Brooklyn's smallest programming desk is packed with hidden features

As a software engineer and software manager, I wasn't about to sacrifice any usability because of my small space. In NYC, 8 sqft can go a long way with some imagination and creativity. My programming setup includes my cherished MX brown mechanical keyboard and custom DIY plywood desk. Take a desk tour of my micro desk setup here in NYC. Not only is this my wfh (work from home) setup, but also a gaming and video editing setup. The tech I mentioned is linked below:
MY TECH
2020 M1 MacBook Air (I have the 512GB variant): amzn.to/3TTIBsE
Earbuds (AirPods Pro): amzn.to/3sRLUo5
Chair (Herman Miller Aeron): amzn.to/3zJI9Fa
Gaming headset (SteelSeries Artic 7p+): amzn.to/3zwbT8i
Headphones (Sennheiser HD558): amzn.to/3Ub5reT
Keyboard (Filco Majestouch 2 TKL): amzn.to/3FOOOC7
Mouse (SteelSeries Rival 3): amzn.to/3WhMFV9
Monitor (Dell UltraSharp): www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/...
Monitor arm (Vivo): amzn.to/3gXnlUa
Webcam (Logitech C920s): amzn.to/3zxxwp0
TECH ACCESSORIES
Laptop stand (Rain Design): amzn.to/3NuyqZ5
Mouse pad/mat: amzn.to/3U9QFVO
KVM switch: amzn.to/3gZmpP0
PC case (SSUPD Meshlicious): amzn.to/3Fx4Hg5
Under desk drawer: amzn.to/3WloFAo
VIDEO GEAR
Camera: amzn.to/3WkbiRe
Lens: amzn.to/3zxiTC4
Microphone: amzn.to/3SSUoWE
Main key light: amzn.to/3WhZbny
Secondary light: amzn.to/3fpRefx
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CHAPTERS
0:00 The space
0:18 Teaser
0:36 The desk & chair
0:58 Gaming PC
1:24 Peripherals & audio
2:19 Monitor & extras
3:07 Huge upgrade
4:40 Watch this next!
MUSIC CREDITS
Song: "Murky" by 92elm
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/92elm/murky
License code: NEHEBGAV1JDQAS9F
ABOUT ME
An experienced tech professional with experience including software engineering management, and software engineering. Formerly at Amazon for over 6 years, and currently living in NYC.
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Blog: www.themoderncoder.com
Twitter: / themoderncoder
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[@rodrigofuentes3278]

I love your videos. I have a lot more space, but I'm a minimalist. Thank you!

[@themoderncoder]

Thanks! this video took sooo long to make with all the individual shots and stuff like that so appreciate you leaving a comment.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

You need a Pablo Elise desk lamp. No desk is complete without one.

[@ernstmayer3868]

What baffled me is that a software manager with seven years of experience working at the biggest cloud computer firm in the world is in need to save space in an apartment and running on 8 Gigs of RAM in 2022...