a lot of reviewers actually praise the MX master 3 for no reason. I find it's scroll wheel to be really unpredictable and the tracking was also really laggy. Great to see someone sharing the truth with us. You my man, deserve a sub for your honesty.
How do you turn on your MacBook with the lid closed? Do you have to open the lid and turn on the MacBook or do you keep it in sleep mode all time when you don’t use it?
Love the organized setup. I'm currently researching ways to declutter my space, so this had some perfect timing with release. Thank you for the great info!
What is really great is that if you use a DisplayLink dock, like I do, you can run 2 monitors. I have 2 4K monitors running it my MacBook Air setup - one native and one through DisplayLink.
hey kyle! found your channel after i got a macbook really appreciate your help, also, so happy to see someone using one of my wallpapers! (i designed the hexagonal wallpaper in the intro)
I really like your clean, uncluttered desk setup. I don't have the same gear (budget constraints) but I do use a couple of the same brands (Orico, LG) and they've been reliable products.
Thanks for video. Pro Tip: for guys like me who always wanted to do this setup but didn’t know the practicalities (connections, sleep settings, power settings, mouse blue tooth vs wired connections, mouse and connector compatibility etc) You would have gotten 3x views if you had quickly spliced in how to make the actual connections and settings. Until recently I was under the impression that once you closed a MacBook, it went to sleep, or blacked out all monitors etc etc. after watching this video, I can INFER some things, but it would have been better if this was a practical guide step by step video. 👍
I agree w/ you about the MX Master 3 mouse. I threw it away (literally) because of its scroll wheel and now use an Apple Magic Mouse with a case on top of it to make it more ergonomic.
I love your setup. I too have an M2 and am just now putting together a desktop space in my home. I’m basically going to try and find everything you have listed. Can you tell me about the two orangish lights flanking your profile shot behind you? They are awesome.
Are you able to wake up macbook using the wireless bluetooth keyboard/mouse/trackpad without opening the lid? If so, PLEASE SHARE HOW TO DO THIS. I am really not enjoying opening my lid every time i have to use my laptop in the clamshell mode. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
Hi, following your look at the Mac mini I am wondering if I have made a mistake in my new setup. I am moving from iMac to an updated setup. I have purchased an Apple studio display and ordered a new MacBook Pro with m2 chip. I already have a 2020 MacBook Pro and intended to part exchange foe the new MacBook Pro. Already I am finding the lack of ports a nuisance and have just sort your advice on anew dongle. I am an amateur photographer and have Adobe subscription. So updating is a must. Sorry this is so long . Should I return MacBook Pro and purchase Mac mini and keep my older MacBook???
Good video, man. I'm so torn between a Studio and a Macbook Pro. I currently have a very outdated Imac from 2014 that can't handle what I need to do these days, and I need to upgrade asap. I love the portability of the Macbook, but also really appreciate how the Studio has all of the ports already there which reduces some clutter. I sometimes imagine editing my videos at the coffee shop, a friends place, or on trips, but I'm honestly not sure how realistic that really is... Just can't seem to make a decision. You given some good arguments for the laptop option.
Thanks man, I've been thinking about doing something like this for my macbook air home setup. You really pointed me in the right direction. Great video!
Great video dude! Keep doing your thing. Nothing personal but wanna give you an advice that I think will help your channel grow faster - try to talk without reading pre-written text. I understand that it is all about personal preferences and comfort but you definitely need to try it. Would help to get much better viewer experience. Good luck!
Hello! Recently I bought LG monitor like yours thanks to your review. It perfectly works with my Intel MacBook but now I plan to purchase m1 or m2 mac. Some reviews said that M Macs have “washed out” colours on 4K LG monitors. Did you have this issue? It’s the only thing that stops me to buy M Mac
i plan to buy a MacBook Pro M2 max ( but I'm waiting cos I have a Mac Studio and I cross my fingers that Apple will unveil an M2 max Mac Studio with update IO at WWDC in a week) and I have a serious question for those who have used MacBook Pro 24/7 on a desktop mode either in clamshell mode or not hooked up to an external display , I wonder if Mac OS handles the battery cycles well , should I unplug it once a month or more ? ( the issue I would have is that It will be the studio display that will power it , not sure I can bypass that with magsafe )... if some of you guys have advices , please let me know, Thx a lot for your review.
Thanks for the video. Would help me out if you could advise on how your monitor speakers are connected? Do you think bluetooth is worthwhile? Also, the light you have on the monitor is cool, know where I can find one similar? Cheers man
Great video as I have return home after two year to find my 2013 iMac no longer support current adobe apps. So now with Apple raising the prices on the few iMacs they have available i'm looking to use my Apple air M2 laptop as a desk top.
Hello Kyle, I was thinking about doing what you did to replace my old iMac desktop. After watching your video I went the same route as you did. I basically have the exact setup as you except I went with a Benq monitor. I do have a question for you. When I sleep my Macbook I occasionally hear a popping sound from the attached speakers. Do you experience the same issue? I have tried several different things to stop the popping noise but can’t find a solution.
Hi Kyle, since putting together your setup, have you had any issues with the Orico docking station? I purchased the same one a year ago for my M2 Macbook Air. It was great for about a year, until it basically stopped working with my peripherals (specifcally a wired mouse and external speakers). I've gotten zero response from Orico email support (multiple attempts). It wasn't cheap, and I'm terribly disappointed with the lack of support. I'm considering purchasing one of the more expensive hubs. Just curious if you or anyone else has had similar issues and if there are suggestions on fixes (if any). Much thanks for this video.
I have a question. My question is just a little out of topic but very important. You are doing a lot of reviews, and maybe you can answer the question. Does MacBook Air Thunderbolt support a 4K 120 or 144hz refresh rate to an external monitor or 4K TV, which also supports 120hz?
@@KyleErickson thanks for the answer. but one more question please. As you say "yes" it mean that info about that Apple purposely limiting macbook air thunderbolt output to 4k 60hz is fake. if it is so why in official Apple web page they under specs they do not mention they just mention 6k 60hz
I've ordered the M2 Air over the weekend. I'm currently using an i5 Macbook with 8GB RAM/256GB Storage. Hoping it's going to be a life changing upgrade and I'll feel like I've been caught up with the future.
This is awesome thank you! One question though. You did not mention webcams. I have a Logitech webcam with an internal mic. Will external speakers not generate an echo through the webcam's mic? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks again!
Hi, nice setup! do bt speakers work on clamshell mode? I use with my M2 a bt magic keyboard + bt magic trackpad + bt edifier speakers, and I was wondering if all of theses would still work in that mode or if I will have to use an audio jack. Thanks!
My favorite thing about my m1 MacBook is the keyboard.. is that keyboard similar? If not what do you recommend? I’m in the process of getting rid of my gaming pc as I am now focusing more on my kids and fishing and want to go the docking route and beginning my IT transition from the army. Thanks man for the great video
it's similar in that it's a chiclet keyboard, and the keys are relatively the same size. The key travel is a touch more on the Logitech, but it's definitely my favourite keyboard for mac.
Can I ask you... What cables do you use? How does that configuration look? Is your laptop powered through the docking station? Thanks. This is a great setup and I'm going to take a lot of your tips and products
Did you use the Ethernet port on the Orico Thunderbolt Dock? Does it work well? It works very slowly for me. I have a line at 100 Mb/s, but the port only allows me to navigate at 9 Mb/s. What about you? Thank you
Awesome setup! I went with the human centric vertical stand you showed in the video. I think it works well and looks great with my midnight M2 Air. I'm with you on having the laptop vertical and out of the way while I work on one monitor. I do have to take the laptop on the go 2-3 times a week. With one USB-C cable plugged in to a hub mounted behind my desk, it makes it so easy to grab and go when I need to.
Thanks for the thorough review. You don't experience any lag while editing? I've seen another video where the person was testing to see if it's a capable laptop for editing and the part where he edited in LR on the monitor didn't seem good. I have a 4k BenQ and edit only photos. They are 61 megapixel though. But I need a laptop too to replace my Mac Mini
Hey, so I recently discovered your channel and you convinced me to buy the orico docking station for my apple macbook pro m1 Max. for the monitor, I bought the benq pd2725u display and after a couple of weeks, I started to notice flickering issues. I've contacted benq and have done possibly everything to attempt to resolve the flickering but it hasn't been fixed. So my question for you is, do you have similar issues with the monitor that you use? I'm considering on buying it since your setup is almost like mine and I'm assuming yours works perfectly fine with no flickering issues?
I didnt have any issues at all! I used the Orico dock for 6 months to power my Mac and used the DisplayPort on it for my ultrafine 4K with the provided cable that came with the monitor without any problems. If you’re running the display from your dock, I’d try using the same cable if possible to your Mac and seeing what happens. I know that’s not always the case, but definitely wanna see you resolve your issue properly!
Hi Kyle, Since you have a 4k monitor and you are scaling it to 1440p anyway, wasn't it better to buy a native 1440p monitor? For my MBP, I am considering buying one: LG Ergo 27QN880-B - 27" 2560 x 1440 75Hz - 110ppi LG Ergo 27UN880-B - 27" 3840 x 2160 60Hz - 163 ppi I wonder if it's worth paying extra for a 4k monitor since I'll have to scale to 1440p anyway? Unless then there will be a higher ppi due to the physically different resolution of the monitor -> making the image perceptibly smoother despite scaling? Am I thinking correctly?
A native 1440p resolution will have a much lower pixel density regardless of the scaling. Scaling just makes things appear to more of a natural size, you'll still have all the benefits of the 4K resolution with a 2160p monitor.
What’s the perfect resolution? I should set my Mac on the 4K LG monitor? Thanks it’s not perfectly looking right now. I tried a few different settings. And I still get a little blur I think.
Great video. Excellent quality and I learned something new. I wrote down the company for that desk mat. Looks like something grovemade would make. I went to their site and found some everyday non desktop products I would like like the AirTag stuff Good luck moving forward with the channel. I need to start creating videos again. Been a bunch of months since my last one
Love the setup! I also have the same 27 inch leg monitor & I absolutely love it! Curious to know, what monitor stand are you using to hang it in the air? Planning on getting one for my desk setup😊 Thanks so much!
Beautiful! I have a very similar setup. But I use a dark MX Keys Mini and dark mouse. Because whites need to be cleaned often and mice turn yellow. But this Razer is only available in white :( So Logitech Anywhere 2S best mice for me :) I don't like MX Master - can't live without side clicks on the wheel.
I'm not sure why it would overheat - it's designed to work with an external monitor, and it will throttle if it gets too hot. I've been using mine like this since new, no issues.
Wow what a nice and cozy set-up. I building my Macbook AIR M2 set-up, I also want to use the Clamshell mode, but some people say that can be turn into a overheat issue, since there is no active cooling system. I work mostly with Photoshop and Illustrator, currently running a 32`inch 4k display. Do you think it will be a problem use it in clamshell mode? Thanks!
Love the video! I'm using mine for coding and main work in general, just wondering how did you manage the overheating problem when connecting to an external monitor? Or did you have this issue at all? I'm looking into adding a monitor to my setup but haven't done so because of the heat issue 🙃
I'm thinking of replacing my macbook pro with a desktop because I'd like a computer that can be on standby all of the time for playing music through Roon. You went the other route. Do you have settings to use osx as a desktop, also taking in mind to manage battery lifespan ?
Battery hasn’t been an issue. New macs are very good at knowing when you use them plugged in all the time. My battery capacity on my M1 air is still at 100% after 6 months or being constantly plugged in. No other special settings, just running in clamshell mode.
hi! i’m thinking about doing a desktop desk setup soon and I don’t have a monitor, will a vizio tv do the job or what do you recommend? thank you in advance, God bless you! postdata: your setup looks great! ✨
Love the setup man. And thanks for bringing that ORICO dock to my attention, saves me a tonne compared to the CalDigit. That is assuming it pushes enough power for an M1 Pro.
CalDigit is pretty sick tbh, not gonna find between than their hubs. Their Element hub is fantastic if you wanna save some cash, making a premium USB hub video that drops next week
@@KyleErickson Thanks for the heads up. BTW just wondering, did you already have the dock? Or is there another reason you're not using the monitor instead?
Hey friend, do you think the base model of m2 macbook air would be enough for coding or should I upgrade the ram to 16gb. I’m an IT student and I do some tensorflow or pytorch python codes. And the second question is, is it better to upgrade the ram or ssd, due to its slower ssd on the base model? But something that bothers me is the price of MacBook air m2 with 16gb of ram and 512gb of ssd, I could buy a m1 air base model + an iPad air m1 for that pricing. Which one should I go with? The upgraded m2 air Or base model of macbook air + an iPad air.
Imo, if you are getting the base model, go with the m1 air (and use the extra money for a display, iPad, or other accessories). If you want more power, the 14in m1 pro has been on sale for a while (just dropped to 1599 at a lot of places, but may be mostly sold out now). Base m1 air should be fine for most development.
New MacBooks have a “passthrough mode” in which when plugged in and the battery is full, the computer will draw power directly from the plug instead of the battery. So yes battery longevity is totally fine.
Great video, Kyle. Quick question about the Razer Pro Click: I was under the understanding that the Pro Click has limited functionality with Macs (since the Razer mouse software is apparently only available on Windows). Did you find there was anything about the Pro Click that you had to compromise on as a Mac user?
Is there a docking station/drive bay combo unit that is comparable in quality (I know they serve different functions) to the Orico and CalDigit's from your other videos? I was considering the Minisopuru because of its multi-functional nature, but wasn't sure if something more established was out there.
it depends on the speed you want - anything thunderbolt is gonna be more expensive, but if you're willing to drop down to USB 3.2/3.1 prices drop substancially
@@KyleErickson for sure. It would mainly be as a means of consolidation rather than reliant upon read/write speeds. All AI/PS based work that would almost always be worked on locally and then long term stored as part of some bay/dock what have you. Just sick of having a hodgepodge of Passport-type externals.
Great advice - I'm a big fan of your reviews. Question though..... The LG monitor in this video, does it have a built in webcam for Teams calls? I can't seem to find out from the Amazon spec. Yours hopefully....
a lot of reviewers actually praise the MX master 3 for no reason. I find it's scroll wheel to be really unpredictable and the tracking was also really laggy. Great to see someone sharing the truth with us. You my man, deserve a sub for your honesty.
gotta love that confirmation bias 😂
I had one and stopped work out of nowhere. I am using a Razer now
Omg first time I ever seen someone agreeing with me, it fkin sucks
I have a MX Mechanical mini + MX Master 3S and I absolutely love it, I would buy again
had similar experience while not using the dongle. related?
How do you turn on your MacBook with the lid closed? Do you have to open the lid and turn on the MacBook or do you keep it in sleep mode all time when you don’t use it?
Love the organized setup. I'm currently researching ways to declutter my space, so this had some perfect timing with release. Thank you for the great info!
Glad I could help!
Super nice setup - and very down-to-earth yet professional videos. Certainly enjoying your channel. Keep up the great work! 👏
What is really great is that if you use a DisplayLink dock, like I do, you can run 2 monitors. I have 2 4K monitors running it my MacBook Air setup - one native and one through DisplayLink.
hey kyle! found your channel after i got a macbook really appreciate your help, also, so happy to see someone using one of my wallpapers! (i designed the hexagonal wallpaper in the intro)
oh no way! that's awesome haha.
where can download your wallpaper?, its awesome!
I use a plate stand for mine lol. You know, the stands for decorative plates 😂
I really like your clean, uncluttered desk setup. I don't have the same gear (budget constraints) but I do use a couple of the same brands (Orico, LG) and they've been reliable products.
Incredible Quality and Lighting with this Video bro🔥🔥
The lighting and everything is just perfect in this setup man! I absolutely love the orange tones 🔥
Thanks man! I’m sure I’ll keep tinkering lol
Thanks for video. Pro Tip: for guys like me who always wanted to do this setup but didn’t know the practicalities (connections, sleep settings, power settings, mouse blue tooth vs wired connections, mouse and connector compatibility etc) You would have gotten 3x views if you had quickly spliced in how to make the actual connections and settings. Until recently I was under the impression that once you closed a MacBook, it went to sleep, or blacked out all monitors etc etc. after watching this video, I can INFER some things, but it would have been better if this was a practical guide step by step video. 👍
Technology Connections has 1.2M views in such a video. that about $12,000 in yt revenue
Do you own research like everyone else 😂 or make your own 3x more views video. No brainer brotha.
First off, yet another great video bro! Keep it going, second prefect layout of everything giving me ideas for my own setup I’m working on. Thanks!
I agree w/ you about the MX Master 3 mouse. I threw it away (literally) because of its scroll wheel and now use an Apple Magic Mouse with a case on top of it to make it more ergonomic.
Nice setup. I swapped my intel based MacBook Pro for the M2 Air. Very happy with it
I have just made the same upgrade
@@davidtydeman1434 it’s a good machine. It’s held up well
One of the best and minimalist set up! ❤
I love your setup. I too have an M2 and am just now putting together a desktop space in my home. I’m basically going to try and find everything you have listed. Can you tell me about the two orangish lights flanking your profile shot behind you? They are awesome.
Are you able to wake up macbook using the wireless bluetooth keyboard/mouse/trackpad without opening the lid? If so, PLEASE SHARE HOW TO DO THIS. I am really not enjoying opening my lid every time i have to use my laptop in the clamshell mode. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
dont shut it down thats the soln
Hi, following your look at the Mac mini I am wondering if I have made a mistake in my new setup. I am moving from iMac to an updated setup. I have purchased an Apple studio display and ordered a new MacBook Pro with m2 chip. I already have a 2020 MacBook Pro and intended to part exchange foe the new MacBook Pro. Already I am finding the lack of ports a nuisance and have just sort your advice on anew dongle. I am an amateur photographer and have Adobe subscription. So updating is a must. Sorry this is so long . Should I return MacBook Pro and purchase Mac mini and keep my older MacBook???
Good video, man. I'm so torn between a Studio and a Macbook Pro. I currently have a very outdated Imac from 2014 that can't handle what I need to do these days, and I need to upgrade asap. I love the portability of the Macbook, but also really appreciate how the Studio has all of the ports already there which reduces some clutter. I sometimes imagine editing my videos at the coffee shop, a friends place, or on trips, but I'm honestly not sure how realistic that really is... Just can't seem to make a decision. You given some good arguments for the laptop option.
Nice setup. Any idea how to turn on macbook in clamshell mode without having to lift up the lid and pressing the power key?
I really enjoy your videos. Very informative, thank you.
Thanks man, I've been thinking about doing something like this for my macbook air home setup. You really pointed me in the right direction. Great video!
Great video dude! Keep doing your thing.
Nothing personal but wanna give you an advice that I think will help your channel grow faster - try to talk without reading pre-written text. I understand that it is all about personal preferences and comfort but you definitely need to try it. Would help to get much better viewer experience. Good luck!
Love your videos, and your setup is...yes...your setup is insanely great!!!
Do you miss the touchpad and how do you feel about HDR monitors? Do you need one?
Great looking setup.
Hello! Recently I bought LG monitor like yours thanks to your review. It perfectly works with my Intel MacBook but now I plan to purchase m1 or m2 mac. Some reviews said that M Macs have “washed out” colours on 4K LG monitors. Did you have this issue? It’s the only thing that stops me to buy M Mac
Not at all, I’ve never seen this happen before
@@KyleErickson thanks a lot. All of your reviews are useful and interesting to watch.
@@RusHayer thank you! I appreciate it!
i plan to buy a MacBook Pro M2 max ( but I'm waiting cos I have a Mac Studio and I cross my fingers that Apple will unveil an M2 max Mac Studio with update IO at WWDC in a week) and I have a serious question for those who have used MacBook Pro 24/7 on a desktop mode either in clamshell mode or not hooked up to an external display , I wonder if Mac OS handles the battery cycles well , should I unplug it once a month or more ? ( the issue I would have is that It will be the studio display that will power it , not sure I can bypass that with magsafe )... if some of you guys have advices , please let me know, Thx a lot for your review.
Thanks for the video. Would help me out if you could advise on how your monitor speakers are connected? Do you think bluetooth is worthwhile? Also, the light you have on the monitor is cool, know where I can find one similar? Cheers man
2:27 if you ever heard of Daiso, a Japanese product store in the US, I bought a vertical stand there for $2, You can even open the lid if you want.
Great video as I have return home after two year to find my 2013 iMac no longer support current adobe apps. So now with Apple raising the prices on the few iMacs they have available i'm looking to use my Apple air M2 laptop as a desk top.
Hello Kyle, I was thinking about doing what you did to replace my old iMac desktop. After watching your video I went the same route as you did. I basically have the exact setup as you except I went with a Benq monitor. I do have a question for you. When I sleep my Macbook I occasionally hear a popping sound from the attached speakers. Do you experience the same issue? I have tried several different things to stop the popping noise but can’t find a solution.
Hi Kyle, since putting together your setup, have you had any issues with the Orico docking station? I purchased the same one a year ago for my M2 Macbook Air. It was great for about a year, until it basically stopped working with my peripherals (specifcally a wired mouse and external speakers). I've gotten zero response from Orico email support (multiple attempts). It wasn't cheap, and I'm terribly disappointed with the lack of support. I'm considering purchasing one of the more expensive hubs. Just curious if you or anyone else has had similar issues and if there are suggestions on fixes (if any). Much thanks for this video.
I never had any issues personally, but I no longer use that dock.
VERY well done. Did you edit this video on the M2 MacBook Air?
this is a great workflow !!! A ton of great ideas I will definitely utilize, thanks for sharing.
Glad I can be of help!
I have a question. My question is just a little out of topic but very important. You are doing a lot of reviews, and maybe you can answer the question. Does MacBook Air Thunderbolt support a 4K 120 or 144hz refresh rate to an external monitor or 4K TV, which also supports 120hz?
yes
@@KyleErickson thanks for the answer. but one more question please. As you say "yes" it mean that info about that Apple purposely limiting macbook air thunderbolt output to 4k 60hz is fake. if it is so why in official Apple web page they under specs they do not mention they just mention 6k 60hz
I've ordered the M2 Air over the weekend. I'm currently using an i5 Macbook with 8GB RAM/256GB Storage. Hoping it's going to be a life changing upgrade and I'll feel like I've been caught up with the future.
This is awesome thank you! One question though. You did not mention webcams.
I have a Logitech webcam with an internal mic.
Will external speakers not generate an echo through the webcam's mic?
Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks again!
Hi, nice setup! do bt speakers work on clamshell mode? I use with my M2 a bt magic keyboard + bt magic trackpad + bt edifier speakers, and I was wondering if all of theses would still work in that mode or if I will have to use an audio jack. Thanks!
My favorite thing about my m1 MacBook is the keyboard.. is that keyboard similar? If not what do you recommend? I’m in the process of getting rid of my gaming pc as I am now focusing more on my kids and fishing and want to go the docking route and beginning my IT transition from the army. Thanks man for the great video
it's similar in that it's a chiclet keyboard, and the keys are relatively the same size. The key travel is a touch more on the Logitech, but it's definitely my favourite keyboard for mac.
@@KyleErickson thanks man.. love your set up to
Can I ask you... What cables do you use? How does that configuration look? Is your laptop powered through the docking station? Thanks. This is a great setup and I'm going to take a lot of your tips and products
Nice video and great setup! You did a great job putting everything together. Thanks for sharing. I got a few different ideas for my own setup!
Not gonna lie I'm little bit surprised that you provide videos on really high level and u don't even got a 100k subs. That's unfair.
Thank you! My channel hasn’t been around for long, takes time to grow!
Thanks for the inspiration, Kyle. 🤩
What the overall price for this setup or an estimate of what it would cost
Great video, thanks.
Where are your speakers connected in this setup? Dock, monitor, or other?
Did you use the Ethernet port on the Orico Thunderbolt Dock? Does it work well? It works very slowly for me. I have a line at 100 Mb/s, but the port only allows me to navigate at 9 Mb/s. What about you? Thank you
Are you Edifier speakers connected to your monitor or docking station in this setup?
Awesome setup! I went with the human centric vertical stand you showed in the video. I think it works well and looks great with my midnight M2 Air. I'm with you on having the laptop vertical and out of the way while I work on one monitor. I do have to take the laptop on the go 2-3 times a week. With one USB-C cable plugged in to a hub mounted behind my desk, it makes it so easy to grab and go when I need to.
Thanks for the thorough review. You don't experience any lag while editing? I've seen another video where the person was testing to see if it's a capable laptop for editing and the part where he edited in LR on the monitor didn't seem good. I have a 4k BenQ and edit only photos. They are 61 megapixel though. But I need a laptop too to replace my Mac Mini
Is the macbook constantly powered or only when the monitor is turned on?
Hey, so I recently discovered your channel and you convinced me to buy the orico docking station for my apple macbook pro m1 Max. for the monitor, I bought the benq pd2725u display and after a couple of weeks, I started to notice flickering issues. I've contacted benq and have done possibly everything to attempt to resolve the flickering but it hasn't been fixed. So my question for you is, do you have similar issues with the monitor that you use? I'm considering on buying it since your setup is almost like mine and I'm assuming yours works perfectly fine with no flickering issues?
I didnt have any issues at all! I used the Orico dock for 6 months to power my Mac and used the DisplayPort on it for my ultrafine 4K with the provided cable that came with the monitor without any problems. If you’re running the display from your dock, I’d try using the same cable if possible to your Mac and seeing what happens. I know that’s not always the case, but definitely wanna see you resolve your issue properly!
Do you have a solution if I want to connect the MacBook to a dual monitor setup - do you need a 2 in 1 hdmi or something like that? Great video btw :)
Nice desk setup!
Hi Kyle,
Since you have a 4k monitor and you are scaling it to 1440p anyway, wasn't it better to buy a native 1440p monitor?
For my MBP, I am considering buying one:
LG Ergo 27QN880-B - 27" 2560 x 1440 75Hz - 110ppi
LG Ergo 27UN880-B - 27" 3840 x 2160 60Hz - 163 ppi
I wonder if it's worth paying extra for a 4k monitor since I'll have to scale to 1440p anyway? Unless then there will be a higher ppi due to the physically different resolution of the monitor -> making the image perceptibly smoother despite scaling? Am I thinking correctly?
A native 1440p resolution will have a much lower pixel density regardless of the scaling. Scaling just makes things appear to more of a natural size, you'll still have all the benefits of the 4K resolution with a 2160p monitor.
@@KyleErickson Ok, I understand, so it will just be better ppi on a 4K monitor due to the physical resolution of the monitor
What’s the perfect resolution? I should set my Mac on the 4K LG monitor? Thanks it’s not perfectly looking right now. I tried a few different settings. And I still get a little blur I think.
This set up is way aesthetic 🔥🔥🔥
In my suggestion I would still prefer to use the MX Master 3
Great video. Excellent quality and I learned something new. I wrote down the company for that desk mat. Looks like something grovemade would make. I went to their site and found some everyday non desktop products I would like like the AirTag stuff
Good luck moving forward with the channel. I need to start creating videos again. Been a bunch of months since my last one
If I may ask, does the MacBook stutter when doing a heavy duty work when connected to the 4K screen? Thanks
Love the setup! I also have the same 27 inch leg monitor & I absolutely love it! Curious to know, what monitor stand are you using to hang it in the air? Planning on getting one for my desk setup😊
Thanks so much!
It's a Vivo monitor arm - I believe there is a link in the description if you need one. Thanks for watching!
Hi Kyle, how do you mount the Grid Studio frame onto the Ikea Skadis pegboard?
Do you have an extra charger for your mac, or do you go around and unplug it?
use my hub to charge
May i ask if the vents works with the macbook closed?
Why all the rages for clamp shell mode for every desktop setup UA-camr? I find the laptop screen very useful in conjunction with a 4K screen.
Where did you get the minutos stand and what model is it, can you please share that information.
Thanks
awesome video!
my 4k is on the way, hope I can be more productive, my prev monitor is 24" 1080p
What desk are you using?
Beautiful! I have a very similar setup. But I use a dark MX Keys Mini and dark mouse. Because whites need to be cleaned often and mice turn yellow. But this Razer is only available in white :( So Logitech Anywhere 2S best mice for me :) I don't like MX Master - can't live without side clicks on the wheel.
Hey Kyle a quick question, isnt it better to get a stand with cooler? im afraid to use that way and get my mac overheated
I'm not sure why it would overheat - it's designed to work with an external monitor, and it will throttle if it gets too hot. I've been using mine like this since new, no issues.
Having the mac always plugged in will not damage the battery?
Wow what a nice and cozy set-up. I building my Macbook AIR M2 set-up, I also want to use the Clamshell mode, but some people say that can be turn into a overheat issue, since there is no active cooling system. I work mostly with Photoshop and Illustrator, currently running a 32`inch 4k display. Do you think it will be a problem use it in clamshell mode? Thanks!
I can just speak from personal experience - I have used this machine in clamshell mode since right before I made this video, 8 hours a day, 0 issues.
My question exactly. Thanks for asking and thanks for answering. Great video!
Is it easy to use if you have want to connect both mach and the pc ?
..just the info i need to set up a year old M1 mac air...thank you!!!!
Which M2 Air model are you using for development? (how much RAM & how much internal storage?)
Love the video! I'm using mine for coding and main work in general, just wondering how did you manage the overheating problem when connecting to an external monitor? Or did you have this issue at all? I'm looking into adding a monitor to my setup but haven't done so because of the heat issue 🙃
no issues with overheating at all. The warmest the machine gets is during heavy edits in Final Cut Pro or 3D using Blender
I'm thinking of replacing my macbook pro with a desktop because I'd like a computer that can be on standby all of the time for playing music through Roon. You went the other route. Do you have settings to use osx as a desktop, also taking in mind to manage battery lifespan ?
Battery hasn’t been an issue. New macs are very good at knowing when you use them plugged in all the time. My battery capacity on my M1 air is still at 100% after 6 months or being constantly plugged in.
No other special settings, just running in clamshell mode.
@@KyleErickson Wow, that's great to read! Saves me hassle unplugging and switch to hdmi instead of usb-c to monitor.
What do you use to video calls? Webcam?
hi! i’m thinking about doing a desktop desk setup soon and I don’t have a monitor, will a vizio tv do the job or what do you recommend? thank you in advance, God bless you!
postdata: your setup looks great! ✨
The only time I would ever use a TV is if it was OLED, otherwise its not going to look good
@@KyleErickson Alright, thank you very much. Have a great day! ☺️
Where is your desk from I am looking for a good desk
Love the setup man. And thanks for bringing that ORICO dock to my attention, saves me a tonne compared to the CalDigit. That is assuming it pushes enough power for an M1 Pro.
CalDigit is pretty sick tbh, not gonna find between than their hubs. Their Element hub is fantastic if you wanna save some cash, making a premium USB hub video that drops next week
@@KyleErickson Thanks for the heads up. BTW just wondering, did you already have the dock? Or is there another reason you're not using the monitor instead?
@@ZacHarvey I use a thunderbolt 3 external SSD that I need it for to get those speeds
@Kyle Erickson Gotcha. Thanks for replying so quick. Just trying to make my way through my Black Friday shopping list 😀
What is the best monitor I can connect to smoothly with the base model of the MacBook air m2 chip
Great looking office.
idk, the Magic Mouse just seems to work perfectly 😅
How do I set the MacBook up so I can close it and only use my monitor as the only display?
Great video! Can you use this docking station also with laptops?
What brand is that wallpanel for your accessories?
who makes your monitor light?
Hey friend, do you think the base model of m2 macbook air would be enough for coding or should I upgrade the ram to 16gb.
I’m an IT student and I do some tensorflow or pytorch python codes.
And the second question is, is it better to upgrade the ram or ssd, due to its slower ssd on the base model?
But something that bothers me is the price of MacBook air m2 with 16gb of ram and 512gb of ssd, I could buy a m1 air base model + an iPad air m1 for that pricing.
Which one should I go with?
The upgraded m2 air
Or base model of macbook air + an iPad air.
Imo, if you are getting the base model, go with the m1 air (and use the extra money for a display, iPad, or other accessories). If you want more power, the 14in m1 pro has been on sale for a while (just dropped to 1599 at a lot of places, but may be mostly sold out now). Base m1 air should be fine for most development.
Amazing !!!! Wallpaper please ????
Is the clamshell mode bad for the longevity of the MacBook Air? Just the fact that it’s plugged into the battery 24/7?
New MacBooks have a “passthrough mode” in which when plugged in and the battery is full, the computer will draw power directly from the plug instead of the battery. So yes battery longevity is totally fine.
Great video, Kyle. Quick question about the Razer Pro Click: I was under the understanding that the Pro Click has limited functionality with Macs (since the Razer mouse software is apparently only available on Windows). Did you find there was anything about the Pro Click that you had to compromise on as a Mac user?
Not really, but I'm not much into customization or anything. I just want something that works.
Is the mouse still white? I got a mx 3s and it is yellowing, just checking for a white mouse that stays white
Did you go for the 24GB RAM ? thank you for your videos
I just went for 16
Since, it consumes power when connecting to the monitor, do you plug the charger in when connecting to the monitor?
hi mate , what cable do you use for connect your monitor to mac? i have a xiaomi curve 34" and have problem for connecting to my mac
Is there a docking station/drive bay combo unit that is comparable in quality (I know they serve different functions) to the Orico and CalDigit's from your other videos? I was considering the Minisopuru because of its multi-functional nature, but wasn't sure if something more established was out there.
it depends on the speed you want - anything thunderbolt is gonna be more expensive, but if you're willing to drop down to USB 3.2/3.1 prices drop substancially
@@KyleErickson for sure. It would mainly be as a means of consolidation rather than reliant upon read/write speeds. All AI/PS based work that would almost always be worked on locally and then long term stored as part of some bay/dock what have you. Just sick of having a hodgepodge of Passport-type externals.
Using a vertical stand to dock the laptop, will it harm the display in the long run? How is your experience with this? Really cool setup BTW!!! 😊
No, won’t hurt it at all
How did you customised the keys in razer pro click mouse. razer doesn't provide new synapse driver for mac
I was using the mx keys but it don't play well with the apple studio display
That's unfortunate! How so?
Great advice - I'm a big fan of your reviews. Question though..... The LG monitor in this video, does it have a built in webcam for Teams calls? I can't seem to find out from the Amazon spec. Yours hopefully....
It does not!
Thanks dude!
Do you have a webcam recommendation to fit with this M2 desktop set up? PS get well soon fella