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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.04,0:00:01.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because I primarily work from a desk
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.84,0:00:02.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pretty much every single day,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.96,0:00:05.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sometimes spending \Nup to 12 hours at my desk,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.13,0:00:06.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,depending on what I'm working on.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.92,0:00:08.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've spent over ten years
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.84,0:00:10.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,creating different desk setups,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.47,0:00:12.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,refining and adjusting continually
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.80,0:00:14.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to create the most ergonomic
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.26,0:00:15.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and comfortable desk setup.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.60,0:00:17.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I like to think I know a thing or two
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.68,0:00:20.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about what it takes \Nto make a great desk setup.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.06,0:00:21.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this video, I wanted to cover various
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.86,0:00:23.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different desk setup upgrades
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.52,0:00:24.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one should consider
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.65,0:00:26.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when creating their own setup.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.23,0:00:27.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to make it clear though,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.15,0:00:27.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you don't have to buy
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.99,0:00:28.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,every single thing
Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.78,0:00:30.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I am mentioning in this video.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.66,0:00:32.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just wanted to make \Nsome recommendations.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.70,0:00:34.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can choose whatever you like
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.12,0:00:36.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on your budget and your preferences.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.04,0:00:37.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First up is of course
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.08,0:00:39.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the main centrepiece of the setup,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.04,0:00:40.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's the desk.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.42,0:00:42.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One major and very important factor
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.46,0:00:43.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that everyone needs to consider
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.84,0:00:45.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when purchasing a desk
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.21,0:00:46.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is not actually the width of the desk,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.92,0:00:47.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they should be considering
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.92,0:00:49.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the depth of the desk.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.55,0:00:50.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So this is something
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.38,0:00:51.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I learned the hard way.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.55,0:00:53.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If your arms don't have support,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.01,0:00:54.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your elbows don't have support,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.34,0:00:55.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they're kind of just floating
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.14,0:00:57.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whilst you're using your keyboard or mouse,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.60,0:00:59.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that can actually result in aching pains
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.60,0:01:00.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in your trapezius muscles,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.73,0:01:02.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the muscles that are here and here.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.52,0:01:03.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you definitely don't want that.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.52,0:01:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it's really important to consider a desk
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.69,0:01:08.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is deep enough to rest your arms on.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.19,0:01:10.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another solution to that \Nis to have armrests.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.44,0:01:12.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if your chair has adjustable armrests,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.51,0:01:13.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making the armrests
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.78,0:01:15.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the same height as your desk
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.23,0:01:16.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can also make a big difference.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.70,0:01:18.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The desk I have here is from Vernal,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.48,0:01:19.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who are also sponsoring this video.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.100,0:01:22.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is one from their new solid wood range,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.30,0:01:24.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is made from real walnut.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.46,0:01:26.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It looks and feels absolutely incredible.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.00,0:01:29.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm personally a huge fan of walnut.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.63,0:01:30.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love the way it looks,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.43,0:01:31.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love the way it feels.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.51,0:01:33.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a very premium and luxurious wood.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.22,0:01:36.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Great way to add some warmth to a setup.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.43,0:01:37.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have the large one here,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.54,0:01:39.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is 180 centimetres wide
Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.62,0:01:41.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and 75 centimetres deep.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.64,0:01:43.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The depth of this desk is perfect
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.39,0:01:46.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as it has enough space \Nfor my arms, keyboard, and mouse,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.00,0:01:47.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whilst also being able to easily fit
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.73,0:01:50.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a large 32 inch monitor and a desk shelf.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.53,0:01:52.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It also has standing functionality
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.28,0:01:53.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with three different memory settings,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.90,0:01:55.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a built-in cable management tray,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.62,0:01:56.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making it easy to store
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.87,0:01:57.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and hide away cables.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.91,0:01:59.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My cable management isn't the neatest,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.51,0:02:00.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it works.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.50,0:02:02.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also have this matching desk shelf,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.43,0:02:04.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I'll cover later on in the video.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.16,0:02:05.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make sure to check out Vernal.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.25,0:02:06.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll leave a link to this desk
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.51,0:02:07.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the description below.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.74,0:02:09.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you can, I would also recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.12,0:02:10.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,putting your desk in front of a window
Dialogue: 0,0:02:10.84,0:02:11.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or near a window.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.30,0:02:14.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm not sure where \Nthis notion has come from,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.34,0:02:15.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that putting your desk in front of a window
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.76,0:02:16.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a bad thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.80,0:02:18.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I actually think \Nit's completely the opposite.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.35,0:02:19.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I actually think having your desk
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.51,0:02:20.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in front of a window is a good thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.76,0:02:22.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I get a lot of natural sunlight coming in,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.89,0:02:23.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is of course,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.81,0:02:25.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,great for my mental well-being.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:25.24,0:02:26.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But at the same time,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.31,0:02:29.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your eyes are then also more likely to focus
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.15,0:02:31.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on things farther away than your monitor
Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.90,0:02:33.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the wall behind your monitor,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.49,0:02:34.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is very important
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.36,0:02:36.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because then that can help combat myopia.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.49,0:02:37.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So myopia is something
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.66,0:02:39.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I actually had previously,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.28,0:02:42.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and myopia is essentially nearsightedness.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.58,0:02:44.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's when your eyes find it difficult
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.37,0:02:45.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to focus on things farther away.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.87,0:02:47.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And one of the causes of myopia
Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.83,0:02:49.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is looking at things close to you,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.67,0:02:50.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like your monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:50.75,0:02:52.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If your eyes aren't regularly
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.30,0:02:54.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,focusing on things further away
Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.34,0:02:55.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you're not getting natural sunlight
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.92,0:02:56.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in your eyes,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.68,0:02:57.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that can very much speed up
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.77,0:02:59.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the process of myopia
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.30,0:03:01.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,causing you to have nearsightedness.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.68,0:03:02.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because I had myopia,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.77,0:03:05.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the only way to fix it is to wear glasses.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.14,0:03:07.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now you can see \NI'm not wearing glasses right now,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.10,0:03:08.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I did used to
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.27,0:03:10.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I have had laser eye surgery.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.23,0:03:12.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether you should have laser eye surgery
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.54,0:03:13.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is really down to you,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.53,0:03:15.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it's been an absolute \Ngame changer for me.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.36,0:03:16.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next up is the chair.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.45,0:03:17.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So even though it's not
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.20,0:03:18.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the centrepiece of the setup,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.49,0:03:20.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's probably the most important part
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.82,0:03:22.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because it's what you're going to be sitting in
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.57,0:03:23.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for hours on end.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.66,0:03:24.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please do not make the mistake
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.100,0:03:26.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of getting a gaming chair.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.50,0:03:27.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gaming chairs really
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.79,0:03:29.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do not make any sense to me.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.17,0:03:31.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are not designed to be ergonomic.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.21,0:03:32.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They're not going \Nto be good for your back.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.63,0:03:33.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They might be comfortable at first
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.96,0:03:35.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they may be fun\Nat first when you get it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.72,0:03:37.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But five, ten years down the line,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.34,0:03:39.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you're sitting in a chair like that
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.01,0:03:41.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for hours every single day,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.22,0:03:42.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's just not going to be good
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.30,0:03:43.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for your back in the future.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.60,0:03:45.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, they're super ugly.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.22,0:03:46.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like they also look a bit childish
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.98,0:03:48.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they're, well, overpriced.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.39,0:03:50.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please, avoid gaming chairs.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.02,0:03:51.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The chair I have here
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.31,0:03:53.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the Herman Miller Aeron.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.11,0:03:54.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is by far and away
Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.19,0:03:56.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the most ergonomic chair you can buy.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.44,0:03:57.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's absolutely incredible.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.70,0:03:59.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What makes this chair so good
Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.11,0:04:01.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the amount of adjustability it has.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.24,0:04:02.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You get the standard height adjustments
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.53,0:04:03.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like any other chair,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.49,0:04:05.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but you also adjust the armrests,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.33,0:04:06.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the tension of the backrest,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.50,0:04:08.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and much, much more.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.08,0:04:09.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When adjusted to you and your weight,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:09.96,0:04:11.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it should almost feel effortless
Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.75,0:04:12.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sitting in the chair.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.79,0:04:14.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now this chair is not cheap,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.21,0:04:16.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it does retail new for around $1,000,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.17,0:04:18.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but a small little hack,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.47,0:04:19.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I would very recommend,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.97,0:04:21.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is looking on your local marketplace
Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.84,0:04:22.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like Facebook Marketplace
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.98,0:04:25.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or any other sort of classified ads,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.01,0:04:27.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and looking for Herman Miller Aeron chairs.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.05,0:04:28.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You will find them
Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.68,0:04:30.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for essentially half the price or less
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.91,0:04:33.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because offices are usually \Njust giving them away,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.40,0:04:34.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just trying to get rid of them.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.73,0:04:36.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would highly recommend getting a used one
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.61,0:04:37.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they are built to last.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.65,0:04:40.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They will last like 10, 15, 20 years no problem.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.24,0:04:41.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you have a chair,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.07,0:04:43.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's important to then get the settings right.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.03,0:04:43.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You need to make sure
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.68,0:04:44.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that when you're sitting in the chair,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.99,0:04:47.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your feet can sit flat on the floor
Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.12,0:04:48.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and your knees are roughly
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.58,0:04:49.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at a right angle.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.66,0:04:50.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then if your desk isn't
Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.71,0:04:51.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,deep enough to rest your arms,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.96,0:04:54.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you need to make sure \Nthe armrests on the chair
Dialogue: 0,0:04:54.17,0:04:56.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are at the same level as the desk.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.13,0:04:57.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next up is a monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.13,0:04:58.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So monitors are naturally
Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.30,0:05:00.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,very highly preference based.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.13,0:05:01.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Everyone will have different requirements
Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.68,0:05:03.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and different expectations of a monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.55,0:05:05.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some people like myself will be fine
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.14,0:05:05.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with one monitor,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.90,0:05:07.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whilst others will need multiple monitors.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.93,0:05:10.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some people might not even need a monitor
Dialogue: 0,0:05:10.02,0:05:12.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are completely okay\Nwith just a laptop.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.06,0:05:13.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're at this weird stage right now
Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.40,0:05:15.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where there isn't really one monitor
Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.37,0:05:16.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's exceptionally good.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.57,0:05:18.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One monitor that's great for everything.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.53,0:05:19.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now you can get monitors
Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.57,0:05:21.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are genuinely good enough.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:21.48,0:05:22.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But I think, like I said,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.82,0:05:23.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,everyone's requirements,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.66,0:05:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,everyone's expectation is going to be different.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.58,0:05:26.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it really comes down to
Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.94,0:05:28.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what you expect from a monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.54,0:05:30.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, the monitor I have here
Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.08,0:05:32.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the Pro Display XDR,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.04,0:05:32.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's 6K resolution,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.96,0:05:35.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,super bright, and 32 inches in size.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.25,0:05:37.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, it would be terrible for gaming
Dialogue: 0,0:05:37.64,0:05:40.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,due to it only being 60 Hz refresh rate,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:40.10,0:05:41.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's not OLED.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.22,0:05:42.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But then you have OLED monitors
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.55,0:05:44.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that come in a variety of different sizes,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.55,0:05:46.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,resolutions, refresh rates.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.47,0:05:48.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yet because they're OLED,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.10,0:05:50.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's not as bright as a Mini LED monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:50.27,0:05:52.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, in bright rooms,\Nthey're not going to be that great.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.81,0:05:54.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I did make a video last year
Dialogue: 0,0:05:54.19,0:05:56.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,called The One Monitor Setup,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.02,0:05:57.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where I covered the monitor
Dialogue: 0,0:05:57.02,0:05:58.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's nearly good for everything.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:58.94,0:06:00.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's far from perfect,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.22,0:06:02.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it does cover most people's needs.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:02.15,0:06:03.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But what I would recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:06:03.26,0:06:04.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is getting a monitor stand
Dialogue: 0,0:06:04.78,0:06:07.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or an arm that gives you flexibility.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.45,0:06:09.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The monitor stand for my display
Dialogue: 0,0:06:09.04,0:06:10.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,offers a ton of adjustability,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.45,0:06:12.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,including height and tilt.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.02,0:06:15.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And high-end monitor arms \Ncan offer even more flexibility.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.75,0:06:18.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The aim is to get the monitor at a level
Dialogue: 0,0:06:18.54,0:06:20.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you're not angling
Dialogue: 0,0:06:20.09,0:06:22.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your head too low or too high
Dialogue: 0,0:06:22.30,0:06:24.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so your neck is ideally straight.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.34,0:06:25.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also like to regularly
Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.51,0:06:27.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keep my desktop looking fresh,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:27.14,0:06:28.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so I change wallpapers regularly.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.72,0:06:31.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have a bunch of my own wallpaper packs.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.33,0:06:32.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make sure to check them out.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.56,0:06:33.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll leave a link to them
Dialogue: 0,0:06:33.48,0:06:34.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,down in the description below.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.90,0:06:35.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On my desk,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.64,0:06:37.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also have a desk shelf
Dialogue: 0,0:06:37.23,0:06:39.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which can be used \Nto raise the monitor even further.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.65,0:06:42.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, I use my desk shelf to mainly organise
Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.48,0:06:43.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my other accessories
Dialogue: 0,0:06:43.49,0:06:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to raise my speakers.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.24,0:06:47.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This desk shelf is also from Vernal,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:47.03,0:06:48.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and made from solid walnut.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.62,0:06:50.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I found that having something like this
Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.08,0:06:52.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,helps me organise my accessories
Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.29,0:06:54.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well as hide things away.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.04,0:06:55.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There's a useful tray
Dialogue: 0,0:06:55.09,0:06:56.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to put things like my external SSD,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:56.92,0:06:58.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and because the desk shelf also raises
Dialogue: 0,0:06:58.71,0:07:00.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the speakers to be closer to my ears,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:00.75,0:07:02.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it helps with sound quality a lot.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:03.21,0:07:04.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Same with the speaker wedges,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.69,0:07:06.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so they're angled at my ears.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.22,0:07:07.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you do work alone,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.22,0:07:08.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would highly recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:07:08.14,0:07:09.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a pair of desktop speakers.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.34,0:07:12.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I specifically have \Nthe Audioengine A2+ speakers.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.64,0:07:15.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These speakers are genuinely fantastic
Dialogue: 0,0:07:15.02,0:07:16.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they sound incredible
Dialogue: 0,0:07:16.23,0:07:17.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when paired with a subwoofer.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.44,0:07:18.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They have such a wide range
Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.81,0:07:20.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,depending on what I'm listening to,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.40,0:07:21.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they can sound super sharp
Dialogue: 0,0:07:21.65,0:07:23.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tactile or smooth and warm.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:23.48,0:07:24.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm no audiophine,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:24.47,0:07:26.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I definitely do appreciate good sound quality.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.99,0:07:28.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like a dedicated pair of speakers
Dialogue: 0,0:07:28.82,0:07:29.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or headphones,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.53,0:07:30.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if that's what you're into,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.62,0:07:32.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is always going to be much better
Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.33,0:07:34.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than the built-in speakers in a monitor.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:34.04,0:07:35.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you do video calls often,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.41,0:07:36.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a webcam is a must.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:36.62,0:07:39.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Most monitors do not have \Na webcam built-in.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:39.71,0:07:41.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have this Insta360 Link webcam
Dialogue: 0,0:07:41.84,0:07:43.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is a great quality.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.09,0:07:45.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a great step up \Nfrom a standard MacBook webcam.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.67,0:07:47.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is actually the older model.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.01,0:07:49.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They now have the new Insta360 Link 2,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.47,0:07:50.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is even better.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:50.60,0:07:51.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this camera is awesome.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:51.64,0:07:53.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It can follow me around if I move
Dialogue: 0,0:07:53.46,0:07:55.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and can do a bunch of other cool stuff.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:55.31,0:07:56.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you have a laptop,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:56.31,0:07:59.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,regardless of if it's connected\Nto a monitor or not,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.02,0:08:00.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would highly recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:08:00.19,0:08:02.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an adjustable laptop stand.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:02.11,0:08:04.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The one I have here is from Native Union.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:04.15,0:08:05.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It lets me adjust the height
Dialogue: 0,0:08:05.40,0:08:06.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and angle of the laptop.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.94,0:08:09.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's solid, made from aluminium.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:09.03,0:08:10.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's the ideal way
Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.16,0:08:11.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to raise your laptop to eye level
Dialogue: 0,0:08:11.95,0:08:12.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you're not having
Dialogue: 0,0:08:12.74,0:08:14.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bend your neck down to look at it.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.45,0:08:16.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now on to some \Nother great small additions.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:16.24,0:08:17.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would highly recommend a mouse pad.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.79,0:08:19.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have this full grain leather one from ULX.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.83,0:08:21.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a good way to add \Nsome nice texture to the desk
Dialogue: 0,0:08:21.92,0:08:23.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whilst also protecting it
Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.04,0:08:24.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from my mouse scratching up the desk.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:24.84,0:08:27.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keyboard and mouse are very preference-based.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:27.01,0:08:29.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I don't think there's really a right or wrong
Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.05,0:08:30.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keyboard or mouse to use.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:30.26,0:08:31.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I personally use the Magic Keyboard
Dialogue: 0,0:08:31.76,0:08:32.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the Magic Mouse,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:32.55,0:08:35.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which isn't known to be ergonomic at all,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:35.01,0:08:36.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I find the Magic Mouse amazing.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:36.85,0:08:38.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like it's the best mouse.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.39,0:08:39.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've been using it for over ten years now,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.96,0:08:41.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've not had any issues,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:41.06,0:08:42.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I can completely understand
Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.86,0:08:45.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,why other people do not find it ergonomic.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:45.07,0:08:46.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For most people I would highly recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:08:46.69,0:08:48.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the MX Master 3S,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.10,0:08:50.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which has a ton of functionality
Dialogue: 0,0:08:50.20,0:08:51.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and will be much more comfortable.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.70,0:08:52.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you have wrist issues,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:52.91,0:08:53.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would also recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.91,0:08:55.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,checking out the Logi Lift,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:55.37,0:08:56.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which completely changes
Dialogue: 0,0:08:56.62,0:08:57.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the angle of your hand,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.68,0:08:59.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keeping it in a more natural position.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:59.96,0:09:01.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you have a laptop and a monitor setup,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.75,0:09:04.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and need a bunch \Nof additional ports for connectivity,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.13,0:09:06.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd also recommend an external dock.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:06.42,0:09:08.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have this CalDigit one that lets me
Dialogue: 0,0:09:08.38,0:09:10.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,connect my laptop and monitor to it.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:10.01,0:09:12.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can then connect a bunch of accessories to it
Dialogue: 0,0:09:12.09,0:09:13.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as it gives me a ton more USB ports
Dialogue: 0,0:09:13.97,0:09:15.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well as some other useful ports.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:15.72,0:09:16.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would also recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:09:16.60,0:09:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some sort of desktop charger
Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.18,0:09:19.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for your phone and other accessories.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.89,0:09:20.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have this desk charger
Dialogue: 0,0:09:20.94,0:09:22.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that can charge my phone,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:22.09,0:09:24.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:24.44,0:09:25.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not only is it useful,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:25.50,0:09:27.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it's also a very premium piece of tech.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.48,0:09:28.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It has a weight to it
Dialogue: 0,0:09:28.61,0:09:31.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the materials it's made from\Nfeel incredible.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:31.32,0:09:32.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It looks very classy.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.32,0:09:34.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you regularly work into the dark,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:34.03,0:09:34.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then of course
Dialogue: 0,0:09:34.66,0:09:36.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a desk lamp can be very useful.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.53,0:09:37.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Again, whatever you choose here
Dialogue: 0,0:09:37.87,0:09:39.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is purely preference-based.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:39.45,0:09:41.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have the Logitech Litra Beam LX,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:41.86,0:09:44.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is technically a light \Nmade for lighting your face
Dialogue: 0,0:09:44.79,0:09:45.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you're streaming,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.89,0:09:48.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I also find it very good as a desk lamp.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.38,0:09:50.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So for me, it's dual purpose.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:50.09,0:09:51.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can adjust the brightness
Dialogue: 0,0:09:51.22,0:09:52.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and colour temp on one side
Dialogue: 0,0:09:52.72,0:09:54.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the other side, it changes colours,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:54.72,0:09:57.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you can set it \Nto pretty much any colour you like,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:57.05,0:09:58.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you like unicorn vomit.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:58.43,0:10:00.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So those are just some of the desk upgrades
Dialogue: 0,0:10:00.22,0:10:01.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would recommend.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:01.39,0:10:02.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll of course leave links to everything
Dialogue: 0,0:10:02.96,0:10:04.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,down in the description below.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:04.52,0:10:06.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you guys have \Nany other recommendations,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:06.27,0:10:07.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,please leave them in the comments.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.32,0:10:09.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm always interested to hear
Dialogue: 0,0:10:09.19,0:10:10.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what other people would recommend
Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.65,0:10:12.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in making their setup more comfortable.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:12.57,0:10:13.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hopefully, you guys enjoyed it.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:13.90,0:10:15.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Follow me on Instagram and Twitter.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.62,0:10:17.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And subscribe for more.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:17.58,0:10:21.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[closing gentle music]