The Clean Functional Multi-Computer WFH Desk Setup

My desk setup is a place you spend the vast majority of my time. I’m here constantly for my day job and to do all my KZbin stuff. So it just HAS to look and feel great to be around and to be honest I was not getting that with this setup. And over time, I knew I had to upgrade the whole thing. It’s been a year but this is what I came up with.
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To make sure the setup looks exactly like how I wanted, I ripped everything off the desk and basically started from scratch. With just the standing desk, and the Grovemade desk shelf. I used this as my foundation. From there, I tore down the Felt Right panels I installed on the walls because I felt the panels no longer fit the aesthetic I wanted in this room and the sound dampening benefits I was getting from them was not worth how they looked. From there, I repainted the light gray wall a bright white. Then I mounted two 32in 4K IPS LG Ergo monitors, which come with LG’s fantastic Ergo monitor arms to the desk. What I really like about these is the fact that they have usb-c for power, a usb hub and display support all through this one cable. To make this monitor sound even more fantastic, it has cable management built into the stands cleaning up the mess off my desk. Since these monitors are sooo big and there’s 2 of them. I like to angle them in a V shape. This lets me see the corners better.
From there I installed a Stream Deck XL and placed it right in the middle of the desk. It provides me with macro and shortcuts to quickly do the things I want to do. It also gives me media controls for different applications like spotify, and I can even create hotkeys and Macros for pretty much any software I use, like FCPX. I think it’s been a great addition, but if I were to redo it, I’d probably get the standard sized Stream deck, because you can create pages on the screen.
The main machine powering this entire setup is the M1 Max Mac Studio. Right beside it is the Nomad Basestation. The reason I went with this charging pad is because it was the only one that really fit my needs. Charging pads come in so many different shapes and sizes, but what I needed was one that matched the theme of this setup, could charge two devices at once, and have additional ports to charge other devices as well.
From there I started using the Audient EVO 4 audio interface to control my Shure SM7B because aesthetically, it matched this setup perfectly but also because it has a smart gain mode which automatically sets the levels of the microphone based on how loud the audio is. The Mic is mounted on a blue compass mic arm. I went with this one because it’s minimal, cleans up the cables, and feels solid. I ended up purchasing the Kanto YU2 speakers and they really leveled up the audio potential of this space compared to monitor speakers.
I’m using a grovemade desk mat On top of that I have the Keychron K2 but I swapped the key switches for the Boba U4Ts. With the Logitech MX 3S beside it. This desk setup has a switch on the bottom which lets me switch the speakers, mics, and stream deck between two different computers connected to it with a press of a button. When I need to use a laptop with this setup, I place it under the desk shelf and take the usb c cables hidden behind the stream deck and plug those in, giving it full access to everything this setup has to offer.
I added an IKEA Skadis pegboard on the wall over the monitors, with some cups and hooks to hold anything that I don’t want cluttering up the desk. To even out the wall I placed a frame of a dissected iPhone 7 from Grid Studio on the other side of it. Grid studio makes these cool dissected frames for smartphones and gaming handhelds too.
So, that’s the setup. I love how it looks. I hope this journey into my desk setup provided you with some inspiration for your own setups too.

[@scuzzy2142]

I work 2 remote jobs and needed a solution for running both at the same time. This gave me some good ideas.

[@marvnch]

This was awesome and really inspirational as another standing desk user. The ikea pegboard looks like a great buy to keep things organized!

[@RonNasty]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve staring at my “mesk” wondering how to fix it. I really appreciate your explanations for your choices.

[@maccailean5231]

Great video. I got a few different ideas on how to change my set up so thank you!

[@pilot.bob.dallas-yt]

Nice presentation. Very well done. So functional.

[@OCNorton]

Great setup man and thanks for the information.

[@Jj00000rr]

Great video as always. I wish KZbin showed me your videos on my homepage when you post something new. I have to manually go to your channel.

[@lenagagnon797]

Nicely done. Love the look! I'm trying to get a similar setup/size but I've got to pull in 3 laptops to be accessed easily! I do contract work and the 2 major contractors provided laptops. Makes sense but makes my setup horrific with 5 screens going at all times.... So lost at what to do...

[@Celty.Sturluson]

The dream battle station

[@bigwordbird]

Smashed it mate! Looks super clean. I’ve got a similar setup with a sit/stand desk. The only addition I’d suggest is some cable management up the wall for the power cable and Ethernet, or a thick cable cover that can run up one of the legs. Great job!

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

Ohhhh. That's a great idea. I might just try that!

[@ruyeiro]

GREAT SETUP! What I most envy is the Mac Studio (my God, what a machine). Maybe I can suggest a little accessory that would help with the monopod on the back of the monitors. It's a quick release system, specifically the Ulanzi Falcam F38. You can put a base on the monopod and one plate in every gear you use (camera, light, etc) and you won't have to turn your expensive camera 100 times, instead you place and done. Check it out, it's a great solution and not expensive at all. Greetings from Chile

[@Streamlined955]

I’d route the power strip cable down one leg so it’s more hidden. I’d also buy a power strip with a cable the same color as the leg.

[@TaroDirected]

I use a thermos flask to have hot coffee during the day. It's large (depending on size) doesn't need any chargers, and is inexpensive. ;)

[@itschrishuerta]

That's an awesome setup! Sucks that company laptops limit what you can do. I'm sure if there were other options (Mac maybe) you could keep the flow going while having that work work/youtube work separation!

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations. Awesome. Cool. 👍

[@harsh-seth]

Great setup! I tried something similar, but i was worried leaving my laptops plugged in all the time might ruin the batteries! Anyone has any tips to solve that? Would love one cable for everything via USB-C, but be able to control power delivery

[@PK_GlobalTravels]

Hi Jimmy. Thanks for this video. If you don’t mind sharing what model switch you are using. I’m struggling to find the right setup to switch between the Mac Studio and my work laptop. I have dual LG 32” displays both with HDMI inputs. However, I could opt to use to use two thunderbolt connections in the back of the Mac Studio with thunderbolt-to-HDMI wires instead? Your help is appreciated.

[@smocol]

Great Vid! Love the setup, what about the chair?

[@yekutielbenheshel354]

Nice!

[@y2dvd]

I am in the same situation of having a work-issued laptop and switching to my PC afterwards. Silly question but have you found a way to boot up your laptop while keeping the lid shut? I always gotta pop my lid open which is an inconvenience.

[@surfratducdive]

I have been using the Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - with Optical Input for 3 years now practically every day as I work from home too, and I absolutely love these speakers the sound is great across all different types of music genres, movies and gaming. They are not that big though they sound a lot bigger than they look. Esthetically pleasing with options of wood or black. I do use the FxSound Eq with them. I purchased them for $130.00 but now I have seen them for under $100.00 Check them out.

[@JeskidoYT]

do you have a link to the monitor arms? Im surprised it fits in your setup

[@PeaceBeginsOnYourPlate]

Do you connect your Bluetooth mouse and trackpad to both computers? Any issues?

[@fatimak6440]

can someone please explain 10:02 to me? he says ".. and whenever i want to use the mac studio (when changing from his work computer to person computer) i just 1 - switch the display input and 2- press the switch and now everything is connected to the mac studio " the problem with my setup is that the monitors are new and have usb-c going into my WORK LAPTOP (which doesnt have usb ins), but my personal laptop is OLDER and has usb in. so.. after im doing with work, how do i switch to my personal laptop to easily use all monitors/keyboard/mouse? obviously i unplug the 2 monitors from it, then will i need 2 adapters? usb-c to usb? and plug 2 usbs to my personal laptop? (another problem, i have ONE usb in on the left side and the other is on the right side. what 'switch' will i need to press? is that an adapter or tool or something?

[@ibitaRaptor]

Holy crap a $399 mic? Lordy I hope you got it for a deal.

[@justinbanh6049]

i love ur shirt!

[@shadowgaminguk8624]

Hi jimmy i hope u can help me im disable and bedbound and want to start streaming im looking for a desk that will fit over my double bed for 2 screens mic keyboard ect can u help as im not haveing much luck and disable people are allways forgotten

[@bland9876]

If you have a larger desk than you can't do anything about the cable management because they have walls basically instead of feet.

[@azdome_dashcam]

[@HKy0uma]

The ember issue, I feel would be solved with an induction type heating pad instead of using something battery operated.

[@nicholasboncardo]

It looks great and super functional! I always wonder about the 2 monitor V-shape setup. Isn’t it annoying to have the split right in front of you? That’s what’s keeping me from it.

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

Not at all! I tend to angle my body to focus on the left screen with supplemental stuff on the right one. Almost never staring at the center split.

[@nicholasboncardo]

@@JimmyTriesWorld Thank you so much, that's great to know! All the best from Germany 🇩🇪

[@donedeal00051]

what about the chair?

[@pritch28]

Great video. Can you elaborate on how you set it up to switch back and forth between the laptop and the Mac? I need to do that as well. Thanks.

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

I use a usb switcher! Has 2 outputs (one for each computer) and enables you to switch between two devices with a press of a button on the switch.

[@pritch28]

@@JimmyTriesWorld thanks. Like a usb-c switcher? Can you share the make and model?

[@hippyknight]

I'm interested in this as well and the answer to how you switch between your computers especially microphone and speakers. I have a work isse laptop that I want to be able to use the microhone and speakers i ahve on my main desk by switching between the two.

[@West996]

I want to be able to use the company laptop and my personal rig at the same time.

[@theDanDeleon]

What kind of work laptop do you have? Because I also have a work laptop but I need a docking station that is compatible with Mac and Windows (work).

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

I use an HP laptop for work, that's a few generations old. Surprisingly everything works directly through it's USB-C ports!

[@theDanDeleon]

@@JimmyTriesWorld which docking station are you using again? I was trying to find it in the video description.

[@armadillito]

@@theDanDeleon it was just the monitors’ hub functionality wasn’t it? Or do you mean the USB switch?

[@andrescalderon1786]

I don't like when i don't have a main screen in the center of me, that's why my minimum is 3 screens, also more productive

[@djwindkind]

add ice to the coffee, solved!

[@edithcastro7414]

Wanna come over and organize my cables lol

[@owlmostdead9492]

That table top is so sexy, good job!

[@ryanpennington3523]

I like this, but you could never game like this at all. Dead center being the monitor edges

[@kevinjunod3732]

i wanna know your table size :")

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

60in!

[@kevinjunod3732]

@@JimmyTriesWorld okaaay thanks for the info! 🤘🏼

[@r.l.stolba9050]

Your matt is slipping.

[@laughingvampire7555]

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[@McDADDyK]

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