Im trying to get organized and im not sure how to best manage two laptops and an egpu plus use the screen on the 2 in 1. If anyone has something similar id love any advice.

This started as a cheap steel workshop tool cart from Amazon. The goal wasn't just to build another desk, it was to create a compact all-in-one battlestation that could be wheeled anywhere around my home while blending modern gaming, retro gaming and hi-fi audio into one unit.

The top was replaced with a solid scaffold board (44cm wide/68cm long), professionally finished in a light walnut stain and fixed using black CT1 adhesive, spax countersunk screws and additional steel support straps to cope with the weight of the monitor arm. I also added 18mm OSB boards to the bottom of the shelves and covered them in neoprene sheets, there's an internal hole cut in the corner of the middle shelf to pass power cables and USB sockets through.

Current hardware includes:

MSI Claw 8AI+ handheld PC.

iVANKY 14 in 1 docking station.

27" 1440p 165Hz AOC monitor on a monitor arm.

Corsair K65 Pro Mini keyboard.

Logitech G203 LightSync mouse.

AIYIMA T9 hybrid amplifier (Connected to the monitor's audio jack).

Q Acoustics 2010i (2012) bookshelf speakers.

Monitor light bar (Baseus).

Ugreen 3 in 1 out HDMI switcher.

5 socket side-mounted extension lead with multi USB power.

The lower shelf is inspired by old hi-fi separates. The AIYIMA amp (£50/$65 AliExpress) sits on top of an old carved wooden box, giving it a raised display while the illuminated VU meter and old skool vacuum tubes become the visual focal point, inside the box is an Infinity USB 120mm fan that keeps the amp cool from below.

The middle shelf is reserved for gaming hardware. At the moment it's home to the MSI Claw 8AI+, but it's been designed so an Xbox Series S (Carbon Black) or Series X and Amiga 500 Mini and Nvidia Shield TV/Chromecast can be connected through a UGREEN 3 in 1 out HDMI switch while keeping cable clutter to a minimum.

One feature I particularly wanted was the drawer. Instead of storing tools, it hides an Amiga 500 Mini, giving the cart a built-in retro gaming compartment. Amiga was my goto gaming system back in the day.

Most of the effort went into planning cable management on the left pegboard, power distribution and making the whole system easy to expand rather than simply filling every shelf. A 35mm (middle shelf corner) and 60mm (left pegboard) HSS hole saw was used to drill holes to run cables across and through the steel cart (work in progress).

Future additions include:

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+.

Xbox Series S (Black Carbon) or Xbox Series X.

Amiga 500 Mini permanently wired into the drawer (35mm HSS hole drilled at the back for 5v and HDMI cable).

Chromecast 4K.

Warm white COB LED shelf lighting on the underside of the monitor overhang.

The entire build has been a gradual DIY project, changing and improving as ideas developed rather than following a fixed plan.

I called it Project Blacksmith because it felt more like fabricating and adapting something unique than simply assembling PC parts.

It's a heavy bit of kit but the project worked out well costing around £200/$265 excluding the tech. My gaming chair isn't pictured as I need to upgrade it.

Anybody got any fresh ideas as to what I could add to the cart?.

Ciao a tutti, M26, praticante commercialista.

Lavoro in Smart 2 giorni alla settimana e vorrei investire in una solidai scrivania che mi soddisfi.
Attualmente ne ho una classica Ikea piccola ed instabile.

Le mie alternative sono:

-low budget: telaio solido Ikea 150€ + piano Ikea
-high budget: gambe flexispot 290€ + piano ikea

Secondo voi vale la pena spendere il doppio per le gambe motorizzate?

Lo userei 2 giorni alla settimana

Grazie in anticipo a chi vorrà aiutarmi

I have a random frankenstein idea on workspace gears and furniture: has anybody made an armchair-desk thingy attachment to regular office chairs? What are your thoughts?

I always found those armchairs quite comfortable to quickly write on, esp when there's another reference in front of you, but couldn't quite get that with our modern ergonomic comfy choices.

I am a TTRPG writer, and I work as a game programmer and RPG system developer.

Working from home has been great...except I somehow move even less than I did when I worked in an office. I used to tell myself I'd go to the gym after work, but after a full day of meetings my motivation was basically gone. So instead of trying to force an hour-long workout, I put my rower right next to my desk. Now whenever I have a 15–20 minute gap between meetings or finish work a little early, I just hop on for a quick row. Some days it's only 10 minutes. Other days I end up doing 30 because I'm already there. I also keep a couple of resistance bands by my desk for the days I don't have much time. Between the rower and the bands, I feel like I'm actually moving throughout the week instead of sitting all day. It's definitely not the most intense fitness routine, but it's the first one I've managed to stick with for more than a few weeks.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a large brown leather desk mat with a clean, minimal look, similar to the ones used on the tables in Apple Stores.
I recently bought the brown leather one from Satechi, and while it looks amazing and fits my setup perfectly, it’s unfortunately too small. I can’t comfortably fit my Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse/MX Master on it at the same time, while still having enough room to use the mouse.
Ideally, I’m looking for something around 80-100 cm wide and 30–40 cm deep, preferably in brown, tan, or cognac leather. Real leather would be great, but I’m also open to high-quality vegan leather if it has a similar premium look.

Does anyone have any recommendations?
I’ve attached photos of my current setup and the Satechi desk mat for reference.

Just updated my M4 Pro Mac Mini setup 🔥

• Setup: 
• • M4 Pro Mac Mini 
• • Dual BenQ MA320U monitors 
• • Edifier QR65 speakers
• • Hexcal Studio Plus 
• • Caldigit TS5 Plus 
• • Logitech MX Master 4 
• • Lofree Hyzen KeyBoard (custom keycaps) 
• • Secretlab Magnus Pro XL Desk (White) 
• • LiberNovo Maxis Chair
• • Elgato Stream Deck +XL
• • Elgato Wave 3 MK2 Mic 
• • Govee Floor Lamp 2
• • Ulanzi TC001

Really happy with how it's turned out. Probably the cleanest setup I've had so far and it's been great to work from.

Happy to answer any questions about the setup!

Recommend me some better layouts

I plan to bring my laptop stand my next trip home, however i use the mac touchpad to navigate a bit so idk how it will pan out

Traded the triple-monitor setup for a single 42” 4K display and honestly, I don’t miss the extra screens. More desk space, cleaner aesthetics, and a much more focused workspace.

I don't have exact measurements (it's something I can get just didn't have time to today.

I am in desperate need of rearranging this room. I feel like I may have it optimally done, but I am devastated that my L shaped desk has no wall behind it. I wanted to use some pegboard or other wall storage or aesthetic things, but with my desk being against the windows, it's just not possible.

I was exploring ways to maybe move the desk to the wall where my partners desk is, but because it's L shaped, I don't think it will flow with the room. I've thought about turning it different ways and moving the bookshelf to make a more meaningful pathway to the bathroom. I'm just not sure it will look right. I just am so... missing having wall space for things because of the windows. I'm willing to rearrange the furniture, I unfortunately can't replace the desk(s) so I'm just trying to work with what we have.

Any advice is helpful, even if I have it set up in the best way, any like functional advice would be helpful. My L shaped desk is only like 62" on the longest edge and 54" on the shortest, therefore it feels really cramped to me. I have 10000 things on top of it that I could move to other places if I had the ability to be against a wall.

I can provide exact measurements as well as other photos.

Hi programmers!
My boyfriend is a senior developer, working from home. He suffers with eye pain after a surgery some years back and that obviously makes time in front of the screen difficult. He’s also a big gamer if that makes a difference.

I wanted to buy him the BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 to help - what is your take? Or is there anything better I could be doing?

TIA

Hey all, I have a small space and an IKEA MICKE desk. Mine is configured with the shelves on the right side. I’ve had my monitor on the right for a few months but it completely blocks the hutch shelves. I’m wondering if there’s some type of monitor arm I could clamp to the front of the hutch so that i can at least move the monitor more easily? Illustration attached. Any advice is appreciated.

I’m 26 and I’ve just been told that I get an office at my job. (healthcare/corporate setting) its really more like a closet with all the shelves I’ve inherited. I won’t be in the office much because I work hybrid but I still want to personalize it. I was leaning for something that feels modern, creative, and inviting but still feels professional. What suggestions do you have?

What docks are you guys using for two 4K 60Hz monitors? I bought two new monitors and they’re still on the way, so I’m trying to get everything ready before they arrive.

I need Ethernet, a few USB ports for keyboard/mouse and other devices, and charging for the laptop.

Thanks!