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The fridge decided to start leaking last night, this is the result!

This is where I spend a lot of my time when I'm at home.

Setup for where I grind out code

Chair: Herman Miller Logitech x Embody gaming 

Desk: Secret lab Magnus pro

Monitor: Pro Display XDR 

KB & M: Logitech MX Master combo 

Speakers: Edifier 

Computer: Mac Studio M4 Max

if you have any questions please let me know! i mainly use this setup for photo/video work!

New MacOS user here! As much as I’m enjoying Apple Silicon for development, I had to spend some time getting the theming right. So, I went for a full system-wide setup with Kanagawa Dragon palette.

The details for anyone interested:

• Editor: Void (Open Source Cursor Alternative) with a Kanagawa-inspired theme
• Wallpaper: The classic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" variant, link in comments
• Terminal: iTerm2

Ho acquistato a dicembre un Mac studio M4max 64GB ram 16 core CPU e 40 core GPU con 512GB di memoria (pagato circa 3200€), supportato da una Apple Care+ per 3 anni (pagata 150€ totali).
Sto valutando a breve uno scambio a un MacBook in modo da potermi spostare. Qualcuno saprebbe dirmi quale potrebbe essere indicativamente una fascia di prezzo di mercato se volessi venderlo attualmente/entro 1 mese?

Apologies if this is a silly question. I’m starting a new job and the firm only uses PC. I’m going to be working from home and I already have this Mac monitor that I want to continue using. Can I connect a PC to it? This type of monitor only turns on when a computer is connected to it. It cannot function independently. I’ve included a picture of the ports on the back of the monitor. Thanks in advance.

I have a CalDigit TS5 Plus on the way and wanted to run my planned connection map by this community before it arrives. I have read multiple threads about early hardware snags, firmware quirks, and display handshake issues with the TS5 Plus, so I would rather get a sanity check now than troubleshoot blind later.

My machine;

MacBook Pro 16-inch, Apple M4 Pro, 48 GB RAM, macOS (latest stable). The machine has Thunderbolt 5 ports. M4 Pro supports exactly two external displays natively. No DisplayLink in this setup. The MacBook will run in clamshell mode at all times.

My two monitors;

- The main work screen is a 32-inch curved, VA panel, QHD (2560x1440), up to 180Hz, with both DisplayPort and HDMI inputs. This sits landscape, centered on the desk.

- The side/reference screen is an 27-inch, IPS, FHD (1920x1080), up to 100Hz, HDMI input only (no DisplayPort). This will be mounted vertically/portrait to the left of the main one.

Planned connection map through the TS5 Plus;

- MacBook to dock: using the included 1m Thunderbolt 5 cable, from a MacBook TB5 port to the dock’s host TB5 port.

- Dock to 32” monitor: using a UGREEN 16K DisplayPort 2.1 cable (2m), from the dock’s DisplayPort output to the LG’s DisplayPort input.

- Dock to 27” monitor: using an existing Honeywell USB-C to HDMI cable, from a downstream USB-C/Thunderbolt port on the dock to the ASUS HDMI input.

- Ethernet: Cat6A cable from the dock’s 10Gb Ethernet port to the router/wall jack.

- Webcam (OBSBOT Meet 2): existing USB-C cable into a USB-C or USB-A port on the dock.

- Audio: Portronics 3.5mm male-to-male AUX cable (2m) from the dock’s 3.5mm audio out to the LG soundbar’s AUX input.

- Charging: Apple 140W MagSafe plugged directly into the MacBook. Charging does not go through the dock. I know the MacBook will pick one charging source and will not draw from both simultaneously.

What I have read that concerns me;

Some users are reporting display handshake failures or black screens after sleep/wake with the TS5 Plus, especially with dual monitors. Firmware updates seem to be necessary to fix early bugs. There are potential issues with USB-C to HDMI on downstream ports for the second display. And some reports of Ethernet not being recognized until a specific firmware version.

I am not looking for general dock recommendations. I have already bought the TS5 Plus and I am committed to this setup. Just want to make sure my connection plan is sound and hear from anyone running a similar config.

Thank you so much.

Powered by a 2012 mac mini it gets the job done, a 21.5 inch viotek monitor as my vertical and a 24 inch hp monitor as my main. Mx anywhere 2 as my mouse and a discontinued havit mechanical keyboard.

Hey I wanted to get yours guys suggestions about a new monitor. Currently I am using a lg curved QHD 1440p 34 inch monitor with 160hz, and I’ve had it for a bit over 3 years now and it’s a great monitor for day to day tasks, but the editing any pictures or videos on it suck. I’ve played around with the setting a bit to see I can make it work but the colors aren’t just not right. Anything I’ve edited on the monitor look very off on other devices. I’ve been just doing everything on the actual MPB display for now but am looking to make a upgrade soon, but I’m having trouble finding any ultra wide bigger then 45 inches that would fit my needs under $750ish, everything seems to be well over $1000. I am looking for a decently large display that is at least 4k with 120hz or higher. I do also have a pc I use pretty much use exclusively for games so having decent performance there would be nice but not as important. Any ideas or suggestions would be nice. Also i was planning on stacking my current monitor on top of whatever I get next and would like to know if anyone has done that before and found it worth while or was it too impractical to keep looking up. Thank you

M5 Max 2TB/48GB/40C, Studio Display, Mac Mini M4 2TB/16GB.

Mainly used for Astrophotography, work (Dell Craptop not pictured), Local LLMs, Reddit.

Simple, clean and multifunctional. that's my vibe. other than that i don't know what else to do, any suggestions?

Re-uploaded since Reddit was glitched.

Desk Setup

14-inch M5 MacBook Pro 16GB Unified Memory 512SSD Storage ($1,499.00)
Dual ThinkVision T24i-2L monitors (Free) Old Remote Job
iVANKY FusionDock Max 1 ($99.00) eBay
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ($319.99)
Bose Base Module 700 ($15.00) Garage Sale
Logi MX Keys for Mac ($8.00) Goodwill
Logi MX Master 4 for Mac ($128.99)
Logi HD Pro Webcam C920 (Free) Old Remote Job
Twelve South BookArc for MacBook ($59.99)
50X18 wooden “desk” with drawer (Free)

Need to replace desk and monitors ASAP

Mac Mini M4 Pro 14-core CPU 48Gb 1Tb
LG C5 42” OLED
PS5 Pro
Switch 2
Logitech MX Master Keyboard and Mouse
BOSE Speakers
TP-Link WiFi 7 DECO

My Mac Mini and PS5 Pro hide behind my screen 🙂