I love the minimalist look! And the LED clock in the middle is such a nice touch. Also, I see a Switch and a Rubik’s cube in there too, great minds think alike ;). I’m currently playing Bayonetta 3 and I’m almost done with it. I’ve also got Zelda BOTW, but the boss fights were too tough for me so I haven’t touched it in a while 😅
Thanks! Glad you like the clock, it's definitely one of my favorite parts of the setup. Love that we have the Switch and Rubik's cube combo in common too. Nice job on almost beating Bayonetta 3! And totally fair on BOTW, those boss fights are brutal. Stocking up on cooked meals helps a lot if you ever decide to pick it back up.
Haha I love this, we’re basically setup twins! 😂 (Team SWITCH(〃￣︶￣)人(￣︶￣〃)) And those topographic keycaps must look amazing with the RGB on in the dark! What keyboard is that?!
Boring?? Working in an attic with those wooden beams and all the books around you gives me movie vibes, like you’re the tech genius working on a secret mission 😎 That’s so cool. I love your mechanical keyboard too, what brand is it? Playing with a 3 year old definitely counts as gaming, probably the hardest level with no pause button 😂 Thanks for sharing Matteo!
Thanks for the nice comment! I don't think I'm a tech genius, but I'll take the compliment ☺️
The keyboard is a Wobkey Crush 80, with Wuque Studio Morandi switches, plus 2 different keycaps sets mixed together. This is my first custom mechanical keyboard and I have to say I love it!
And yeah, there is no pause button with the kid 😅 but still it's the best game I've ever played in my life 😉
I think moving around with just a laptop is really nice, every new spot gives you a fresh view and sometimes a fresh way of thinking too. Thank you so much for passing by, Ben! :)
That’s cool! Switch Sports is always fun when you play with other people. I don’t think I’ll get the Switch 2 tbh. For that price tag and those specs, it wouldn’t be worth it imo. My OLED still works fine for me, especially since I mostly use it when I’m travelling or commuting to work.
This setup is so clean! The stacked curved monitors are wild, I can only imagine how many terminals you keep open at once. Also love seeing the PiCar-X on the desk, what are you building with it? This is the final boss of setups Emanuele!😂
I have my switch and xbox in the living room so that I have a dedicated space for both work and gaming. Our setups look pretty similar with the ultrawide and mechanical keyboard. I’ll have to try the vertical monitor. My favourite game on the switch right now is Fire Emblem.
Thanks for sharing, Tommy! Keeping the Switch and Xbox in the living room is such a smart idea. You should definitely try the vertical monitor, I use mine just for code and seeing more lines at once makes a big difference. I love your setup!
I just pretty much have a laptop on a couch. But, I'd probably never get rid of my little cat figurine on my desk since I always for some reason look at it when I'm thinking hard about something, lol.
But after a long day, I'll normally watch some shows (my favorite is The Big Bang Theory, I'm on my 8th rewatch) or play Stormworks on my computer.
I love the cat figurine, it’s basically your version of the rubber duck most devs keep on their desk 😄...8 rewatches of The Big Bang Theory is serious dedication, who’s your favourite character? Stormworks sounds like a fun way to switch off after a long day too. Also I noticed you only joined DEV today, so welcome Levi :)!
Raj is such a good pick 😂 the early seasons where he couldn’t talk to women without a drink in his hand had me laughing so much. He’s honestly one of the funniest characters on the show. Thanks for passing by Levi :)
This is such a calm and tidy space. The amigurumi make this setup feel so cosy! That little orange fox is my favourite. Also love the Earth wallpaper, it fits the clean minimal desk perfectly . Thanks for sharing Roman :)
Love this tour, the vertical monitor for reading docs is a smart touch. I keep a small notebook on my desk for sketching ideas, and it stays even when everything else gets rearranged.
Thank you Brock! The vertical monitor has honestly changed how I read docs, no more endless side scrolling. And I love the notebook idea, there’s something about writing ideas down by hand that just helps them stick
Really enjoyed the tour — the vertical monitor is the part I'd steal first. Reading docs without constant side-scrolling is such an underrated quality-of-life win. And the posters are a nice touch, especially "The future is yours to create" — it fits the whole vibe of the desk. My non-tech keeper is a plain notebook: I jot down the next step before I stop for the day, so I don't lose the thread overnight. To switch off after a long day I usually step away from the screen entirely and go for a walk. The fidget cubes are a great idea too — I also focus better with something in my hands.
Really enjoyed the tour — the vertical monitor is the part I'd steal first. Reading docs without constant side-scrolling makes a bigger difference than most setup upgrades, and it costs nothing once you have the screen.
My non-tech keeper is a plain notebook. I jot down the next step before I stop for the day, so I don't lose twenty minutes re-thinking it the next morning. And I agree on keeping work and play in different spots when you can — it makes switching off a lot easier than relying on willpower alone. The Rubik's cubes make sense too; something to keep your hands busy while your brain works through a problem is underrated.
A vertical monitor just for code is such a good call, a whole function fits without scrolling. Nice that the same corner doubles as the gaming spot when the brain is cooked.
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Really love the setup! This is mine and i have a rubix cube as well. what games do you play on your switch?
I love the minimalist look! And the LED clock in the middle is such a nice touch. Also, I see a Switch and a Rubik’s cube in there too, great minds think alike ;). I’m currently playing Bayonetta 3 and I’m almost done with it. I’ve also got Zelda BOTW, but the boss fights were too tough for me so I haven’t touched it in a while 😅
Thanks! Glad you like the clock, it's definitely one of my favorite parts of the setup. Love that we have the Switch and Rubik's cube combo in common too. Nice job on almost beating Bayonetta 3! And totally fair on BOTW, those boss fights are brutal. Stocking up on cooked meals helps a lot if you ever decide to pick it back up.
Clean Desk Policy 😁 NIce!!
Here is mine, almost like yours 😂
Haha I love this, we’re basically setup twins! 😂 (Team SWITCH(〃￣︶￣)人(￣︶￣〃)) And those topographic keycaps must look amazing with the RGB on in the dark! What keyboard is that?!
yes team switch 👊. The keyboard is a qwerty leaven k68 60% topographic keycaps.
That wallpaper is really relaxing!
Sometimes it makes me want to take a vacation in a far forest 😂
Here's my work setup! Pretty boring, but it gets the job done. And what do I do to switch off? I play with my 3 years old. Does it count as gaming? :D
Boring?? Working in an attic with those wooden beams and all the books around you gives me movie vibes, like you’re the tech genius working on a secret mission 😎 That’s so cool. I love your mechanical keyboard too, what brand is it? Playing with a 3 year old definitely counts as gaming, probably the hardest level with no pause button 😂 Thanks for sharing Matteo!
Thanks for the nice comment! I don't think I'm a tech genius, but I'll take the compliment ☺️
The keyboard is a Wobkey Crush 80, with Wuque Studio Morandi switches, plus 2 different keycaps sets mixed together. This is my first custom mechanical keyboard and I have to say I love it!
And yeah, there is no pause button with the kid 😅 but still it's the best game I've ever played in my life 😉
Mixing two keycap sets is such a cool idea, no wonder it caught my eye . I know you will enjoy all the gaming sessions with your little one!
Love a good rustic themed setup.
thanks :)
Lately it's just me and my Macbook air in a variety of places— less tied to my main desk setup. Currently in a small room in my co-working space.
I think moving around with just a laptop is really nice, every new spot gives you a fresh view and sometimes a fresh way of thinking too. Thank you so much for passing by, Ben! :)
Is that a Nintendo Switch? :o
It is! The OLED one, and I couldn’t leave it plain so I gave the controllers and the dock a little makeover. Do you play on Switch too?
I do! Though I only used it for YT mainly. The last game I played was Nintendo Switch Sports. Are you planning on getting the Switch 2?
That’s cool! Switch Sports is always fun when you play with other people. I don’t think I’ll get the Switch 2 tbh. For that price tag and those specs, it wouldn’t be worth it imo. My OLED still works fine for me, especially since I mostly use it when I’m travelling or commuting to work.
I need to update some components, but I have a page with everything: emanuelebartolesi.com/uses
This setup is so clean! The stacked curved monitors are wild, I can only imagine how many terminals you keep open at once. Also love seeing the PiCar-X on the desk, what are you building with it? This is the final boss of setups Emanuele!😂
Usually I have less things on my desk... but I love to be surronded by gadgets :D
With the rover, I am building something experimental with AI in the background.
Now it can go around the house, talking to me and other stuff. :D
i'm too shy to share my setup hehe. btw love yours!
Haha thank you so much! 😄 No pressure at all, but if you ever feel brave enough to share it, I’d love to see it. Thanks for stopping by!
I have my switch and xbox in the living room so that I have a dedicated space for both work and gaming. Our setups look pretty similar with the ultrawide and mechanical keyboard. I’ll have to try the vertical monitor. My favourite game on the switch right now is Fire Emblem.
Thanks for sharing, Tommy! Keeping the Switch and Xbox in the living room is such a smart idea. You should definitely try the vertical monitor, I use mine just for code and seeing more lines at once makes a big difference. I love your setup!
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I just pretty much have a laptop on a couch. But, I'd probably never get rid of my little cat figurine on my desk since I always for some reason look at it when I'm thinking hard about something, lol.
But after a long day, I'll normally watch some shows (my favorite is The Big Bang Theory, I'm on my 8th rewatch) or play Stormworks on my computer.
I love the cat figurine, it’s basically your version of the rubber duck most devs keep on their desk 😄...8 rewatches of The Big Bang Theory is serious dedication, who’s your favourite character? Stormworks sounds like a fun way to switch off after a long day too. Also I noticed you only joined DEV today, so welcome Levi :)!
Thanks! But yeah, my favorite character is Rajesh Koothrappali.
Raj is such a good pick 😂 the early seasons where he couldn’t talk to women without a drink in his hand had me laughing so much. He’s honestly one of the funniest characters on the show. Thanks for passing by Levi :)
does vibe coding counts?
It does👀
Here is my place, with amigurumi.
This is such a calm and tidy space. The amigurumi make this setup feel so cosy! That little orange fox is my favourite. Also love the Earth wallpaper, it fits the clean minimal desk perfectly . Thanks for sharing Roman :)
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Love this tour, the vertical monitor for reading docs is a smart touch. I keep a small notebook on my desk for sketching ideas, and it stays even when everything else gets rearranged.
Thank you Brock! The vertical monitor has honestly changed how I read docs, no more endless side scrolling. And I love the notebook idea, there’s something about writing ideas down by hand that just helps them stick
Really enjoyed the tour — the vertical monitor is the part I'd steal first. Reading docs without constant side-scrolling is such an underrated quality-of-life win. And the posters are a nice touch, especially "The future is yours to create" — it fits the whole vibe of the desk. My non-tech keeper is a plain notebook: I jot down the next step before I stop for the day, so I don't lose the thread overnight. To switch off after a long day I usually step away from the screen entirely and go for a walk. The fidget cubes are a great idea too — I also focus better with something in my hands.
Not the cleanest setup you've seen tho 😁
Really enjoyed the tour — the vertical monitor is the part I'd steal first. Reading docs without constant side-scrolling makes a bigger difference than most setup upgrades, and it costs nothing once you have the screen.
My non-tech keeper is a plain notebook. I jot down the next step before I stop for the day, so I don't lose twenty minutes re-thinking it the next morning. And I agree on keeping work and play in different spots when you can — it makes switching off a lot easier than relying on willpower alone. The Rubik's cubes make sense too; something to keep your hands busy while your brain works through a problem is underrated.
manifesting a setup like this well currently i have only my laptop but yeah one day soon 😁
A vertical monitor just for code is such a good call, a whole function fits without scrolling. Nice that the same corner doubles as the gaming spot when the brain is cooked.