My ULTIMATE Remote Work Setup

The top tools to have a comfortable workstation as a digital nomad. Using the Mountie+, iPad Pro, Roost Laptop Stand, and the Keychron K3 keyboard with low profile switches to work comfortably on the road or while traveling, without sacrificing convenience.
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Roost Laptop Stand
02:15 - Keychron k3 Keyboard
04:27 - Mountie+
05:29 - iPad Pro with Sidecar
07:20 - Duet Display
07:39 - HyperJuice 100w GaN Charger
07:58 - Peak Design Tech Pouch
08:34 - JSAUX OmniCase Pro
Hardware:
Roo.st Stand: amzn.to/3BTD5jH
HyperJuice 100w GaN Charger: bit.ly/38bsvbf
Keychron K3: amzn.to/3Qq9jXx
Mountie+: amzn.to/3p4ldLk
iPad Pro 12.9": amzn.to/3zYFk2D
iPad Smart Folio Case: amzn.to/3PbDxN0
Apple iPad Pro Charge Cable: amzn.to/3Q9DK4B
JSAUX OmniCase Pro: amzn.to/3JAE2iD
Peak Design Tech Pouch: amzn.to/3dcygrc
Software:
Duet Display: bit.ly/3wQusCm

[@matthewmartin9540]

Check out the edge pro setup that uses magnets to attach ipad, light, phones etc.

[@hml]

Wow, thats super cool, definitely will get a set. Just worried that the sticker is permanently on the MacBook/iPad.

[@matthewmartin9540]

@@hml I've been using a similar setup, but it's very bulky and makes sliding my laptop in sleeves difficult. I also bring a table top tripod for my ipad, so that's another heavy item I want to get rid of. I felt the same way about the stickies, but I have a hard shell case on my macbook instead of sticking them to the actual computer. I've used it for two years and it works great, but I saw someone using the edge pro setup in Seattle, and it looked amazing and much more streamlined. Definitely switching to it when I return home.

[@yesitsme8943]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've seen many setups, but non of them actually use 2nd and rd displays on a roost stand. You're the first I see do this. Is it still stable on the roost stand if you use only 1?

[@hml]

yeah, I use only 1 Roo.st stand, and it's stable. I think that a 10" iPad would be more stable, but even a 12" iPad on a 14" MacBook is pretty stable.

[@yesitsme8943]

Thank you great setup@@hml

[@erbartlett]

Has the Mountie held up for you? I’ve heard it has a lot of issues

[@hml]

It holds pretty well, especially if you use a 10" iPad with a 14"/16" MacBook. I use a 14" MacBook with a 12" iPad Pro, and for that I do need to balance it a bit, but it still works fine. What did you hear?

[@PatrickDunca]

Have you tried to mount the iPad to the top of your laptop screen? Does it still work?

[@hml]

Yeah, I did, it works, but with the 12" iPad Pro I found it less comfortable.

[@marcoissuave]

Great tips, thank you. A few f/u comments that may be helpful for some folks, and then a q for you. Re: apple charge cable vs thunderbolt cable With my 6th generation 12.9" iPad Pro connected to Apple's Magic Keyboard, sidecar works via either the charge cable that came with the iPad OR the thunderbolt--but only when connected to the iPad's USB C port. Neither cable works for sidecar for me when connected via the USB C port on the Magic Keyboard. Re: power hub The HyperJuice GaN power adapter you mentioned looks great. I'm using the Anker 727 Charging Station (GaNPrime 100W) and love it. Not *quite as portable as the HyperJuice BUT I like the cord length the slightly extra bulk of the Anker one gives me for connecting to power outlets that may not be as accessible in some hotels or other mobile workspaces I use. Q: mouse? I'm super curious--do you use a mouse while traveling?? I don't think you mentioned one in the video and I can't imagine getting as much done relying solely on the trackpad of my MBP. I'm actually trying to figure out what mouse to get for working on the road right now, although I may just end up finding a protective case and carrying my home MX Master 3 with me.

[@hml]

Hi! Thanks for the comments. I don't have a Magic Keyboard (I really dislike Apple's Keyboards, so don't use them), so didn't try connecting it through that. The Anker 727 is a lot less portable. I prefer either the HyperJuice or Minix 100w, and it has the advantage of being international as well, so not only US like the Ankers. Regarding a mouse - yeah, absolutely, I use the Logitech MX Anywhere, absolutely love it. However, if I wanted something lighter, and cheaper today, I would've taken the Keychron K3 mouse. I use a MX Master 3 in my office, but it's too bulky to travel with.

[@omarbalanzar8034]

im afraid of using those types of mounties to attach the ipad into my macbook, is it safe to do it? any feeling of breaking the screen of the macbook or the ipad?

[@hml]

Honestly, I use it only when traveling, but so far it worked really well for me. No issues with the screens. I would feel more secure with a 10" iPad though, and not a 12" one.

[@mickeyhaslavsky340]

Bestttttttttt

[@hml]

Firstttt!

[@Cam_Galaxy]

Does Mountie cause any scratches to the MacBook Pro?

[@hml]

No, it has rubber "feet" that actually touch the screen and the back of the Mac/iPad, which leave no scratches

[@eprohoda]

mr!how’s everything goign?!useful .:))

[@hml]

Thank you! It's all good! I'm glad you found this useful!

[@dronenb]

Do you feel like the Mountie makes the laptop unstable on the roost stand? Doesn’t it throw off the center of mass quite a bit?

[@hml]

When I made the video, I had a 15" laptop and a 12" iPad, and I had to put it a little bit to the side on the Roo.st stand. With a 14" laptop, it seems to work better. I still push the laptop a little bit to the side on the stand, but it's pretty stable overall.

[@gillybibbons1337]

Late reply, but people tend to forget that they are not using their keyboard on a stand like this, so you can set your iPad on the keyboard of the laptop, and get an even better and sturdier setup.

[@hml]

That's a good idea, but doesn't the iPad slide down?

[@gillybibbons1337]

@@hml Not when it's on a stand as the feet holding the laptop stands up (Unsure about the stand you have, but it works on the cheaper Nexstand)

[@hml]

Actually, that's a great idea! Yeah, it would definitely work on the Roo.st stand, especially on the new version. Next time I travel, I will definitely do that. There is still an advantage to having the screens side by side, though...