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Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)
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Recently upgraded to a Samsung 32“ for my Mac mini (under the desk). iPad basically always runs fantastical when I’m at my desk. Streamdeck XL for different shortcuts and window management.
Noice! But how is your neck after multiple hours at the desk, or can you intersperse desk work wth multiple breaks?
It's better than the black ones from 2007 until present which are for me more distractive.
Is that the 777 engine mug? I’m rocking the 787 engine mug
I use a Dell U2719D, while it is fine, it is nothing compared to the screen on the MacBook. I would love an entry-level display from Apple comparable to XDR.
It is! Well spotted!Is that the 777 engine mug? I’m rocking the 787 engine mug
Finally sourced the matching wireless keyboard for my G4 mod. Now it's almost perfect, just need to fit the Mini into the iMac.
Its been 6 years. But I am back to the Mac. Got a sweet deal on a gently used M1 Air.
Nice. Watch those laptop stands, btw. I had the same one and chipped the edge of my MBA on it. I went back to a TwelveSouth Book Arc after that.Its been 6 years. But I am back to the Mac. Got a sweet deal on a gently used M1 Air.
I have been using these two for over a year without any issues. My laptops live docked these days. WFH 99% of the time.
This mode speaks volumes!
Curious if you’ll connect the bus-powered-usb SuperDrive that Apple sells just below/above the Mac Mini within the iMac lamp?!
’Welcome back Kotter’
Curious if the M1 Air cannot extend to 2 external monitors (lid closed/open)? I didn’t see this info any any reviews for months when it debuted.
Nope. The M1 offers support for one external monitor.
Apple mentions it in the specifications:
"Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz" (source: https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/specs/ )
Love this and the classic bamboo wallpaper. Where did you find the lamp on the left? Giving me serious iSight nostalgia
My home office was going through some construction but now that that's done I can finally put the computer back in. 2021 16"MBP. Dell 32" Curved and LG 27". I also have to fit a Dell laptop into this for some contract work so its been a work in progress. I have kept the cords hidden as best as I can. So far its works great. Just need to add the flatbed scanner into this and it should be done. For now.
The office itself needs more light. Currently the only light is an overhead fan light. Not sure if I want one of those monitor lights or just some desk lamps.
The office itself needs more light. Currently the only light is an overhead fan light. Not sure if I want one of those monitor lights or just some desk lamps.
If I'm putting the 2012 Mini inside the iMac there wouldn't be much space left for an optical drive. If I'm putting a M1 Mini inside which motherboard is about 50% smaller it would fit as @connor55 also did it in the forum.
My setup has evolved a bit. Moved into the loft and added some Q Acoustics M20 speakers.
Dear lord, that is some speakers, and so close,
how do you manage the output?Dear lord, that is some speakers, and so close,
They are pretty big, but boy do they sound good. Very good near-field listening. Just need to wait for my USB cable to arrive tomorrow so I can use the built in DAC to play Apple Hi-Res Lossless. Currently using bluetooth and it still sounds good.
I assume with speakers like that you don't really need a subwoofer? I have the old Harmon Kardon 2.1 Soundsticks, but I'm looking for bluetooth speakers as I use my MBA now as my main desktop driver, and the Harmon Kardon's are left plugged into my gaming PC.
Anyone recommend some bluetooth speakers? Those M20s look cool but might be a bit big for my desk. Then again, I don't mind paying for quality!
The bass for me is fine, especially if you place them close to a wall. You also have a switch on the back that can be set to 1-3 levels of bass boost. They do have a sub-out so that is an option in the future if you find you want it.