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In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about their desk setups and how they’ve evolved, both as coders and video and course creators.

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Show Notes

03:36 - Desk

  • Scott
    • Ikea countertop on Jarvis Legs.
      • Four presets - sit, stand, horse stance, lunge
  • Wes
    • 8" Ikea Butcher Block countertop on legs
    • LackRack on wheels underneath
    • Desk at cottage is Maple Live Edge Slab on Hairpin Legs

09:01 - Chair

15:39 - Display

22:49 - Headphones

  • Scott
  • Wes
    • QC35s w/ Wicked Cushions - wish they charged over Wireless

24:58 - Mouse + Keyboard

29:18 - Laptop

33:43 - Dock + Connecting it all together

41:36 - Camera + Capture

44:11 - Microphone + Capture

49:06 - Lighting

55:22 - Storage / Backup / Home Server

57:50 - Other / Wish list

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