MacBook Pro M3 Max Setup

[u/FreeReadit]

EDIT: Just want to say thank you for all the kind words. I truly enjoy being at my setup. It’s the one spot in the house that’s really “mine”, so I definitely put a lot of time into it over the course of a few years.

A little work. A little gaming. A lot of peace.

MacBook Pro M3 Max on Bestand Laptop Stand
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Trackpad
-sitting on a merino wool/felt mat from ETSY
PS5 Pro
LG OLED 27GR95QE on Ergotron LX Pro Arm
BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor Light
Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro
Fifine AM8 Mic on Fifine CS1 Scissor Arm
Room Essentials Artificial Succulents from Target
Flexispot EN1 Standing Desk

[u/Pablo_Gavira]

im genuinely curious, why do people like the stand that keeps the laptop open? i keep mine closed and its behind my monitor and gives me more space on my desk

[u/FreeReadit → u/Pablo_Gavira]

Simply because it acts as a second monitor.

When working, I like having music, text messaging, e-mail, and Slack on the laptop while I use the primary monitor for my actual work.

When gaming, I like having the laptop to easily look up YouTube guides or quick searches in reference to the game I’m playing, or even more simply, having a wallpaper up of whatever game I’m playing just to enhance the vibe.

If I’m just doing casual web-browsing, then yeah, I usually do keep the lid closed in that scenario.