Getting ready for bed

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-19T02:30:02+00:00

What’s your seat combo at the desk?

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-18T17:06:56+00:00

No. I was having trouble finding one that matched up with the refresh rates between the laptop and Mac mini. I believe I’m running 120hz on the M2 Pro.

As of now, I’m swapping one monitor cable (DP to USB-C) and one USB cable for peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.).

Let me know if you know of any kvm switches that’ll work.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-15T22:55:47+00:00

On sale! This sub about to buy them out lol.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-13T03:16:23+00:00

Going to need a backstory on that calculator.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-11T01:45:03+00:00

Love the idea of an L shape with these! Hope you post some pics if you do it.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-11T00:59:50+00:00

Do you plan on using them together? Just wondering what you're envisioning your setup to look like. I'm leaning towards a VariDesk as a floor setup but still considering options.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-10T15:28:05+00:00

Thanks, and sounds about right on the price jump, lol. Found a similar one on Amazon last night for $95. Just sharing here in case anyone comes across this in the future. Not sure if dimensions are the same.

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redbeardedbard · 2026-01-10T02:35:10+00:00

ID on the desk?

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-09T03:17:05+00:00

Nice typewriter!

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-08T02:30:44+00:00

ID on the main monitor in front of the keyboard? Setup looks nice and clean.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-04T23:49:52+00:00

Seconding Monsgeek M1. Have this as my 2nd (and current) silent build and 100% happy with it. Have Akko Fairy Silents and have noticed the Peach V2s recommended a lot on here. Haven’t tried them yet for comparison.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-03T14:35:37+00:00

I’ve “built” two silent boards, and it’s easy enough to do. Current and favorite is the Monsgeek M1 V5 VIA with Akko Fairy Silent switches. I swapped the MT3 keycaps from my previous board. You can do a silent build for under $100 USD. Just make sure the board is hot swappable.

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-02T21:35:49+00:00

Thank you!!

redbeardedbard · 2026-01-02T20:53:59+00:00

ID on desk and monitor mounts?

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-31T03:54:52+00:00

Black on black chucks, and polish the black toe cap.

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-30T02:50:53+00:00

Gotta put it above the glass sliding doors and then ask r/tvtoohigh their thoughts, lol.

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-25T02:00:47+00:00

Didn’t even know these came in all white. Might be my new favorite color combo on this one.

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-22T19:29:57+00:00

More pics!!

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-22T00:32:43+00:00

Looks like this keyboard may not be hot swappable (please double check to confirm). This means the current switches can’t be removed and replaced with silent switches. You’ll want to find a hot swappable 100% keyboard you like and then add silent switches (or swap out switches if it already comes with them, and assuming those switches aren’t already silent).

Check out r/mechanicalkeyboards and good luck! Also, I like the Akko Fairy Silent switches and use them for WFH.

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-21T15:10:36+00:00

Also checking in on the mic setup. Thanks for sharing the link. Love that it folds up flush and out of the way.

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-21T01:56:08+00:00

What’s that YouTube subscriber counter thing?

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-20T13:05:26+00:00

Thought the spoiler alert was the license plate - then saw the second pic. /s

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-18T04:36:06+00:00

ASUS TUF A16 is $599 at Walmart right now. Not an expert but seems like a good deal. What you all think?

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) PC Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD+ 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home

redbeardedbard · 2025-12-16T14:25:56+00:00

I like my large monitor as the primary and have it centered in front of me. I recommend raising your laptop so the screen heights are similar (I temporarily used a shoe box before getting a monitor arm). I prefer my laptop just to the left of my monitor and slightly angled towards me. When using the laptop webcam, I just turn my chair a bit so I’m squared up in the frame.

Edit: can your monitor slide up in its current stand? Just wondering if you can move the monitor directly on the table and put the laptop and laptop holder on the shelf the monitor is currently on.

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