My desk is real minimal productivity setup: it is littered with random shit: some food, papers, notebooks, and all other stuff. The productivity is minimal, I promise.
That is actually accurate. The desk setups on UA-cam I believe, are mostly staged, in real life their desks are messy and filled with documents. (I think)
A bit late for this, but you might wanna change the title to something like, "My **Minimalist** Productivity Setup". As is, it sounds more like, "Finally, I can minimize my productivity!".
You have shown one of the best videos of office design, not a 3K chair, a 200 mouse pad with no reason, a simple a cheap laptop stand and not a aluminum ultra aerospace ultra special without reason, just simple stuff that most of the people can afford and it looks good. Cheers and thanks.
@@alejandroperez5368 which are all replacable by more budget friendly options. 90% of monitors come with a VESA mount for placement on the monitor arm and the laptop and mouse are also replacable by cheaper versions.
great for a clean look. but there is one thing that is not good, the closed macbook charging mode to display the screen, one day the battery will be damaged in about 6 months. The battery has been recommended for service. it's better for the laptop not to be closed and in charging. better in lit and external display mode
Clean setup for sure but in my experience, working with a separate keyboard and mouse/trackpad results in at least a 50% slowdown. Whether typing, programming, photo editing or simply entering data into onscreen PDF form or web-based form, pace is faster with the MBP’s built in keyboard and trackpad. Your hands remain in typing position as you manipulate the MBP’s trackpad. Having to move one hand between the external mouse/trackpad and back to typing position on the keyboard is significant’y slower
Do you use the MacBook as your main computer? Or do you have a windows pc aswell? I'm thinking about selling my pc and getting the MacBook Air M1. Love the clean setup!
Hey what cabel do you use for the USB C Hub? I have a issue with my dell monitor. I can only charge my Mac Book air M1, but not send any Video Data... I use the USB C charger cable from apple, because Dell didn't send me a USB C cable. Is this the reason why it didn't work? I hope you can solve my issue.
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!
Hello, how does a 4k monitor feel like when it is side by side with a Retina Macbook? Retina Macbooks are retina but 27 inch monitors should be 5k to be retina. For me, retina screen means not being able to see the textures of the letters :) Does 4k monitors feel Retina at all?
oh btw. using the m1 mac plugged in does not damage the battery. Apple made some changes to the device but you need to make some changes ins system preferences
Hi! If I am wanting to install up a dual monitor setup at home, can I still use a simple HDMI cord for both of them? Wondering which cord you have, thank you!
I have a benq monitor and it also has a USB C charging 65w DP and my concern is I usually leave my macbook connected to it but when I come back to use it I have to open the laptop lid and login and then start my work. Is there anyway to prevent this process to always open lid login 😪
@@intensedj_ytif you listened to what he uses it for you would notice he doesn’t mention gaming. Plus that m1 probably beats your cpu in a benchmark/real world.
The TwelveSouth BookArc allows you to set the MacBook Air/Pro with the Apple logo right side up in clamshell mode. Don’t understand why your’s is upside down. Looks odd IMHO.
A bit of help please. I have a similar setup to you but a different dell monitor. Can I ask about how you have connected the mac to the monitor and how you charge it up with a single cable, that’s the confusing part. I currently have a HDMi lead going from my MacBook to my monitor and to charge my max I use the power cable supplied with the laptop.
I can't find a standing desk that doesn't result in my monitor moving a little when typing. Where did you get adjustable platform. I have the same monitor and love it. Magic Mouse was my biggest mistake. Horrible ergonomics.
Can’t get it, the MacBook is connected to a monitor and is closed. How do you start it without opening the laptop? I thought it could be done with a dock station only. Sorry if my question is too lame but I am planning to buy a monitor for my MacBook and never use the laptop screen but didn’t know you can just hook it up with an adapter cable. Please explain :)
Does the stand mess up the Bluetooth/WiFi? I have a 15inch 2015 mpb screen broke and cost more to fix than buying a replacement.I heard the antenna are in the screen lid ?
do you connect using display port or HDMI? I have a macbook pro that i connect to a curved MI monitor thru HDMI and I have a black border I cannot get rid off! hehe.
I pay for UA-cam so that I don’t have to listen to advertisement. I don’t mind the quick intro sponsorship announcement but this video had way too much advertisement. Not great
is it okay to use clampshell mode all the time? i am kinda new to mac and confused about this. the perfomance on battery is insane where windows laptops were very much capped perfomance. please reply
I have a macbook my self and a stand like your's in the video but when the lid is closed my monitor loses connection and the screen goes black. But in your video the monitor is on and the lid of the macbook is closed?
Hi thanks for the video… do you have trap laptop from Stand open it then power it on? Mine doesn’t power on while lid is closed on the stand :( I have to take it off open lid then power on
thanks for sharing. i bookmarked it so i can refer to it in the future. i have some clutter, which i've been fine with but i need to go in your direction.
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yes, most importantly the Fxxking desk is gone missing !?!!!??!!?
Hey buddy, love your work, Can I use a screenshot at 1:25 for a LinkedIn post ?
Desk?
@@PoseyYin not sharing desk as wont get money off it probably lol
My desk is real minimal productivity setup: it is littered with random shit: some food, papers, notebooks, and all other stuff. The productivity is minimal, I promise.
LOL Severely underrated comment!
xD totally underrated as @Leighton Butler above said... Made me laugh my @ss off
That is actually accurate. The desk setups on UA-cam I believe, are mostly staged, in real life their desks are messy and filled with documents. (I think)
My thoughts exactly
LMAO
Might want to pay attention to your video title. The first thing I thought was, “I’m interested in maximal productivity, not minimal productivity!”
After you’ve spent so much time on a desk as he did, you’ll be minimally productive for sure
Perhaps ‘minimalist’ instead of ‘minimal’, or more preferable to me, my ‘simple’ productivity machine desk setup.
A bit late for this, but you might wanna change the title to something like, "My **Minimalist** Productivity Setup". As is, it sounds more like, "Finally, I can minimize my productivity!".
😂😂😂😂 didn’t notice till I read this then started laughing.
The inverted apple logo bothers me a lot 😂 Anyways, great video!
Was thinking the same, flip it to the left Side of the desk, have the cable running from the bottom of the MacBook close to the desk.
@@amt439 he has it like that for the air flow
@@Sg1of1 there’s no fan in it anyways lol
@@nathan12581 LMAO 😂 Right?!
He was 🤏🏻 this close to the perfect clean aesthetic
I’d like to see the stain video
Me too. I think your desk has a much darker and nicer color than the Kalbry countertop that many other UA-camrs use.
Me too
Please
Glad I’m not the only me working at minimal productivity 🤣 (lovely setup, though)
You have shown one of the best videos of office design, not a 3K chair, a 200 mouse pad with no reason, a simple a cheap laptop stand and not a aluminum ultra aerospace ultra special without reason, just simple stuff that most of the people can afford and it looks good. Cheers and thanks.
Nope. Very expensive monitor and very expensive laptop are still shown here. Edit: and that mouse is still very expensive.
@@alejandroperez5368 which are all replacable by more budget friendly options. 90% of monitors come with a VESA mount for placement on the monitor arm and the laptop and mouse are also replacable by cheaper versions.
@@alejandroperez5368 the he has a base model you can get for 850$ and the Mac mini for 600$ most UA-camrs have a 4000$ MacBook
Fax
Id kill for an Aeron tho 😭😭😭😭
We love a setup for minimal productivity
I thought the same… lol
@@jamieyoung3343 So did I!
Genius move to put your cat on the spansor spot... Can't skip it that way haha
True 🤣
More like "minimum productivity"
my thoughts haha
Can you tell us where you bought your chair? I am looking for a good one for my posture please!
he said he got it from his previous workplace
Get a kneeling chair! I use it together with an office chair, i keep swapping them.
he "acquired" it, which means he stole it, so i'm not sure he can answer that question lmao
how do you keep your laptop closed but the monitor still displaying picture when there is no power cable connected?
Please make a vid about sanding and what you did do table top
Just say you bought the candle lol. Nothing feminine about it. Buying scented candles is the shit
I like all the elements of the setup excluding the fake plants. I can't stand fake plants. Beautiful video nevertheless.
great for a clean look. but there is one thing that is not good, the closed macbook charging mode to display the screen, one day the battery will be damaged in about 6 months. The battery has been recommended for service. it's better for the laptop not to be closed and in charging. better in lit and external display mode
06:36 did you get those diamond plates on the wall also from IKEA?
I desperately need a tutorial on how to stain
I mean there is an abundant amount on the internet... look for a "walnut finish" if you wanna go dark.
Which kitchen counter top is that from ikea?
I would love a complete desk setup video.
Would love to see how you placed your lighting strips on the back of your monitor?
He said he hung it on the monitor stand
Why did I read "minimal productivity"?
Clean setup for sure but in my experience, working with a separate keyboard and mouse/trackpad results in at least a 50% slowdown. Whether typing, programming, photo editing or simply entering data into onscreen PDF form or web-based form, pace is faster with the MBP’s built in keyboard and trackpad. Your hands remain in typing position as you manipulate the MBP’s trackpad. Having to move one hand between the external mouse/trackpad and back to typing position on the keyboard is significant’y slower
I too have a minimal productivity setup. With all my consoles and snacks hooked up to a monitor.
I like it , but I am just wondering where are the speakers ?
Do you use the MacBook as your main computer? Or do you have a windows pc aswell?
I'm thinking about selling my pc and getting the MacBook Air M1. Love the clean setup!
Hey what cabel do you use for the USB C Hub? I have a issue with my dell monitor. I can only charge my Mac Book air M1, but not send any Video Data... I use the USB C charger cable from apple, because Dell didn't send me a USB C cable. Is this the reason why it didn't work? I hope you can solve my issue.
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!
Hello, how does a 4k monitor feel like when it is side by side with a Retina Macbook? Retina Macbooks are retina but 27 inch monitors should be 5k to be retina. For me, retina screen means not being able to see the textures of the letters :) Does 4k monitors feel Retina at all?
does this monitor better than lg un880??
Do you know how to setup the battery of a macbook so that it only charges to about 80% while permanently plugged in?
With Big Sur Battery up to 90% but it shows 100%.
@@jorgsolivermuller7607 Thanks I tried AlDente from Github. When I mostly use it at home at my desk i limit it at about 50%.
Really inpressed with the desk setup.
Did you her about the Swedish college for assassins? IKEA U.
oh btw. using the m1 mac plugged in does not damage the battery. Apple made some changes to the device but you need to make some changes ins system preferences
Me watching on my bed with Linux installed 2017 Dell laptop in my lap
the excitement when you recognise the Ikea
$700 monitor? Any decent alternatives for those on a budget around $150?
I had an Ikea desk I never stained an I think you just gave me the inspiration to sand it down and refinish it. That desk though omg. I love it
would love to see a quick run-through on that desk. Currently on the lookout for a desk or two for my workroom / business office
I would also love to see a video about this, thanks :)
Hi! If I am wanting to install up a dual monitor setup at home, can I still use a simple HDMI cord for both of them? Wondering which cord you have, thank you!
does a desk setup video but doesn't tell where the adjustable desk frame is from SMH
What is the size of the table?
LIKE SI VISTE A ISABEEEEEEEELLLLLLL !!!!
😂😂😂😂😂 bastaaa
I have a benq monitor and it also has a USB C charging 65w DP and my concern is I usually leave my macbook connected to it but when I come back to use it I have to open the laptop lid and login and then start my work. Is there anyway to prevent this process to always open lid login 😪
Thanks a lot man i'll get the leather pad and artificial plants as well as the Logitech mouse later on
Your first mistake, IKEA. In sweden IKEA is low quality products with to high price.
Maybe it will be better with machanical keyboard 😁😄😆.it's terrible with Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard.
Bro $800 monitor and it's onnly 60hz hell naw 💀💀
exactly lmao, $2000 laptop with no gpu
@@intensedj_ytif you listened to what he uses it for you would notice he doesn’t mention gaming. Plus that m1 probably beats your cpu in a benchmark/real world.
@@inshallah4280 u still need a GPU to do other things lol
@@intensedj_yt what are you alluding to?
@@inshallah4280 everything outside of a browser
Would love to be see a detailed video on the butcher block desktop with adjustable height... It's exactly what I want lol!!
The TwelveSouth BookArc allows you to set the MacBook Air/Pro with the Apple logo right side up in clamshell mode. Don’t understand why your’s is upside down. Looks odd IMHO.
Ditch the laptop, buy a mac mini M2 pro and only upgrade to 32 GB ram, hide it under the desk, and VIOLA! Paradise waiting.
I just came here to make a "Minimal Productivity" joke.......but it's been done already :(
A bit of help please. I have a similar setup to you but a different dell monitor. Can I ask about how you have connected the mac to the monitor and how you charge it up with a single cable, that’s the confusing part. I currently have a HDMi lead going from my MacBook to my monitor and to charge my max I use the power cable supplied with the laptop.
You mean "minimalistic", because minimal productivity means the opposite from what you want to say in your video.
Is MacBook Air m1 suitable for a USB-hub monitor or I should buy one with DisplayPort-hub?
I can't find a standing desk that doesn't result in my monitor moving a little when typing. Where did you get adjustable platform. I have the same monitor and love it. Magic Mouse was my biggest mistake. Horrible ergonomics.
Can’t get it, the MacBook is connected to a monitor and is closed. How do you start it without opening the laptop? I thought it could be done with a dock station only. Sorry if my question is too lame but I am planning to buy a monitor for my MacBook and never use the laptop screen but didn’t know you can just hook it up with an adapter cable. Please explain :)
Hello would you recommand more this dell monitor u2720q or the new asus pa279cv ? Thanks
Does the stand mess up the Bluetooth/WiFi? I have a 15inch 2015 mpb screen broke and cost more to fix than buying a replacement.I heard the antenna are in the screen lid ?
What happens to the MBP battery when it is constantly charged?
Any inputs are welcome. THank you.
you may have missed a comma in the title🤣
"The desk chair is nothing special. I, um... acquired it from...somewhere."
Minimal Productivity Setup? Surely you want a setup that maximizes your productivity?
Hi, what is the name of the table top that you purchased from IKEA? Thanks in advance.
Love the video, but why not real plants... you'd help reduce co2 emissions, even if little. Plus people follow you and copy you
Is it good to keep your MacBook plugged in at 100%
do you connect using display port or HDMI? I have a macbook pro that i connect to a curved MI monitor thru HDMI and I have a black border I cannot get rid off! hehe.
I pay for UA-cam so that I don’t have to listen to advertisement. I don’t mind the quick intro sponsorship announcement but this video had way too much advertisement. Not great
What’s the name of USB type-c cable you’re using to charge and display the screen?
Why is ur MacBook upside down with cables dangling from the top?
Whats the length of your desk?
How would I turn on the computer from the keyboard if I’m not using an apple keyboard ?
Whats the link to the monitor stand? The one I use through you is for 2. Im looking for one. Great video as always, thanks
great, thanks. What is about with chair? Ergonomic? Can you share the link maybe?
I love the look of your office and also your cute cat that is just wandering around you have a great setup it looks amazing ❤
isn't the display too far from the eyes ? I would never be able to use it. Also no video calls ?.
great setup otherwise. Loved it.
is it okay to use clampshell mode all the time? i am kinda new to mac and confused about this. the perfomance on battery is insane where windows laptops were very much capped perfomance. please reply
I have a macbook my self and a stand like your's in the video but when the lid is closed my monitor loses connection and the screen goes black. But in your video the monitor is on and the lid of the macbook is closed?
Nice setup. Do you have to open MacBook lid to turn it on? Do you have to remove it from the stand?
You can not find productivity with that keyboard super low profile :)
is it safe for LCD while using macbook with close lid mode and hot temperature?
If you plug in the mac into the monitor, I’d the monitor still 4k? Does the mac support it?
"Minimal Productivity" does not mean "Minimalistic Productivity" lol in fact it means just the opposite
Okay, now how about a maximal productivity desk setup?
Hi thanks for the video… do you have trap laptop from Stand open it then power it on? Mine doesn’t power on while lid is closed on the stand :( I have to take it off open lid then power on
“wenDues” check this productivity app out for iPad and Mac ❤
My organisation doesn't allow admin privileges, so i have to use 2 laptops and hence the clutter.
how do you charge macbook via usbc -> hdmi? any special cable or adapter?
Why don't you show how the Hue Lightstrip is installed at the back of the monitor?
Mx master 3 maybe the most overhyped mouse ever with cheap plastic and loud click
Where did you get the legs for the table/desk? And you add a link? Thank you.
Not using the laptop’s screen…doesn’t look very intelligent … one can always use on more screen :)
I know I am late to the party....but how do you close the macbook while keeping the monitor screen on?
Well uhm, it seems that you like to uhm: "Acquire" things... 😅
Great video and set-up, I recognise that IKEA 😂 Would love to see another video on the countertop, what is the size (length X width)?
thanks for sharing. i bookmarked it so i can refer to it in the future. i have some clutter, which i've been fine with but i need to go in your direction.
As soon as I saw IKEA I was like, YES! 😆
Another fellow Brisbane-based UA-camr! 👋🏽 🙋🏽♂️
my MINIMAL PRODUCTIVITY Mac desk setup😂
Minimal stands for "Expensive", "Costly", "Rich"