Hardware

Monitors

I have 3 monitors currently, But I am actually only using the CRG9 at the moment. This helps me stay more focussed. Though it is annoying never being able to share my whole screen on meetings since it’s so huge, I am forced to switch between sharing individual apps.

• Samsung 49” 120hz CRG9 [5120x1440p]
• VioTek 27” Curved [1920x1080p]
• HP P224 21.5” 60hz [1920x1080p]

I’ve always wanted to try a single 4k or 5k display with a normal aspect ratio (not super-ultrawide), but being on MacOS and having my current window manager (Hammerspoon/GridLayout) I am really settling into this CRG9

Peripherals

Microphone

I just received the Rode NT-USB+ Microphone and I sure love it. I used to use the Logitech Yeti X, but after a few years it lost it’s luster, and for good reason.

The Logitech Yeti X requires the Logitech G HUB program running for anything magical to happen. All digital processing is done via the G HUB application. On top of this, there is no settings sync between computers, which means I’ve always had to install G HUB on each computer, tweak EVERY LITTLE SETTING to hopefully get things to match between computers. It was just a hastle…

With the Rode NT-USB+ Microphone, ALL processing happens within the mic. That means I have all my mic settings and functions no matter what device I plug it into, and does not require a running program on the computer either.

Keyboard

I currently rock the ZSA Moonlander MRK I and LOVE it. I use a custom DVORAK keyboard layout.

ZSA comes with their ORYX layout editor, which I use create my configuration for my layout.

There is a lot about my keyboard config that lends itself to my workflow tooling like [hammerspoon/gridlayout] for my window manager (f13 and f16 keys).

Originally I wanted to buy the Kenesis Advantage360 Professional but it was sold out at the time and I didn’t want to wait, so I went with the Moonlander. I’m VERY happy with the Moonlander, but if I needed to buy another keyboard I’d be torn between the two, Unless ZSA comes out with a MRK II that fixes some of my issues with the Moonlander, then it’d be a no-brainer for me.

Than brings me to….

Keyboard Issues

I do have some issues with the Moonlander as it is.

1. Portability. Why am I required to use an alan wrench in order to loosen / collapse the thumb clusters in order to store the keyboard in it’s travel case?
2. I wish the Moonlander was able to tent more with the stock configuration. I know this is probably a hard problem to solve, but 3D printing your own custom tent kit is just not an option for everyone. I think there’s a place where you can buy a nice metal tent kit, but it seems bulky and doesn’t lent itself to my first issue above in regards to being portable.

Mouse

I use the Logitech MX Master3 and have for about 3 years now. Every now and then the horizontal scroll doesn’t seem to want to work right, but with my workflow becoming more and more mouse-independent, I could probably use any mouse since I rarely reach for it.

Webcam

I currently have 2 webcams. One is my main one, and the other I have that I used to play with extra OBS scenes / angles for streaming.

• Logitech C925E Business
• Logitech C922 Pro

Both of these cameras are okay. I would only consider upgrading if I wanted something that was 1080p 60hz or better.

Speakers

I have used the Creative T100 Speakers for a few years now and they have some pretty stellar sound. No complaints here.

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