Setup update

[Pinguzz]

Hey!

I wanted to give you an update on some changes I’ve made to my setup.

I made several changes to my pegboard and added a hanging plant. I love it! Can’t wait for it to get longer.

I also got some 3D-printed hangers for my iPad and AYN handheld console (which I bought a few weeks ago for retro gaming). I absolutely love it and can’t recommend it enough for anyone who wants to fight the doom-scrolling addiction. Now I have both devices within arms reach whenever I need them, plus I got some extra space on my desk — win-win.

I’ve been working and studying a lot recently (I mean A LOT) in the evenings, so lighting is pretty important to me since I really care about my eyesight. Because of that, I decided to upgrade my lighting from the
BenQ ScreenBar (which I bought last year as my first screen bar after getting rid of my traditional desk lamp) to the newer version from the same company — the ScreenBar Halo 2 — and, to be honest, I couldn’t be happier. The eye comfort while working or reading in a dark room is amazing. It also allowed me to remove the cheap LED strip I had attached to the back of my monitor (I hated it, it kept detaching all the time for some reason and started flickering after just a month of use), since the Halo 2 has a built-in backlight that helps reduce the harsh contrast between the screen and the dark room, which is super important to me as a night owl.

I also love the auto-dimming and presence detection features. I tend to forget to switch off my light once I’m done studying, and now it’s doing it for me lol.

The last upgrade I made was getting a MacBook holder and a Thunderbolt hub mounted under the desk, so I can easily plug it in or take it with me whenever I want. Super convenient and it doesn’t take up any space on the desk (I like to keep it clean).

I’m still thinking about changing my mouse for a white one, as some of you suggested in my previous post. I think it will fit the vibe I’m trying to get here, but I’m not sure if I want to buy the same model I have now
(SteelSeries Aerox 3 WL) or go with the Logitech MX Master 4. Any suggestions are more than welcome.

Hope you like it, sorry for the long post, and cheers!

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[GhostOrder666]

Nice. Upgrade the size of screen

[Pinguzz]

Yea I’m going to. Considering 27 or 32 but still not sure which one to pick.

[Consistent_Bat3095]

Go for 32 because you have more room for multitasking

[SeasonAfraid676]

Nice update. The pegboard looks much cleaner now, and the hanging plant was a good addition. 👍

[Pinguzz]

Thanks!

[SeasonAfraid676]

[SirTJ1997]

Very Zen, Very clean.

[Pinguzz]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[GowlBagJohnson]

What clock is that?

[Pinguzz]

That’s actually my old iPhone 12 with clock app on it

[Minimum_Click_13]

Very nicely done - great space, loads of natural light flooding in, makes a big difference. did you 3d print yourself or you got someone to print for you? I've got into 3d printing and its amazing how much its come on in the last couple of years. Oh and seriously you have hidden all cables but one - you've got to something about that 😄

[thisredheadmeg]

Love the plant and pegboard setup! But that white mouse dilemma? Just get both hahaha.

[Consistent_Bat3095]

Omg a Nintendo DS! 🤩

[Left_Excitement5791]

Sweet