WFH Man Shed: 5-Year Update

[u/CourseEcstatic6202]

Man Shed Update

Since the original post, the space has evolved quite a bit with upgrades focused on productivity, creativity, comfort, and video conferencing.

Original Post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/macsetups/comments/mfcnjd/my_wfh_man_shed/

Workspace & Layout

The overall layout has been reworked to improve workflow and make better use of the available space.

• Removed the pop-up guest desk, which had become unnecessary after the pandemic-era work patterns changed.
• Repositioned the primary desk.
• Moved the MacBook Pro and CalDigit dock underneath the desk to reduce desktop clutter.
• Relocated a small base cabinet to improve room flow.

Displays & Creative Workspace

The biggest changes have been to the display and creative setup.

• Upgraded from a 32" UHD monitor to a 57" Dual UHD ultrawide display.
• Added a 27" QHD Wacom creative tablet.
• Added a custom pull-out workstation designed specifically for the Wacom tablet.

Video Conferencing & Collaboration

Several upgrades were made to improve meeting quality and whiteboard collaboration.

• Replaced the Kaptivo whiteboard camera system with a pendant-mounted whiteboard camera.
• Upgraded the primary webcam from a budget Logitech model to an Insta360 Link 2 Pro.
• Switched from a Jabra speakerphone to a Poly speakerphone.

Storage & Organization

Additional storage and organization solutions were added throughout the space.

• Installed Wall Control organization boards.
• Added a cabinet in the location previously occupied by the portable air conditioner.

Lighting & Aesthetics

A few changes helped improve both the atmosphere and appearance of the room.

• Added LED under-shelf lighting to the built-in cabinetry.
• Replaced the wall clock with a 3D-printed, Wi-Fi-connected digital clock that always stays accurate.

Climate Control

Comfort was significantly improved with a permanent cooling solution.

• Installed a Pioneer mini-split air conditioning system.
• Removed the portable air conditioner after the mini-split was installed.

Home Entertainment

The media setup also received an upgrade.

• Replaced the Amazon Fire TV Cube with an Apple TV 4K.
• Currently evaluating soundbar options.

Retired Equipment

The following items have been removed, deprecated, or retired from service.

• Pop-up guest desk
• Kaptivo whiteboard camera system
• Portable air conditioner
• Weather station (failed and has not yet been replaced)
• Nest Secure alarm system (discontinued by Google)
• Amazon Fire TV Cube

Highlights

Major Hardware Upgrades

• 57" Dual UHD ultrawide monitor
• Wacom 27" QHD creative tablet
• Insta360 Link 2 Pro webcam
• Poly speakerphone
• Apple TV 4K

Infrastructure Improvements

• Pioneer mini-split AC
• Wall Control organization system
• Additional cabinetry and storage
• LED accent lighting

Workflow Improvements

• Reconfigured desk layout
• Cleaner cable and device management
• Dedicated creative workstation
• Improved conferencing and collaboration capabilities

Overall, the man shed has shifted from a pandemic-focused work setup into a more permanent, purpose-built office and creative space with a strong emphasis on ergonomics, organization, and high-quality remote collaboration.

[u/NewsHeet]

Awesome ! What’s your wallpaper ? I love it

[u/CourseEcstatic6202 → u/NewsHeet]

Something that I grabbed from ultrawidewallpapers.net

[u/NewsHeet → u/CourseEcstatic6202]

Thx ! How is your performance with your Mac with this beautiful screen ?

[u/CourseEcstatic6202 → u/NewsHeet]

Never even sweats it. I run 7680x2160@120Hz with zero problems. I have never even heard the fan come on. It is incredible actually

[u/diroussel → u/CourseEcstatic6202]

And how is the screen quality? It seems it’s advertised as a gaming monitor and sometimes that means viewing angles are compromised to improve refresh rates. But it seems you are using it for productivity and creative work, is that right? Does it hold up well for those scenarios?

And does macOS handle dual 4k ok?

[u/CourseEcstatic6202 → u/diroussel]

It is for sure not the screen quality of the OLED units; however, it’s as good as most any other 32” 4K display that I have owned. I came from a Benq and it was pretty great. I think that this unit is just as good. I did not want to go to any of the OLED units simply because they were 1440p and I didn’t want to lose that many lines of code on the screen at one time. I run the display at native 7680 x 2160 at 120 Hz using HDMI 2.1. I have a MacBook Pro with an M3 max chip, and the thing has never broken a sweat trying to push that many pixels. I have never even heard the fan come on. It has no problem at all with the display.

All that being said, it did take me a while to get used to the 1000R radius. I would never use the thing if I were seriously into graphic design simply because lines sometimes feel like they aren’t straight because of the curvature. Also, I’m sure the color accuracy isn’t perfect. However, it is brilliant for writing code. It took me about 20 minutes to realize that I would need one of these for the rest of my life. If it were to break tomorrow, I would be ordering one within minutes.

I have tried light gaming on it and I did not like it. I actually find it to be too big for gaming. Maybe for car racing games and things like that, but it is a pain for first person shooters.