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+title: "What's on my desk (2024)"
+date: "2024-11-17"
+description: My desk setup
+categories:
+- Technology
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+This post has been updated to reflect the changes I've made to my setup since its last iteration.
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+![](images/DeskScreenOn.jpeg)
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+This is my desk. It's where I spend most of my time when I'm not at school or out somewhere.
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+I use a MacBook Pro as my main computer. It's served me _very_ well for the past year and I do not plan on upgrading or replacing it until it finally breaks. Since switching to a Mac, I finally understand why people love macOS. I can throw anything at it, and it'll do it with no complaints.
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+I also use a mid-range PC I built that runs Windows. It definitely has its flaws, but I love it regardless. I love the ability to tinker with it and experiment with installing different operating systems.
+
+## Keyboard and mouse
+
+![](images/Keyboard.jpeg)
+
+My keyboard is the Logitech G915. It's slim and mechanical. I plan on replacing this with a Logitech MX Keys Mini in the near future, since it's a little bulky and not great for typing if you have weak fingers like me.
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+![](images/Mouse.jpeg)
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+For my mouse, I use the Logitech MX Master 3s. It's hands-down the best mouse I've ever used in my life. It has great ergonomics, quiet and soft buttons, and works especially well with my MacBook.
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+Underneath those two, I have a dark blue leather desk mat that a relative of mine gave to me some time ago. It's easy to clean and matches the wall behind the desk.
+
+## Monitor
+
+![](images/DellMonitor.jpeg)
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+My monitor is the Dell UltraSharp U2721DE. I was eyeing up this particular one for its looks and USB hub functionality. I was shocked when I saw this exact model sitting on a shelf in my local CeX shop. I picked it up a few days later.
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+It's a 2560x1440, 60hz IPS panel with okay colour accuracy. When I had initially turned it on, it had a noticeable green tint that required me to manually change the colours in the options.
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+Because of how macOS handles display scaling for most resolutions, I had to install a third-party app called BetterDisplay to get my monitor to run at a high DPI.
+
+## Audio interface
+
+![](images/AudioInterface.jpeg)
+
+I use the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen. It's works and does the job with absolutely zero hassle. I got it a few years ago to replace the aging AKAI EIE Pro USB interface that had been given to me by my brother. That interface was very finicky and I felt like it was hit or miss on whether it would work or not.
+
+## Microphone
+
+![](images/MicCloseup.jpeg)
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+My microphone of choice in 2020 was the Samson Q2U. It's not really that exciting, it's just a microphone. It sounds decent and hasn't had any issues.
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+The arm is sitting on is a TONOR microphone boom arm. Works fine, although it needs a bit of a clean. It does squeak, and the springs make sound when they're being pulled, but I can't really complain considering how cheap it was.
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+Psst... Look at how neat and tidy it is underneath my desk!
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+![](images/UnderDesk.jpeg)
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+I got the IKEA Mittzon (140x80) to replace the warped tabletop I had previously.