14 | Building the Perfect Desk Setup

In this episode, Amy and James talk about their desk setups and all the gear they use to write code and create audio and video content.

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Show Notes

0:00 Introduction

2:25 Computers

• Amy: MacBook Pro 15" 2018, 2TB and 32G RAM
• James: MacBook Pro 15" 2018, 512MB and 16G RAM

6:33 Mice and Keywords

• Apple Magic Mouse
• Apple Track Pad
• Apple Magic Keyboard
• Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse
• Logitech MX3

10:50 Desks

• James: Jarvis Adjustable Standing Desk from Fully, 72"x36"
• Amy: Autonomous Smart Desk Pro 70.5"x30"

12:13 Office Chairs

• Autonomous Ergo Stool
• Autonomous Ergo Chair Pro
• Ikea Office Chair

13:42 Cable Management

• Cable Ties
• Wire Tray
• Cable Box
• Cable Tray for Autonomous Desk
• Rubber Cable Holders
• White Gaff tape
• Velcro Wrap

15:25 Docks / Hubs

• Cal Digit TS3 USB Hub
• USB Hub

17:49 Monitors

• James: Two 27" LG Monitors
• Monitor for 2 Monitors
• Amy: 49" Samsung Ultrawide Monitor
• Ergotron Monitor Arm
• Ergotron HX Heavy-Duty Tilt Pivot – Add-on for HX Monitor Arm
• 12 South Arc
• 12 South HiRise Stand (for iPhone)

20:19 Sponsor: ZEAL

23:15 Cameras and Recording Gear

• Amy: Nikon Z6
• Nikon Z6 Film Maker's Kit
• James: Canon M50
• Sigma f1.4 16mm
• Elgato Cam Link
• Atomos Ninja
• Nikon 24mm - 70mm Kit Lens
• Think Media YouTube Channel for Gear and Camera Recommendations

28:12 Audio Equipment

• Amy: Rode Podcaster Mic
• Scotch.io
• @chris_sev on Twitter
• Shure SM 7B
• Pre Amp
• Audio Interface
• Rode Swivel Arm

32:09 Lighting

• Elgato Key Light
• Cheap Softbox Kit
• Ring Light

34:10 Sponsor: Vercel

• Next.js
• Next.js 11 Announcement
• Next.js Conf

35:12 External Storage

• SanDisk 2TB Ruggedized Drive
• Seagate Passport Drive
• Western Digital Passport Drives
• Synology NAS Drive

39:45 Extra Peripherals

• Remarkable Tablet 2
• Wireless Bose Headphones
• Stream Deck from Elgato
• BenQ Light
• Foot Rest / Calf Stretcher
• Air Pods Pro
• Wacom Tablet
• Astro Pad app on iPad
• Anchor Wireless Charger
• Ember Mug

43:38 Grab Bag Questions: What is the next thing you'll change in your setup?

45:26 Picks and Plugs

45:38 Amy's Plug: Learn Build Teach Discord Server

46:20 Amy's Pick: Storage Caddy

47:04 James's Pick: Readme.so

• Katherine Peterson on Twitter
• Katherine Peterson on James's Twitch Stream

48:20 James's Plug: James Q Quick on YouTube Channel

• Using Async Await
• Svelte Crash Course