My new gear and Mac setup
After saying goodbye to using my Windows/WSL desktop as my primary work machine for now, I set out to build my Mac experience using the same gear and then some.
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First, I ordered an Anker USB-C hub (the one that attaches to the side of the Mac taking up two ports!), and I ordered a UGREEN DP KVM dock. I also ordered an extra mouse.
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Then, I 3D-printed this parametric vertical laptop stand for the Macbook Pro, where I can permanently dock my machine.
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Third, the software stack. I use the following:
- Duet, so I can at least extend to the Windows machine when I need extra space, but for now I primarily use my iPad
- Raycast and its Mac Window Manager extension, so I can have my snapping keys back!
- Amphetamine, so I can control when my Mac or display sleeps, finally enabling true clamshell mode
- Mac Mouse Fix, so I can take advantage of the side buttons of my mouse with actually useful shortcuts
- Doll, so I can pin the Slack icon to the menu bar and see notifs because I autohide the dock