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November 10th, 8:58pm 25 notes

cable management and ergonomics

With our recent move to the farm, I once again had a chance to put together an office setup that pleased me in every way. My past offices at home have been decent, but always ended with something I dislike — a messy pile of cables.

Before …

As I’m slightly leery of going wireless everything, I realized I can never get away from cables completely. So I wanted to make a better effort and managing the chaos and did so with some purchases from Bluelounge.

Cablebox from Bluelounge

ACD power adapter.

And secondly, I wanted to incorporate a standing desk. I’ve been working from the standing position for a good part of the day the past two months. But I did so my sticking some cardboard boxes under the my laptop and display. Not ideal of course, so with this move I wanted to add a proper standing desk to the office collection.

I had planned to build one, but realized that I already owned a desk that fit the bill. The only issue was that the raised platform was designed to be on the backside of the desk. So I drilled some new holes in the desk and moved it closer to the edge I work from. Add in a wall shelf at the right height for the external display and I’ve got a great standing desk.

My station for standing.

The only issue remaining then was to get the laptop at a decent ergonomic height. Easily solved with a rain design mStand.

My station for sitting.

Now I can stand or sit as needed. On a normal work day, I stand about 60% of the time. This has done wonder for overall health, especially the back.

This is the best home office setup I’ve had. Which is good, cause I’m out of cash …

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  1. nikipod reblogged this from minimalmac
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    The Bluelounge Cablebox was exactly...few unsightly remaining cables under my desk.
  3. botsmack reblogged this from chrisbowler and added:
    work environment this neat. I’ll be moving in...few months (my now fiancee - then wife,...
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  6. minimalmac reblogged this from chrisbowler and added:
    it’s entirety. There are so many great things...play here – Cable management, options for...
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