The Modest M1 Mac Desk Setup Tour - Working from Home on a Budget

In this video I showcase my desk setup and layout for my Apple M1 MacBook Pro. My aim was to create a cost effective working environment, including the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, for less than £500. All the items in this video are linked below: -

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[BrandonWaine]

Very compact! Looks great and a good combination of tech

[TarapCh]

Hello, Thanks for the vid. Do you find the any improvements with this particular monitor since Big Sur 11.3.1 ? (Known issues concerning blurry fonts for instance)

[rog]

Great video I stumbled onto searching for the combo of this specific BenQ monitor combined with a Mac. So thanks! You sound like you're from the UK (later in the video I hear you are... :-) ) ... but the link to the Bamboo stand is to the US Amazon... any idea if this great stand is available somewhere in Europe??

[soubhikmukherjee]

Pretty minimalistic. I like it bro. Do you use iPhone or Android?

[mrkobuun]

I use the same monitor with the M1 but Text and font is soo blurry compared to Windows. How did you find a solution?

[harisnoushad]

what is the resolution you have chosen 2048x1152 or 2560x1440 ? I am using the same display but yet to arrive at the better resolution, please help!

[VinsysVlogs]

With your 27 inch 1440p resolution, do you see any Text sharpness issues / blurry visuals with MacOS ?

[sailap]

Like the letter holder idea, brings style and affordable!

[gurucharanchundi]

Hello! Does the M1 Macbook get 144hz on the 2k BenQ monitor? I plan on getting the ex2780q and am wondering if i will get full 144hz refresh rate at 2k resolution on my M1 macbook air! Thank you!

[matthewwong]

I have the same monitor and the USB C doesn't charge the laptop. Quite disappointing

[rodneyboswell]

can i use this monitor with my mac mini mi?

[anderk]

hi.
how do you connect mouse and keyboard to macbook?

[randomperson]

hi, i almost have this same exact setup. However, my m1 mac only gives me the option to run the monitor at 1440p 60hz. I’m connected via USB-C as well. It’s so frustrating that I can’t use it anywhere else, i’ve been asking everywhere but no one has responded. any help would be appreciated!

[rushilshah]

Hi, Is 144hz gameplay possible with this by connecting m1?

[retro_gamer_uk]

Great that you think of the normal average guy. Keep up the great, I mean normal, work. 😁