11 Desk Setup Upgrades That ACTUALLY Make An Impact

[@Christomshack]

Like, Subscribe, and Comment for a chance to win the giveaway ⬇ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Giveaway 1:11 - Sitting is the new smoking 2:40 - Storage is critical 3:11 - POWER! 3:28 - Protect your spine 4:38 - Protect your neck 5:01 - Sleek, stylish, functional. 5:27 - PORTS! 6:27 - Internal SSD upgrades are overpriced 7:08 - I should call her 7:27 - Wireless charging is the way. 8:34 - The best of the best 9:24 - Ergonomic & feature-packed 9:52 - Liven up your workspace 10:13 - Final thoughts

[@genarovillarruel-ponce261]

My favorite item was the ErgoTune Supreme Chair! Big fan of your vids btw @ay3_tito

[@Theleads318]

Sir very good it's engaging video ❤❤ good 👍

[@mehulmartin2266]

I should call her lmaoo

[@M0T4]

Curve monitor is so hot! @danielgmota

[@pacsx]

Zero critique. Complete advertisement.

[@himalayansaltopus]

lmao that wack star trek wireless charger

[@s1mo]

I have an exam tomorrow yet I'm here learning how to make my desk more comfortable from Ryan Reynolds Thank you!

[@aNourishedSoulWellness]

LOVE the awareness about posture and the importance of a supportive chairs. Thank you for the recommendations 🙏🏽

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@-A-M]

That chair is by far the most influential for me, desk coming next. My posture is something I really need to start prioritizing.

[@OnlyFoolio]

I'm in Canada, does anyone know WHERE I can buy this chair. I'm starting a new work from home job and I NEED THIS CHAIR. Please, someone give me a suggestion for a website ior something..

[@MMH21998]

That chair looks amazing! I like how it can tuck under your desk when you stand.

[@judgewest2000]

this video is literally a sales pitch to sell stuff you don't need

[@kaisersj3225]

can't disagree more, this video has provided some great ideas on efficient ways to do things, a great example being the sleeve for the SSD which is a no-worry & efficient since it's just getting carried on with your laptop. I definitely found use in it. to each their own though.

[@antoniobatuca1625]

Definetely one of the most asthetic and useful pleasing desk setups I have seen in a while with a lot of honest opinions! My personal favourite upgrade would definetely be the standing desk, since the covid I got moved to working at home and having to spend closely to 12 hours a day sitting down has been very hard and I feel it in my body, unfortunately I could never manage to afford a desk like this. Anywho, keep up the videos I love the way you speak!!

[@Christomshack]

Thanks! From one guy who spends too many hours sitting in front of a screen to another... I highly recommend looking up "Pigeon stretch", "Lying leg cross stretch", and stretches for the Quadratus Lumborum. I stand as much as possible at the desk, but obv still end up sitting a majority of the time. These stretches will help combat muscle tightness and back pain that comes with sitting 🤝

[@antoniobatuca1625]

@@Christomshack Thanks a lot! I will for sure look into them!!!

[@mountains4000]

I see the muscle pump that you've got mate. Chris has been working hard not only at work but at the gym as well.

[@Christomshack]

Haha, I don't know what. you're talking about man! _Slowly slides dumbbells further under the desk_

[@CarlosGriborio]

Lol 😂

[@AmsNl2BcnEs]

Chris would probably do well doing videos on fitness and his home, both of which look pretty impressive. Why out all eggs in tech basket? That’s what playlists are for 😊

[@jimmyrobbins3035]

Yo Chris! The pump is real dawg. Ain’t no shame in the game.

[@OneStepDown]

​@@AmsNl2BcnEsCould be on his main channel but making one just for fitness/lifestyle would also be interesting.

[@Exploremar]

I love your content man, I love how straight to the point you are. and you actually have no bs recommendations. with everything you do. your new mac set up and productivity apps changed my life. thank you for everything you do keep it rolling bro.

[@Christomshack]

Greatly appreciate this comment man, thanks. Happy to hear the content has been helpful. Cheers

[@dkf28]

Does the mac setup run smoothly when displaying to an external monitor? Because I have tried the same with my Lenovo Ideapad flex 5 but the display is slightly laggy (hdmi to hdmi). I can see a bit of the flickering when I scroll through KZbin or some other websites.

[@malhaar847]

I liked the point of adding greenery to the workspace. I am thinking of adding like a bonsai to my desk.

[@Christomshack]

Can't go wrong with a bonsai. I have one in my office too 🤝

[@HMRr0cks]

Thank you, Chris! My girlfriend and I both work from home and I love the focus on WFH upgrades. I know we both would love the dock for both our computers.

[@Christomshack]

Good choice!

[@Tirelesswarrior]

Nifty products, clean environment, and high-quality video. Kudos 👏🏻

[@kaisersj3225]

Hey man this is a genuinely valuable video without much fluff -- really appreciate the gems in here. Cheers

[@MaxedZerkerOsrs]

That intro 🔥 Love the white desk!

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@MarieVaugn]

Posture is so important. I need to stop putting off getting an adjustable standing desk. Thanks for the recommendations! My personal favorite desk/office item is my HomeFi hotspot. It's made remote work go so much smoother, especially when I'm traveling or don't want to use insecure public networks. Thanks again for the video.

[@Christomshack]

I’ve been in the market for a mobile hotspot and will be looking into HomeFi - Thanks for the recc!

[@MarieVaugn]

@@Christomshack Happy to help, if you have any questions about it let me know and I can do my best to answer :)

[@supermangaz1]

Very useful and inspiring video. Was also really well put together. Love that small office space. Keep up the amazing work bro.

[@-Tanjiro.]

As a college student I can confirm that the SSD is truly worth investing in, because not only we gets extra space but also its super portable to cary then a laptop and to plug it in to someone's laptop to present it's content 😉 instead of hovering in your pc

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree!

[@xristinarose2409]

We have these desks at work and i gotta say, they are def amazing

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I have had my eye on a few of these. The chair and the desk mat are on my list. I’ve never had a office job but I am studying and will be transitioning into a desk job so have to set up a good office space.

[@digitalvtajc]

Great. Quality. video! I absolutely want the chair. By far the most needed piece of equipment. Keep up Chris!!

[@cwildcat5622]

Glad to have come across your video, Great presentation! All stuff - No fluff! Will watch out for the next one, Thumbs up!

[@Christomshack]

Thanks for watching & commenting 🤝🏼🙌🏼

[@mstark114]

I think the desk is the best / most important upgrade. This is a direction I need to move in since I work from home and work at my desk all day. Great video, thanks for the good info Chris!

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree! Good posture is most important 🤝🏼 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Morgan-o2q]

Having a work station like this would be a dream come true. Right now I stand when I work even though my desk does not raise up. And that’s standing while using my walker! And the reason why I stand is because my chair hurts me so badly. I am older, 62, and have had MANY broken bones and on top of that situation I have a spinal cord injury. So I do have many complications on trying to find what would work best for me. If you have any other suggestions for my situation I would love to hear about them. And my favorite item from the video? Oh my, how could one choose? HA HA HA. I of course loved it all as I am sure everyone else did. I suppose my favorite would be the chair. Thank you for making these videos. It really helps. 🩷

[@jeremiahmlc8523]

The Anker pwoer strip is the game changer for real

[@jeremiahmlc8523]

@jomaimoreno

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree 🙌🏼

[@BlueSkies7]

I think this is my favorite desk setup video. I love the ergonomic products.

[@SrEricSC]

Have to say that chair, and I've gone through my fair share of them, that ergotune customization is great .

[@SingTingz31]

I agree with everything except the mouse and keyboard. You definitely want to invest in a split keyboard because it allows you to be in a less crunched position with how far the each half of the keyboard can be placed from each other. Also having the ability to angle them puts your arms and wrists in a more natural position which reduces strain. And secondly, a trackball mouse like the Kensington Slim Blade Pro; absolute gamechanger in eliminating wrist pain and RSI.

[@Bosmut]

All those things seems nice, but wallpapers at desktop screen are just incredible! I definitely need the same!

[@williamgokee6283]

Absolutely valuable information very well organized!!

[@uvsarah]

These were some great ideas! Love the webcam, didn’t realise you could get them like this

[@dabneyoffermein595]

just based on randomly landing on this video (or it was in the algorithm) , I have subscribed because you're about the most organized person I've ever seen.

[@jamesclark6142]

As someone who is broad, I appreciate your characterization of "thinner" vs. "broader." Thank you.

[@francescromwell4159]

Amazing list! Your monitor is a game changer (I use 2 plus my laptop) and that webcam is a game changer!!

[@ar1947]

Extremely helpful in a short time span, Chris.

[@RaVi-oy1dn]

chair and desk like this are good for comfort and health

[@Christomshack]

totally agree 🙌🏼

[@neil_surya]

I liked that you included a more budget-friendly dock option! Considering how similar the USB 4 and TB3 standards are, I highly recommend buying USB 4 hubs when trying to save money if you need the bandwidth. On the subject of SSDs, not everyone would be comfortable with this, but you can save a LOT of money by buying an internal M.2 SSD and sticking it in a 20 buck enclosure (also WAY faster).

[@neil_surya]

Thanks for an amazing video!

[@carlfarn1471]

I'm very interested in the chair you showed me. I've been sitting on a cheap Amazon chair for around 5 years and I can feel the impact on my back. A new ergonomic chair would be fantastic, but as a student, it's not really an affordable option for me. Thank you for the fantastic video!!

[@Christomshack]

I used an Amazon chair for several years before testing out more premium, ergonomic models. This is definitely the best I’ve owned and can’t recommend it enough. If interested, I linked it in the description. It’s $100 off right now and I believe you can use my discount code for an additional $30 off 👍🏼

[@GeoffCooper]

That slipdrive pouch is genius! I use velcro to secure my drives to my laptop when commuting and while it works great, the drive is always getting attached to other stuff!

[@Christomshack]

Right! I used velcro for years and ran into the same issue. The slip drive eliminated those issues immediately

[@maestroteague]

Great video. My favorite that I’d like to try is that ergonomic chair. That thing looks awesome.

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Brian! It’s honestly an unbeatable chair. If you’re interested, I included a link for it in the video description. The Supreme v3 is $100 off right now and you should be able to use my discount code for an additional $30 off 👍🏼

[@redf7209]

Whilst you do have several uses for your deskmat beyond your mouse use, you might consider a different solution. Are you ever annoyed by the edge of the mat against your arm/wrist, or by your mouse finding the edge? You can avoid it. Square off the desk surface that your mouse usually lives within with tough masking tape. Within that squared off perimeter use fine sanding paper to take the polish/shine off the desk surface so its matt enough so the mouse laser does not reflect randomly. It creates a good mouse texture. You might find it regains polish with use or think it will look tatty but if you do it nicely and neatly, not too much, it will look like a design feature. Test it on the underside of the desk if you want. An alternative would be to spray a removable matt finish on the surface but I'm not sure how long that will last.

[@arsenioalmeida3954]

Really like the clean look. Allows you to focus. Some items caught my attention: OrbitKey Nest allows for an aesthetic layer of organization and Kuxiu 3-In-1 Wireless Charger is a great compact charger. Both are grab and go wich to me is a must in a setup Great video with good tips.

[@Christomshack]

Both great items! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@sharonlamotte9342]

You are quite thorough and organized which is so needed by me. Thanks for the extensive information and for the research necessary to determine the best items available. Thanks much!!!

[@nathanhall59]

As someone that is about in the world every other day for work, early morning to late night, and always forgets their charger, a wireless powerbank is ideal - I really should get one.

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree 👍🏼

[@nathanhall59]

Glad you agree,@@Christomshack . I find it incredibly important to stay prepared, especially when it comes to something unexpected, like your phone running out of charge. At least for me, I never realise how quickly my phone runs out of battery.

[@TrueDrucifer]

@imatruedrew - My can’t live without is a palm glider! Sits under mouse palm and slides over the desk so there no pressure on your wrist and makes working much easier. This is a great list, couldn’t work or play in my office without my books and plants too.

[@MarkAeronCastro]

thank you for the chance sir idol. more good advice and reviews to come!

[@davidbishop7683]

4:22 very cool video. The chair is definitely very cool and my son (who needs one very much due to his being on it’s last leg) would Love it for his work at home days. Thanks for the great info.

[@Christomshack]

Thanks David!

[@kuxiutech]

Thank you for your love to our 3 in 1 wireless charger! Great video!

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@_d.v.vi_]

Good to know the posture check. I personalty will benefit from the monitor arm or the dock because I often switch between my work laptop and personal one. The Instagram is the same except the last underline

[@dragonheadthing]

Putting that chair on my wish list. I've been looking for a chair with arms I can squeeze in.

[@Christomshack]

It's $100 off right now and I believe you can use my code for an additional $30 off 👌🏼

[@jlchavezf1290]

I loved that I stumbled onto your channel. I’ve been working from home more and realized that my current set up is in need of an upgrade 😅. My favorite item on your recommendations is the insta cam. I’m mind blown with the use of AI. It’s so interesting.

[@Christomshack]

It’s honestly incredible. Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

[@DuathleteOldschool]

Stoked to see a new video from you! It's been too long man

[@Christomshack]

More videos in the pipeline! Cheers

[@kristofharsanyi3417]

Nice video!Thanks for giving that many useful information and also some options :)

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Kristof!

[@ApoorvaGupta1910]

love the dock and the web cam. Web cam seems perfect for headshot videos.

[@Christomshack]

Both great choices! The web cam is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the market with its AI features 👍🏼

[@willeammendez]

Bro these transitions are CRAZY

[@Christomshack]

Cheers bro 🙌🏼

[@mohammedel-mubayed996]

dude gotta say, such a good video and the products are amazing

[@Christomshack]

Thanks dude 🙌🏼

[@malobuchino]

that chair is really nice, thanks for all of the ideas!

[@scottss213]

Great video I really like the Cal digital hub. It looks like it covers all the basics I need

[@Christomshack]

Cheers Scott

[@thenightstreamer4702]

Aside from the desk, grovemade desk mat. Desk Mat or even your mx keys can change the entire feel vibe aesthetics of your setup since it sits underneath everything. Once you remove it, your entire desk looks different

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree!

[@CrisCozy]

Awesome vid. What laptop stand are you using?

[@Christomshack]

It's from a company called Mount-It. I've had it for more than a handful of years and it still looks/works like new! If interested, here's a link: geni.us/Q9vQ

[@CrisCozy]

Thanks!

[@URRIBARRIJN]

Love all the tips, it has been very helpful for my new setup. Thank you Chris

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting

[@vaggelismakeroufas7272]

Great video and recommendations Chris, my favorite item is the insta cam

[@Christomshack]

Mine too!

[@jennifersmith4427]

Autonomous Desk - this would be a life saver for me

[@george7028]

Awesome video! Helped a lot, and saved me a ton of research. Thanks a lot.

[@mrcvry]

Unfortunately, Ergotron does not seem to sell in Europe. But the drawers are very handy.

[@keshavsingh2847]

This something i can dream of..beautiful desk..

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼 🤝

[@natefromhome]

Love this, excellent video man

[@Christomshack]

Thanks man 🤝

[@tubezoltanboros]

Great video! My favorite item is the Samsung portable SSD.

[@Christomshack]

Great choice! Do you use an external drive now?

[@tubezoltanboros]

@@Christomshack Not yet, but I should.

[@mackiej]

Love the chair recommendation. I didn't see a wrist rest recommended for keyboard and mouse. Maybe a rest is optional for a low-profile keyboard...

[@Christomshack]

The thing I love about the mx keys and other low profile keyboards is that, even after several thousand hours using them, I haven't ever felt like a wrist rest was needed. It also helps that the chair's arms articulate perfectly to align with the edge of any desk, so your arms can rest seamlessly from the arm rests to the keyboards

[@davidwilkinson6099]

Thanks for the great ideas!

[@KatDog7]

I just started my new dream job working for the state and being fully remote. I e been trying to upgrade my desk and the Kuxiu 3in1 wireless charger would be great for charging my personal and work phones while ensuring my AirPods always stay charged.

[@Christomshack]

Congrats on the dream job 🙌🏼

[@gregjessee8702]

Great video! Thanks for the information. I am looking for a better monitor to add to my desk setup. The one listed might be the one!

[@Akella1986]

Not long time ago I remembered your channel 🤣. And here we go👍

[@Christomshack]

Welcome back!

[@SonTuyenNgocHuyen]

I like your productivity software review! Just wanted to share Immersive Translate with you.

[@alfu3423]

Nice list, I also want to add an over-monitor lightbar! it helped me a lot.

[@Christomshack]

Thanks for the recc! I haven't tried one yet

[@soundboy89]

I've seen a lot of hype for those and I stil don't see a use for it. Do you do a lot of hand writing in an otherwise dark room?

[@Christomshack]

@@soundboy89 I always thought they were more of a nicety than necessity. But mine came yesterday and is surprisingly nice. From what I've read, the asymmetric light projection can reduce eye strain and some of the higher-end models help filter out harmful wavelengths of light from some monitors. I can't confirm or deny. All I can say is that it's been nice so far and will give some thoughts on it in a future video after more time using it 🤝

[@alfu3423]

I'm glad you gave it a try, yes the reason I got that was because of eyestrain. as long as the lightbar doesn't cause the screen glare, it will help reduce the strain. Also the ambiance..if you get a temp color changing one. @@Christomshack

[@tarfmedia6671]

Great recommendations. I have the dock, desk mat, and the nest. In the market for a good office chair, perfect timing. You have me as new subscriber.

[@Christomshack]

Sounds like you have a great setup! Thanks for watching and subscribing 🤝

[@vee-ayo]

the table is my favorite 😂❤

[@rakejake95]

Great video! Will definitelu=y get some stuff from here, first up the chair! I had been looking endlessly for exactly that. One suggestion though, the keyboard.. try out the logitech ergo k860 . If you have any issues at all with backpain.. this is the way

[@jebactedego12]

Great tips! Your additional desktop is amazing! I need to check it out :)

[@Christomshack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@masterjh5798]

Hey chris .That desk is really awesome . as a student from 3rd country never have that opportunity to buy something like that . I will be really greatfull if you upgrade my desk .Thank you ,cheers

[@masterjh5798]

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[@Christomshack]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sharkanalyst]

Great content, Chris. Would you mind sharing your camera/mic/key light setup, please?

[@tujantun]

Great video and good tips!

[@thewordman1]

Thanks, Chris. There are some great suggestions. The chair is exactly what I have been looking for.🙂

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝

[@znkdev]

nice video! just plz tell me you do not use your laptop in the middle of your monitor like that?

[@jaarevalor]

Great video and recommendations Chris, my favorite item is the OrbitKey Desk Mat

[@Christomshack]

Thanks, and good choice!

[@wireshark101]

Really enjoy your content. Have purchased quite a few of the upgrades just deciding on which keyboard to go with.

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Interested to find out which keyboard you go with

[@wireshark101]

@@Christomshack went with the Mx keys mini as I like the small form factor. I would love the desk on your video but that will have to come later.

[@wireshark101]

forgot to ask are you still using Alfred or have you made the switch to Raycast?

[@Christomshack]

Still chugging along with Alfred for now, although always open to the idea of better options. I tried Raycast in the past, but didn't see a big enough benefit to switch over. Which features stand out to you over Alfred?@@wireshark101

[@wireshark101]

@@Christomshack TBH I still use Alfred. I'm used to the format and have a power pack license so like you not seeing a massive benefit over switching. I've only being using Mac OS for about a year and enjoy finding new was to increase productivity. This is how I came about finding your channel which has been really helpful. So keep up the good work.

[@jose.sanchezj]

That desk and dock seem perfect for home office

[@Christomshack]

Both would be great additions, I'm sure! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝

[@jose.sanchezj]

@@Christomshack do you use a special kind of rug for the floor when you’re not sitting?

[@jose.sanchezj]

I mean, is it normal to use the desk while you’re up a lot of time?

[@Christomshack]

There are ergonomic pads that some people use while standing and swear by the benefits of them. I've tried them and don't understand the hype though @@jose.sanchezj

[@jonathanchen8142]

Great video! I'm moving to a new place so this definitely helps! Totally unrelated but you gotta drop that bicep workout too lol. 💪💪💪

[@Christomshack]

Haha, heavy weighted chin ups and compound movements 🤝 Cheers bro

[@ryanaugustus]

I really like the camera and the desk.

[@Subaaker]

Ergonomic chair dreams on a dining chair budget, my spine wants a promotion lol.😂 But seriously, that webcam stole the show, compact size, massive tech applause. Thanks for the desk upgrade inspo, Chris! @sulaimanahmadii

[@Christomshack]

Too funny 😂 The Link is a beast of a webcam! Thanks for watching & commenting 🤝🏼

[@spunky1682]

Monitor ARM is must in my opinion BTW thanks YT algorithm to suggest such good content creator Nice video

[@spunky1682]

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[@Christomshack]

Thanks for watching & commenting! 🤝🏼

[@caleblee3675]

Dream desk setup

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@cpentecost13]

Great Video, I love the Desk Mat, but also the Monitor Arm. I have a ultra wide I could use to move around.

[@Christomshack]

Investing in a monitor arm is one of the best upgrades you can make. Love having one! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@stephfiore2119]

What a great video, so helpful. Thanks man!

[@jtwu91]

The clean workspace is an aesthetic itself! My favorite is the webcam. (The desk mat as well but I’ve decided I need it right now *adds to cart*)

[@Christomshack]

haha, the desk mat is hard to pass up on! Enjoy it

[@xphoenixrising]

What a helpful video! I'm looking to upgrade my set up for both work and gaming and will need an L shaped desk I think, so the items here for the monitor arm, etc, is super helpful! thank you!

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Interested to know which brand you go with for the L-shaped desk

[@tapianietomaximilianogabri4571]

Great video man 🍃

[@Christomshack]

Cheers man 🤝

[@dunknmoj]

I love the smartdesk. It's futuristic

[@Kirthigan-ai-trainer]

That is some high quality video ! Thank you

[@JohnScigulinsky]

when it comes to ergonomics, I'd also heavily recommend a vertical mouse or - even better - a vertical trackball. Logitech makes both, I got the latter and my wrist has never been happier.

[@Christomshack]

Appreciate the reccs!