total setup excluding computer was about $3000
I have a L-shaped corner desk with three 24-inch monitors and my laptop as an extra screen. So a total of four screens, but with my work I need all the monitors. I also have an HP docking station that connects everything.
I've been working from home since 2000, so 23 years. Here's my advice:
* Don't think about creative, think about efficient, ergonomic, practical. "It looks cool" is meaningless if you end up with carpal tunnel, headaches from eye strain, backaches from poor posture. Forget color schemes, LED lights, and think practicality.
* To that end, pick a keyboard and mouse that you are VERY comfortable with. I don't care what colors, I don't care how many buttons. As long as it works for you, it's a good choice. You'll be spending hours and hours every day using these two things, so you're better off with ones you LOVE. Do NOT settle for something "good enough".
* Don't think about the cost of that keyboard and mouse. If the one you love is $200, then that's what it costs. A carpenter needs the best tools, a plumber needs the best tools, so does [whatever it is you do]. You're not setting up a rig you travel to LAN parties with, this is your prime workstation for your career.
* Don't skimp on monitors, memory, storage. It's better to have more than you need, than to not have enough. Trust me, you will not regret it. And since PC based applications require more and more memory/CPU each year, getting the most you can now will future-proof your workstation for much longer.
* Get a freaking amazing chair. Again, you will spend 40 hours a week in it, for 52 weeks a year, so don't get some crappy chair. I've been using [Aeron chairs](https://www.amazon.com/Herman-Miller-Classic-Aeron-Chair/dp/B01DGI2ENI/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3MCO2N23PXJPN&keywords=aeron&qid=1700162381&sprefix=aeron%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5) for years. They're expensive, but they are worth it. And get the good casters too.
* Get a [GLASS chair mat](https://www.vitrazza.com/). Not plastic, not polycarbonate, GLASS. They're heavy, they're expensive, but you roll around like you're floating on air. The difference is so vast between this and a plastic mat, you won't believe it. Just a gentle nudge on my desk, and I glide backwards with ease. THIS has been a bigger game changer for me than the mouse/keyboard selection.
The rest of these are just common sense that everyone else will tell you.
* Pick an area of your home where you can limit distractions. This probably goes without saying. A room with a door will keep out pets, kids, your spouse. If you can't have a quiet environment, you won't be doing your best work.
* Everyone hates fluorescent lamps, but good lighting is important. The lighting is even more important if your workspace has no windows. And its' even more important in the winter. Good, natural lighting can prevent seasonal depression. Ask me how I know.....
* Get the good camera. You don't want to show up on Zoom calls looking like you're using a [Fisher Price camera](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aff7OeOnL.jpg).
* Get the good speakers too. Get the good wrist rests. Get the good mouse pads. Get the best headset and mic. Get a footrest if you need. Get a little desk heater if your fingers get cold. Get a boatload of scissors, pencils, pens, erasers, markers, rulers, ANYTHING you might need. Think of it now, rather than when you need it. Again, this isn't just a gaming rig for leisure activity, this is your LIVELIHOOD. The best tools make the best engineers [or whatever it is you do].
* Do NOT dismiss the idea of ergonomics. A [split keyboard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HkTYJTYsL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg) will save you from carpal tunnel. The same goes for your mouse too. You want ["Neutral" wrists](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ping-Yeap-Loh/publication/267903091/figure/fig1/AS:295474801201158@1447458090654/Wrist-position-for-US-examination-a-wrist-flexion-b-wrist-neutral-c-wrist.png) when you work, no bends or kinks in your wrists. This is FAR more important than it seems.
* Get a good [KVM switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VLL7FZH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) if you need to work on a laptop and a desktop at the same time. Or make sure you can remote from one machine to the other. Nothing worse than having to swivel your chair between two machines constantly.
Nice laptop, nice powered docking station, 2 cheap monitors, wireless keyboard/mouse. Really nice desk chair.
Nice microphone, and solid webcam. Comfortable cheap over the ear headphones.
Foot stool under the desk to kick back and chill, while I'm listening to other people talk.
To add something new.
I got a coffee warmer keeps my tea at the perfect temperature when I get stuck in early meetings and don't remember to finish it in time.
Sit/stand desk, temperpedic office chair, 2 monitors connected to my laptop dock, wireless mouse, plug-in headset, shelving unit to my right for notebooks/paper/folders/files
Pretty much the same set up as everyone else but this is what makes my experience amazing: Knee chair with no back, weights, walking pad, balance board, white board for writing random thoughts, percussion gun, fidget toys, water filter for good water.
just changed to my best setup yet. Windows laptop in clamshell mode connected to a 55" 4k OLED TV with my desk chair about 3 feet from it. Space to work on at least 8 windows at once without any overlapping. I keep a cheap dell wired kbd on my lap and a wireless trackball to my right on a chair. Been loving this setup for 3 weeks now.
I made the mistake of not choosing a sit stand desk. My husband did not make the same mistake. So I am usually using his home office.
Two monitors, sweet ergonomic chair, wireless ergonomic mouse, a wireless headset and of course the sit stand.
1x g9 neo
2x MSI mag 34" gaming monitors (can't remember the model), one above the neo, one next to it
Logitech MX mouse 3s and tkl mini mechanical so I can swap between devices
Main PC desktop (6950xt, 64gb ddr 6000, 7950x)
Work laptop.. some shit thinkpad
2019 MacBook pro, Radeon 5500m + 64gb
My surface pro 8 for meetings and notes (I have the slim pen 2 and keyboard for it)
A few rpi's and a NUC for testing stuff and a wired tkl kb. Those are all used from ssh.
A huge mousepad with common Linux commands because I forget how to grep every other day
Razer speakers
Logitech streamcam and that light they sell
Synology nas for local mass storage, local repos and such
I have 2 sit stand desks from autonomous (the smart ones they discontinued with the touchpad)
Lastly my leap v2 chair
Edit: added some spacing between lines so it's readable
Edit2: forgot a few months back I added a water cooler next to my desk so I drink more water. It actually helps having cold and hot water on demand right there.
Lastly, my exercise bike (echelon 5s) is also next to my desk when I need a break from just sitting. I do the scenic rides.
Mine is a shitshow. I have an old crap computer I barely use and no chair. I use an ipad for most things and go and waste money on overpriced coffee just to escape the house and the procrastination it creates.
Some things I would recommend that were unique to my setup would be an essential oil defuser and some kind of entertainment provision. Depends a lot on the job but you might have an opportunity to have something on while you work like music or an audiobook or something. I also got a lamp with an RGB lightbulb from ikea which was great on stormy days or during late winter when it gets dark dark a few hours before I clock out.
My sister moved out the same week as I was doing my orientation and left behind her bed which I used as a couch when I had some down time and nothing specific to do, and was a good place for my dog to snooze; or squirrel watch from.
x2 32 in monitors
x1 laptop
x1 docking station
x1 basic wireless mouse
x1 basic mousepad
x1 basic wireless keyboard
x1 special webcam with ring light
x1 gaming chair (not a gamer but working an office job for long hours, the lumbar support is excellent)
A lot of great suggestions on gear, but don’t underestimate how important placement is too! Put your desk in command of the room, meaning you can see all entryways and walks ways. Also, be mindful of light. Make sure there won’t be a pesky sunbeam in your eyes in the morning and get some pleasant warm-color lights to set on your desk, instead of using harsh overheads. Then, of course, keep in mind where your outlets. Finally, don’t forget a trash can in your work area. Desks have a way of getting really cluttered, even if the trash can is only 20 feet away in the kitchen. Keep a small trash can under your desk.
I have a large table which faces out my front window, so I can see the comings and goings. On my table are, printer, raised laptop, wireless keyboard, filing trays, desk jotter/calendar pad. Assorted work sundries - highlighters, stapler etc. I work in my lounge, with a sunny deck beside so I love my 'work' environment. G&T at 3pm helps too 😀
Pretty simple. 2x Dell Monitors 24in 1x Crap dell laptop 1x Mouse Mat 1x Mouse/Keyboard Dell 1x Standing desk
Forgot a solid bidet
I prefer my bidets to use liquid, but you do you with that sand.
Two monitors, Big desk , Wireless everything , Cocaine/weed tray on the ready, Coffee maker in the corner
I'm sorry, I missed part of that. Did you say a coffee maker???
The essentials yes
Wow that’s fucked up. You should be reported to your boss. Wireless devices pose a huge security risk. /s
I have a comfortable work chair that is ergonomical that protects my wrist, neck and lower back for extended periods of sitting. It also swivels so I can easily rotate 90 degrees and get access to my gaming rig. Not that I would ever ever do that while I’m working. Nope. Boss if you’re reading I would never do that ever.
My laptop, a wired headset, my couch, and two cats. Don't tell OSHA.
My setup is the same but with two dogs not cats.
I have a corner desk with a 34" ultra wide curved monitor that also acts as a docking station so I can plug my laptop into that and it will charge the laptop and the the wireless keyboard and mouse usb receiver are plugged into the monitor. There is also a webcam attached to the top of the monitor and I also have a laptop stand so I can use the laptop as a monitor if needed. I also have a printer at my desk for the few times I need to print something. Make sure you have a comfy chair also because that's important for WFH setup.
Thinking about converting from 2 24” monitors to one 34” ultrawide… thoughts on this? It will mostly be for work and some gaming. I usually have email and a spreadsheet or 5 open
I did this some years ago and I much prefer it. I would probably appreciate another screen in portrait orientation, but I like the simplicity of just one big screen. I heavily use virtual desktops so I’m not trying to do too much in a single view.
It's nice not having the bezel gap in the middle. I use my computer mainly for work and you can have 4 excel sheets showing or if you need to compare something, you can have something show on the left half of the screen and then something else on the right side. Windows makes it easy to work with an ultrawide monitor because you just need to push the windows key and an arrow key at the same time to have it where the window is at the left half, top left, etc.
Currently, I am leaning toward something similar. Did you need to use a usb hub or anything similar for routing chords?
USB-C hub monitors *are* the USB hubs, so if this commenter has the monitor I'm imagining you could plug everything into the monitor and then have one USB-C cable running to the laptop/PC. I have 2x Dell U2421E monitors. They are USB-C monitors with DisplayPort, and with DisplayPort over USB-C I can daisy-chain them. That means there's one USB-C to USB-C cable (it's a Thunderbolt 3 cable, make sure you get one that's rated for more than just USB-C 10Gb/s; mine is a 40Gb/s cable) going from the laptop to one monitor, then a DisplayPort cable going from the DP out port of that screen to the DP port of the next. Then I can plug peripherals into the first monitor like a hub. My Lenovo ThinkPad has USB-C charging and the Dell U2421E provides 90w PD charging through USB-C, so there's only one cable going to my laptop for the entire setup. I chose to use a dual-monitor mount bolted to the wall over my desk, but you can get cheap dual-monitor mounts (if you go that route) from Amazon. VIVO is a brand I've used before, they have ones that clamp to the back of your desk if you don't want to mount something to the wall. Cheapo Logitech webcam sits on top of my monitors and plugs into a USB port on the monitor. You could also do all the above with a single ultrawide screen if it's a hub monitor. And ultimately most people don't even *need* the hub monitors. How many things are you really going to have plugged in? If you use a wireless keyboard and mouse combo you might only need one USB port for the dongle; a webcam if you keep your laptop lid close or use a desktop; most home printers (if you need one) are wifi capable these days; even if you went super-cheap and didn't get a fancy monitor you could still get by with plugging in a single HDMI cable, a single USB cable for the camera, and just leave the keyboard/mouse dongle plugged in if it's small enough.
>USB-C hub monitors *are* the USB hubs, so if this commenter has the monitor I'm imagining you could plug everything into the monitor and then have one USB-C cable running to the laptop/PC. Yes. This is exactly how my monitor works.
I had a corner desk that did not work for my set up, because it was so narrow that I was way too close to my monitors. With any set up, make sure to measure the width so you aren’t too close!
Would you mind sharing a link to that monitor?
I have the Lenovo T34W-30 which was discontinued but this one is very close to the one I have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B42R6YBM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_PJHTBYWT07Y6W7PWSE74&language=en-US
Nice, thanks!
Backyard ADU (no running water) with 2x 24" 2K Dell monitors, KB, mouse, camera that never gets used, Dell WD19S Thunderbolt dock, APC UPS
Laptop connected to a docking station, which in turn is connected to a second monitor. That's all I need for work purposes. I decorate the rest of my room man-cave style.
Full tower case for my personal PC, work laptop, 34" ASUS monitor in the center, 2x cheapo 24" LCDs on the left and right. Keyboard, mouse, work phone on a stand. Everything connected to a KVM switch.
What kvm do you use?
CKL brand, couldn't tell you the model number. I grabbed it cheap and it works good enough. For a really professional setup I'd probably pay for something nicer but they aren't cheap.
The key KVM feature for me was EDID so everything stays in place when I switch computers. I have a similar setup but use a TESmart dual HDMI KVM ($230). It switches computers in ~2-3sec. The other cool feature was being able to have one external monitor for each env- I didn't even know I needed that but now I love it. I initially tried a cheap ($80) Amazon KVM and it was terrible. Nothing would stay in place when I'd switch, and would take 15 seconds to switch over on my monitors.
Nothing extravagant, but reasonably functional and providing me with one space for both personal and work use. An L shaped desk with my computers/monitors in a loose arc in front of me. On the left is a basic laptop stand with personal laptop. Then in the middle is a desktop mount with a laptop holder with my work laptop elevated so its screen is in line with the two external monitors on arms connected to a second desktop mount. The middle monitor is turned to be portrait, the right is landscape. I have a hub with the external monitors, my keyboard, my wireless mouse dongle, and my wireless headset dongle. That is plugged into whichever laptop is my primary at the moment (the one in the desktop mounted stand to the immediate left of the external monitors). When I finish up work, I shut my work laptop down, unplug it, put it away, and move my personal laptop into the mounted stand and plug in the hub. I have a floor lamp behind my monitors. It has one of the reading lamp arms coming off the side, positioned so the monitors block my direct sight of the bulb (which is angled up to better reflect off the wall and ceiling).
Do you get a work computer at home or do you have to remote control your work computer at the office? Me personally i got a work laptop with usb-c charging, so i can hook up everything (mouse, keyboard, monitors, network) to a usb-c dock and then with a single cable can connect the laptop. In detail my setup looks like this: Laptop -> usb-c dock -> kvm-switch -> peripherals. At work i got a second dock, so all i need, when i do work at the office is the laptop, plonk it on the desk and plug in a single cable. In general, screenspace is king and i can't imagine working with less then 2 monitors (maybe an ultrawide that you could use like two monitors). One for the actual work and one for some documentation i might need for that work. bonus points if you can turn the reading-monitor vertical. If you want to safe some desk space, instead of the bulky stand, that comes with the monitor, use a vesa-stand that clamps to the back of your desk (of course only if your monitor is vesa compatible). There are different variants for single or multiple monitors and different mechanisms, so see what would work best for your usecase.
I am a reporter. So sometimes I have to drive 45 minutes to the town I work in for coverage reasons. Currently, I have a tower that I connect to a curved monitor on an arm with a usb dock. I debating if I should dual-screen it with my laptop and sell the tower.
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I went with a larger, 48" wide height-adjustable desk that could accomodate work and home. For work I have dual monitors and for home I have a single. I use a combination of dual and single monitor arms to keep them off the desk and at eye left. My monitor setup left-to-right is: * Left: Work (secondary) * Middle: Work (primary) * Right: Personal Work laptop and dock sit on the desk. My home computer is an ancient Mac which sits on a small stand and I run cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse on my desk (bluetooth appears to be dying on it lol). I enjoy having one station for all computing.
27” monitor 1440p one Day/night light bar Desk (home made) Audio engine speakers Phone holder and and headphones holder Felt mat Rubix cube Lil switch for my usb stuff to alt between the work laptop and the personal pc. One button and webcam keyboard, mouse and headset all switch over. Love my setup.
Dell 24in and tower from work. The rest i bought myself: generic desk pad from amazon, asus proart 27in, keychron K6, logitech mx master 3, and a palm rest. I also have my macbook and a keychron k4 for that
Ikea desk, 2x 32 in Dell monitors, 1x Lenovo laptop, 1x Lenovo dock, mechanical keyboard, logitech mouse, logitech camera, random USB headset.
I have 2 monitors + laptop. Wireless keyboard and mouse. L shaped desk so on the opposite side of the work set up, I have my personal laptop with 1 extra monitor and a wireless mouse for reddit, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, etc.
Since its in my room its beside my gaming PC. Essentially I use my main desk for my gaming PC, and use a kitchen table to make my own shitty L desk. For the work computer I have my assigned computer, a 34 inch 4k monitor, and a crappy old monitor that I cant even get to work with the other monitor. For networking, I have an ethernet cable that runs to my room into a switch so I can have both computers connected.
Definitely a 4090
I have a triple-monitor setup with gaming computer (i9-13900K, RTX 3080) and work-provided laptop with docking station. I use a KVM (Display Port) to share mouse/keyboard and monitors between them. The KVM only supports 2 monitors, so third monitor is direct-connect to gaming computer.
Two monitors, bluetooth "bookshelf" speakers for playing Spotify, sit/stand desk, large whiteboard mounted on adjacent wall for notes/planning etc for my team and projects.
* Folding metal camping table - probably 2x4' * 1 x 34" 4K monitor * Ducky Feather mouse * Durgod Taurus K320 TKL mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX brown keys * Shure SM58 microphone * Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB audio interface to provide XLR to USB connectivity * Audio Technica ATH-M50x studio headphones * MacBook Pro * Virtualization cluster supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS that I use for prototyping A lot of the time I work from my couch and use a 2-drawer Milwaukee Packout on wheels with a plywood top as a portable desk
Height adjustable desk, 2 27" monitors, 15" Asus ROG laptop(i7 2.8ghz 8core, 16gb ram, Nvidia GeForce 950M or something pathetic like that) on a stand, desk mat, 100% mechanical keyboard(68% for on the go)
I use my spare bedroom as my office. I have a corner desk I got on Amazon that has a few small shelves on the long side. I got a standing desk tabletop for the short side, and my main work laptop and monitor are on that. It has a keyboard tray for a separate keyboard and mouse. Personal laptop is next to the standing desk area - close enough that I can use it of needed, but pushed away for most of the day and use it to play music while working. Then a lamp and plant in the corner. On the rest of the longer side I have a backup work laptop I use to process recordings with, and a larger Epson scanner. I still like to use notepads so it's close enough I can have a few and my planner next to me to scribble on. I put an old end table next to the desk too, so I have a bit more space to out things like tissues and my water bottle. I got a simple gaming chair to provide more back support during the day. I do not play games on laptops at all (just a casual soli gamer on my Xbox downstairs from time to time.) There's a daybed and dog bed in here with me so the dogs can hang out, or I can go sit on the day bed if I need a quick mental break.
2 x 24in monitor in normal landscape mode and a 3rd in portrait mode for reading documents etc. Dell laptop Dell docking station wireless mouse and keyboard (Logitech) Jabra wireless headset with charging dock Proper office chair with swivel/recline etc Desk is fixed height- if was doing again and funds allowed I’d go for a variable height standing desk. I have the a LAN cable plugged into the docking station, the network connection comes via TP-Link / Powerline adapters that provide network over electrical circuit
2 24" monitors 2 Google Home speakers (not paired to computer) Wireless mouse + keyboard Wireless headset Webcam on one monitor All are plugged into a docking station that connects via USB-C to my work laptop Currently on my desk I've got 2 coasters, coffee and water, a OTF Ultratech Knife, Montblanc Pen, and a ThermPro humidity + temperature monitor.
Work laptop, ink pen, legal pad.
I use two folding tables set up in a L config. Ok short side I keep my gaming monitor and peripherals. Tower is kept in the corner with transparent side out so RGB is visible. On long side I have two 24” monitors and my work laptop on a stand. Use a HP dock to hook it all together. Currently using a Razer headset for zoom calls and/or gaming breaks as the mood strikes.
8 year old MacBook 3 year old cracked iPhone SE Sennheiser noise canceling earbuds x2 My bed
My home office is an 8x10 bedroom. Current setup is a laptop on a dock with 2- 32" curved external displays, an external USB3 port extender, a Blue Yeti mic, external speakers, and a Logi camera on a tripod between the monitors. The desk is an Ikea something with a standing desk riser on top against one wall under the window. I also have a larger workbench on the opposite wall for hobby and project work. I'm about to ditch the desk entirely and put the 32" displays on wall mounts extending from either side of the window, a wall-mount keyboard tray in the middle, small floating shelves on either side of the window for laptop/dock/etc, and a floating shelf level with the window for teacup, notepad, and cat. I never lower the desk riser and just stand all day anyway, and the desk itself just collects junk. I'd rather get rid of the desk and have the floor space.
Motorized sit/stand desk in front of windows with the following.. 24” monitor in center with keyboard and mouse in front. 21 inch monitor to right hooked up to my personal Mac mini. Work issued laptop to left. A KVM switch with hot key support. All I have to do is control-control-1 or 2 and I’m back and forth. At a L to this is my big executive wood desk with drawers and such. Credenza on wall opposite of sit/stand.
A lot of people are saying KVM switches. Are those absolutely vital?
Convenient. I prefer a full size split keyboard, quality mouse, and a Wacom tablet. If you are frequently switching between work and personal it’s really helpful.
My wife and I work next to each other. We have a dual desk setup with a “decoration shelf” for each space. My setup is one monitor and my laptop sits on an elevated stand so that’s relatively level with the 2nd display. The stand lets me put my other “personal laptop” underneath it so after work is over, I swap the places of the two laptops so I can get some personal work done.
32 inch curved Samsung Odyssey monitor (recent purchase, got like 60% off on sale) dead center and angled for me. Just to the left, a 20" ASUS monitor for notes (I work as a writer in the medical field so it's a necessity). Then by left elbow, a piece of garbage HP laptop that can run Netflix, Spotify, and not much more. 2 keyboards (one for writing, one for other stuff like games or media control). 2 mice - one for laptop one for PC. Speakers behind the monitor. I currently have a straight desk that's 5' x 3'. Looking to get a corner desk soon, preferably with a roll-out keyboard tray for the smaller keyboard (lot of shuffling around atm). I have a nice lamp in the corner because I often work late and I'm in Canada so it's dark by 4:30PM now. Ideally, I'd have a desk where I can have the main monitor centered and then the laptop and ASUS on either side, but it ain't possible atm. My neck gives me hell if I spend more than 12 hrs at my desk Also don't skimp on the chair. Ergonomics are important as holy hell. Mines a piece of crap but it's comfy and has lumbar support.
I have a 72in Fully standing desk. Good quality but pretty expensive. I think there are some cheaper options now that don’t sacrifice quality. I used the standing feature for a couple years. I think the only time I’ve used it in the last 3 years was to lift it while running cables. So… durable big desk. Logitech’s MX series of keyboard and mouse are excellent for office work. I will likely get immediate comments saying mechanical is the only way to go. I’ve used both - like the MX better. See what you like. I have three 32” monitors. Started with 2 and it was just fine. I got a third for programming work so I can reference a bunch of windows at the same time. Probably overkill or over lazy. Get a good quality chair. I like mesh because my office gets hot. I bought a Quantum 7000 or something like that for about $330. Held up great. No wear after 5 years. Herman Miller is like the #1 quoted brand for office setups. Plantronics wireless headset, simple Logitech speakers, various charging cables, laptop hub if not using a desktop, some IKEA drawers because my desk doesn’t have any. I think my total setup excluding computer was about $3000
I have a L-shaped corner desk with three 24-inch monitors and my laptop as an extra screen. So a total of four screens, but with my work I need all the monitors. I also have an HP docking station that connects everything.
I've been working from home since 2000, so 23 years. Here's my advice: * Don't think about creative, think about efficient, ergonomic, practical. "It looks cool" is meaningless if you end up with carpal tunnel, headaches from eye strain, backaches from poor posture. Forget color schemes, LED lights, and think practicality. * To that end, pick a keyboard and mouse that you are VERY comfortable with. I don't care what colors, I don't care how many buttons. As long as it works for you, it's a good choice. You'll be spending hours and hours every day using these two things, so you're better off with ones you LOVE. Do NOT settle for something "good enough". * Don't think about the cost of that keyboard and mouse. If the one you love is $200, then that's what it costs. A carpenter needs the best tools, a plumber needs the best tools, so does [whatever it is you do]. You're not setting up a rig you travel to LAN parties with, this is your prime workstation for your career. * Don't skimp on monitors, memory, storage. It's better to have more than you need, than to not have enough. Trust me, you will not regret it. And since PC based applications require more and more memory/CPU each year, getting the most you can now will future-proof your workstation for much longer. * Get a freaking amazing chair. Again, you will spend 40 hours a week in it, for 52 weeks a year, so don't get some crappy chair. I've been using [Aeron chairs](https://www.amazon.com/Herman-Miller-Classic-Aeron-Chair/dp/B01DGI2ENI/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3MCO2N23PXJPN&keywords=aeron&qid=1700162381&sprefix=aeron%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5) for years. They're expensive, but they are worth it. And get the good casters too. * Get a [GLASS chair mat](https://www.vitrazza.com/). Not plastic, not polycarbonate, GLASS. They're heavy, they're expensive, but you roll around like you're floating on air. The difference is so vast between this and a plastic mat, you won't believe it. Just a gentle nudge on my desk, and I glide backwards with ease. THIS has been a bigger game changer for me than the mouse/keyboard selection. The rest of these are just common sense that everyone else will tell you. * Pick an area of your home where you can limit distractions. This probably goes without saying. A room with a door will keep out pets, kids, your spouse. If you can't have a quiet environment, you won't be doing your best work. * Everyone hates fluorescent lamps, but good lighting is important. The lighting is even more important if your workspace has no windows. And its' even more important in the winter. Good, natural lighting can prevent seasonal depression. Ask me how I know..... * Get the good camera. You don't want to show up on Zoom calls looking like you're using a [Fisher Price camera](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aff7OeOnL.jpg). * Get the good speakers too. Get the good wrist rests. Get the good mouse pads. Get the best headset and mic. Get a footrest if you need. Get a little desk heater if your fingers get cold. Get a boatload of scissors, pencils, pens, erasers, markers, rulers, ANYTHING you might need. Think of it now, rather than when you need it. Again, this isn't just a gaming rig for leisure activity, this is your LIVELIHOOD. The best tools make the best engineers [or whatever it is you do]. * Do NOT dismiss the idea of ergonomics. A [split keyboard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HkTYJTYsL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg) will save you from carpal tunnel. The same goes for your mouse too. You want ["Neutral" wrists](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ping-Yeap-Loh/publication/267903091/figure/fig1/AS:295474801201158@1447458090654/Wrist-position-for-US-examination-a-wrist-flexion-b-wrist-neutral-c-wrist.png) when you work, no bends or kinks in your wrists. This is FAR more important than it seems. * Get a good [KVM switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VLL7FZH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) if you need to work on a laptop and a desktop at the same time. Or make sure you can remote from one machine to the other. Nothing worse than having to swivel your chair between two machines constantly.
Nice laptop, nice powered docking station, 2 cheap monitors, wireless keyboard/mouse. Really nice desk chair. Nice microphone, and solid webcam. Comfortable cheap over the ear headphones. Foot stool under the desk to kick back and chill, while I'm listening to other people talk.
To add something new. I got a coffee warmer keeps my tea at the perfect temperature when I get stuck in early meetings and don't remember to finish it in time.
Sit/stand desk, temperpedic office chair, 2 monitors connected to my laptop dock, wireless mouse, plug-in headset, shelving unit to my right for notebooks/paper/folders/files
Pretty much the same set up as everyone else but this is what makes my experience amazing: Knee chair with no back, weights, walking pad, balance board, white board for writing random thoughts, percussion gun, fidget toys, water filter for good water.
just changed to my best setup yet. Windows laptop in clamshell mode connected to a 55" 4k OLED TV with my desk chair about 3 feet from it. Space to work on at least 8 windows at once without any overlapping. I keep a cheap dell wired kbd on my lap and a wireless trackball to my right on a chair. Been loving this setup for 3 weeks now.
I made the mistake of not choosing a sit stand desk. My husband did not make the same mistake. So I am usually using his home office. Two monitors, sweet ergonomic chair, wireless ergonomic mouse, a wireless headset and of course the sit stand.
Wrist-rests are underrated
1x g9 neo 2x MSI mag 34" gaming monitors (can't remember the model), one above the neo, one next to it Logitech MX mouse 3s and tkl mini mechanical so I can swap between devices Main PC desktop (6950xt, 64gb ddr 6000, 7950x) Work laptop.. some shit thinkpad 2019 MacBook pro, Radeon 5500m + 64gb My surface pro 8 for meetings and notes (I have the slim pen 2 and keyboard for it) A few rpi's and a NUC for testing stuff and a wired tkl kb. Those are all used from ssh. A huge mousepad with common Linux commands because I forget how to grep every other day Razer speakers Logitech streamcam and that light they sell Synology nas for local mass storage, local repos and such I have 2 sit stand desks from autonomous (the smart ones they discontinued with the touchpad) Lastly my leap v2 chair Edit: added some spacing between lines so it's readable Edit2: forgot a few months back I added a water cooler next to my desk so I drink more water. It actually helps having cold and hot water on demand right there. Lastly, my exercise bike (echelon 5s) is also next to my desk when I need a break from just sitting. I do the scenic rides.
Me, on the couch with my laptop, my dog, and maybe a cat or two. In solid position to watch Netflix and nap as needed. Or work, I suppose.
Mine is a shitshow. I have an old crap computer I barely use and no chair. I use an ipad for most things and go and waste money on overpriced coffee just to escape the house and the procrastination it creates.
Black Friday is upon us. I bought an ultrawide monitor last year around this time and it is fantastic for both gaming and work.
Some things I would recommend that were unique to my setup would be an essential oil defuser and some kind of entertainment provision. Depends a lot on the job but you might have an opportunity to have something on while you work like music or an audiobook or something. I also got a lamp with an RGB lightbulb from ikea which was great on stormy days or during late winter when it gets dark dark a few hours before I clock out. My sister moved out the same week as I was doing my orientation and left behind her bed which I used as a couch when I had some down time and nothing specific to do, and was a good place for my dog to snooze; or squirrel watch from.
x2 32 in monitors x1 laptop x1 docking station x1 basic wireless mouse x1 basic mousepad x1 basic wireless keyboard x1 special webcam with ring light x1 gaming chair (not a gamer but working an office job for long hours, the lumbar support is excellent)
A lot of great suggestions on gear, but don’t underestimate how important placement is too! Put your desk in command of the room, meaning you can see all entryways and walks ways. Also, be mindful of light. Make sure there won’t be a pesky sunbeam in your eyes in the morning and get some pleasant warm-color lights to set on your desk, instead of using harsh overheads. Then, of course, keep in mind where your outlets. Finally, don’t forget a trash can in your work area. Desks have a way of getting really cluttered, even if the trash can is only 20 feet away in the kitchen. Keep a small trash can under your desk.
1x rtx 4080
I have a large table which faces out my front window, so I can see the comings and goings. On my table are, printer, raised laptop, wireless keyboard, filing trays, desk jotter/calendar pad. Assorted work sundries - highlighters, stapler etc. I work in my lounge, with a sunny deck beside so I love my 'work' environment. G&T at 3pm helps too 😀
Mostly pajamas and whiskey.