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Episode 029 - Michael Shi: A Deep Dive into Desk Setup Mastery
Episode 029: Michael Shi
| Product List | Item |
|---|---|
| Desk |
Third-party custom height-adjustable desk
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| Desk Mount | |
| Chair |
Ergohuman Ergonor B
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| Storage |
IKEA ALEX drawer units x2
IKEA PAX wardrobe converted workbench x2 Wallspace pegboards of various sizes x8 Spectrum bookshelf 120x60 used as a keyboard shelf x1 IKEA BJORKASEN side table x2 |
| PC |
LianLi O11D Evo + ASUS TUF 3080OC
ITXA Xproto L + GIGABYTE AERO 4070s
TRYX + NVIDIA 4080s founder edition
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| Laptop |
Lenovo Legion 7i （r9000k）2021
Macbook air 13 inch 2018
Surface book 14 inch 2019
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Laptop Stand
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Brateck E700 Grey
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Docking Station
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Eleksmaker NK2 / NK5
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External Storage
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WD p40 2TB / Seagate FAST 500GB
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| Tablet |
iPad pro 11inch 2021
iPad pro 10.5 2018
iPad mini 5 2019
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| Monitor |
Samsung odyssey qd-oled G8
Kuycon 24 inch 2k/144hz
LG C1 w-oled 48 inch
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| Monitor Arm |
Ergotron HX
HumanmotionT10 -W
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| Monitor Light Bar |
Cololight Strip 2m
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| Speaker |
GravaStar scorpion / B&O A1
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| Keyboard |
Angrymiao cyberboard r4
Nooir noland 1
Angrymiao 65 less
TPS 40 x2
Lelelab maxum 65 r1 x2
Meletrix zoompad x2
Deadline studio new retro 66
Deadline studio doys pad
Qwertykeys 65r2 x1 , 75 x2
Matrix navi , corsa
Neo70
TKD cycle7 x2 , cycle 8
Whatever studio paper 80
Iqunix zx 75
Kerychron q1
Razer blackwidow v4 ，Deathstalker v2
ROG Falchion, Scope II nx , Azoth
Logitech G913
Tenet 70
Nuphy Halo 65, Field 75, Air 60
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| Keyboard Cable |
Unknown error / Geekcable
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| Headphone |
AirPods pro / Angrymiao Cyberblade / FIIL cc pro2 / songx 06 x2 / songx 07 x2
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| Mouse |
Logitech g502 g913 gpw Vertical Mxmaster
Razer basilisk v3pro, basilisk ultimate, viper ultimate, deathadder V3pro
Steelseries Aerox 3, Rival650
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| Desk Mat/Mouse Pad |
Razer goliathus L / Firefly V2
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Desk Lamp
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Cololight
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Ambient Lighting
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Cololight / Nanoleaf
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| Smartphone |
iphone 15 pro max / iphone 13 pro / iphone xs max / iphone 8 plus / iphone 6s
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| Camera |
Canon 5D MK2 / Canon 80D / Nikon Z30
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Charger
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Tegic / Sharge / Trozk / Mophie
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Drone
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Dji mavic pro / mini / mini 3 pro
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Clock
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Eleksmaker / Jeffbona
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Watch
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Apple watch 7
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MIDI Controller
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Arturia Keylab 61 MKII
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Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am an enthusiastic tinkerer with a slight collector’s obsession and a love for detail. I favor black and white/gray color schemes and am a dog lover. I consider myself a straightforward individual.
What’s your favorite item on your desk?
My favorite items are Hexcalstudio, Nooir N1, ITXA open case, and anything that lights up.
What's your desk setup aesthetics?
I prefer large items in light colors and small to medium items in dark colors. My goal is to ensure that everything is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
When did you start to work on your desk setup?
I started setting up my desk during the 2022 Shanghai lockdown.
What does your typical day look like？
I spend my day setting up my room and taking photos while considering family commitments. I rarely play games.
What niche interest are you up to recently?
Recently, I have been interested in road cycling and middle-distance running.
What books, blogs, or podcasts recently caught your attention?
After watching the Netflix adaptation of "The Three-Body Problem," I decided to read the original novel.
Your advice for beginners getting into Desk Setup.
Invest in plenty of cable management tools as hiding cables is crucial. Enjoy the journey!
Any tips for other makers who want to improve their workspaces?
Understand your needs before making changes. Don’t follow trends blindly and be yourself.