Optimizing Workstations and Tech Gear

The hosts switch up the regular news format this week in favor of another favorite developer topic: tech gear. All the extras that make web development that little bit nicer.

If you were stranded on a desert island (that only had power and Internet), what tech gear would you bring that you just can’t live without?

Aside from MacBook Pros for all three hosts, there’s a good variety of office chairs, adjustable desks, external monitors, keyboards, mice, headphones, microphones, and even cameras. Many of the recognizable brand names make an appearance like: Apple, Logitech, Elgato, Microsoft, Steelcase, and Shure.

If you’ve ever wanted recommendations from folks actively using these products (and not getting sponsored to endorse them) then this is the episode for you.

And of course, we want to know what you use as well, so join us in the Discord to share your own workspace setups, the gear you can’t live without, and anything else you want to talk about.

News:

• Paige’s picks -
  • Logitech MX Keys S keyboard
  • Tresanti Adjustable Height Desk
  • Camo software to turn any camera phone into a webcam
  • Arzopa 15.6” Portable Monitor 
• Jack’s picks -
  • Logitech Vertical Mouse (Lift)
  • Elgato Prompter
  • Elgato Stream Deck
  • Shure SM7B Microphone
  • Das Keyboard
• TJ’s picks - 
  • Steelcase Leap
  • Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard
  • AirPods Pro
  • Apple Magic Mouse

What Makes Us Happy this Week:

• Paige - The Hunger Games movie series
• Jack - Hanging with Jason Lengstorf
• TJ - Harry Potter movie series 

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