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# A peek at my work setup
- URL: https://www.sambeckbessinger.com/a-peek-at-my-writing-setup/
- Published: 2022-03-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-03-04T12:03:49.000Z
- Description: Wanna geek out about tech with me?
- Author: Sam Beckbessinger
- Tags: Work, Productivity

NOTE: Any links to Amazon are affiliate links, which means that I get a commission if you buy anything through these links. But these are all legit the products I chose because I like them.

## My desk setup at home

From left to right:

- Furry writing partner (essential).
- Cat lamp. I think originally from Ikea?
- A card from my friend Georgina which cheers me up every time I look at it.
- Reference books for whatever project I'm working on currently. The one on top is Myisha Cherry's excellent *[The Case for Rage](https://amzn.to/36VRgXP?ref=sambeckbessinger.com)*.
- Screen raiser (made it out of [a shelf](https://amzn.to/35ndHVH?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) and some [height-adjustable furniture legs](https://amzn.to/35PpcER?ref=sambeckbessinger.com)).
- The [ASUS VP280QG screen](https://amzn.to/3hC6O55?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). It's good. I like it.
- The [Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam](https://amzn.to/3KhSk6I?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). This thing's brilliant and I recorded all my course videos on it. I also have a [Samson Q2U mic](https://amzn.to/3vE5B5J?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) (stashed in the drawer) that I use for talks and podcasting. These two gadgets are all you need to record high-quality video and audio. I used to have a far more involved podcasting kit with a soundboard and pop filter and everything, but it's really not necessary for most home podcasters.
- Liquid brown energy-sludge (I'm an extremely basic bitch so I live on Nescafe Gold Blend).
- [Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard](https://amzn.to/3sHgDVM?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). I LOVE this thing. You can switch between three different devices at the touch of a button, so I have it connected to my Mac, iPad and phone. It's super portable and comes with me everywhere.
- Many notebooks. I'm currently using this [Moleskine dupe](https://amzn.to/3CfS997?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) with a [Pilot Vball](https://amzn.to/35zjFT8?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). Yes, that's a scrunchie on top SHHHHH.
- [A Technet Bluetooth Mouse](https://amzn.to/3hAW07t?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). Not the prettiest thing, but it's reliable, cheap and comfortable.
- (Hidden behind the screen) a [giant USB C hub](https://amzn.to/3Km67cJ?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) for all my gizmos.
- (Hidden behind the laptop) an [Anker charging dock](https://amzn.to/3CcRDZw?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) which is mega helpful when I travel.
- Macbook Pro. No idea what model. It's kak old.
- (In the back corner) a Buffy the Vampire Slayer card my buddy [Dale Halvorsen](https://www.dalehalvorsen.com/?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) made for me, which reminds me to be brave and slay my demons.
- [JBL over-ear headphones](https://amzn.to/3hUUjlz?ref=sambeckbessinger.com). I find these mega-comfortable. I can wear them all day.

![An on-the-go setup](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/c2/b9c2a149-27b9-43c3-a29c-9e91f78749cc/content/images/2022/03/image-4.png)

## On-the-go

Instead of lugging my whole laptop around, I've been using this more minimal setup when I'm on the go, which all fits inside that cute little handbag. 

- [JBL over-ear headphones](https://amzn.to/3hUUjlz?ref=sambeckbessinger.com).
- Handbag is from [Dr Pachanga](https://www.drpachanga.co.za/collections/box-bags?ref=sambeckbessinger.com), a gift from my beloved oldest friend Melanie.
- iPad. Not sure what model. I have the iPad pencil, which is WONDERFUL if you ever do any digital drawing/sketching.
- [Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard](https://amzn.to/3sHgDVM?ref=sambeckbessinger.com).
- [Moleskine dupe](https://amzn.to/3CfS997?ref=sambeckbessinger.com) and [Pilot Vball](https://amzn.to/35zjFT8?ref=sambeckbessinger.com).

What are your favourite work-gadgets, friends? I'd love to hear.