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MacBook Pro covers for aging Mac mini in picture-perfect rig [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:30:53 +0000

Some setups just ooze good taste, like today's featured MacBook Pro workstation. Check out the cool wallpaper on the LG ultra-wide display.

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Clean workstation boasts killer mechanical keyboard [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:30:53 +0000

Compact keyboards dominate setups these days, but today's MacBook Pro rig boasts a nearly full-sized and customizable tenkeyless keyboard.

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M4 Mac mini takes over for ‘semi-retired’ M1 MacBook Pro [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:30:26 +0000

Today's Mac mini computer setup sees the potent little desktop giving a hard-working MacBook Pro a break after five years of hard use.

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Cool dual-display rig unleashes fearsome dinos on Hawaii [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:30:49 +0000

Today's Hawaii-based M2 Max MacBook Pro setup sports 4K LG monitors that bring their dinosaur wallpaper to life.

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See a triple-display workstation’s 11-year evolution [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:30:10 +0000

The 3-display setup is popular. Today's Mac Studio rig has kept itself that way for over a decade -- but with tons of gear changes.

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Mac mini drives dual Studio Displays and LG DualUp sidekick [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 19 May 2025 15:30:11 +0000

The LG DualUp monitor is an odd bird, nearly square in shape. But today's Mac mini setup adds it to dual Studio Displays.

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Try these crazy ways to get Touch ID with or without Magic Keyboard [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:30:20 +0000

In today's featured M1 Max MacBook Pro setup, you can find out how to get Magic Keyboard with Touch ID without the keyboard.

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5-computer workstation boasts gargantuan 57-inch display [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:30:02 +0000

Think you have a huge computer monitor? Take a peek at today's featured five-computer setup. Its 57-inch curved Samsung display is mammoth.

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Mac mini rig elevates cable management to art form [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:30:19 +0000

Today's immaculate dual-display Mac mini setup shows the best desk cable management tricks remain hidden (by design).

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Trio of small screens extend Studio Display in MacBook rig [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 05 May 2025 15:30:53 +0000

A portable monitor is just one of three small screens in a very clean MacBook Pro and Studio Display setup.

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Behold ‘an Apple fan’s dream setup’ [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:30:43 +0000

One Apple fan's dream setup may not be another's. This MacBook Pro, Mac mini and Studio Display user found that out on social media.

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Dual MacBook rig seems quite at home in camera and Lego museum [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:30:35 +0000

Lego models and an extensive camera collection grace today's setup, which also features dual MacBooks on stands flanking a 4K display.

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I want everything in this Mac Studio workstation [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:30:28 +0000

What's not to love in a M1 Max Mac Studio and Pro Display XDR setup? Maybe a newer computer. Check out the super-cool pegboard stands.

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Sublime KEF speakers rock Mac mini rig [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:30:58 +0000

If you can afford them, you can't really go wrong with KEF speakers. Today's Mac mini setup adds a subwoofer and great headphones, too.

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Killer Mac mini rig sports color-calibrated BenQ displays [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:30:52 +0000

Dual BenQ monitors make the most of Mac color matching in this slick M4 Pro Mac mini setup with Edifier speakers.

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Mac mini user ditches Studio Display for ultra-wide OLED monitor [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:30:56 +0000

Today's Mac mini user finally gave up their Studio Display in favor of a Samsung ultra-wide monitor that excels at gaming.

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Sometimes it’s all about the irresistible knick-knacks [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:30:51 +0000

This Mac mini user is justifiably proud of his cable management, but commenters only care about cool mood-lighting decor in the setup.

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Old Thunderbolt displays keep up with new Studio Display [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:30:52 +0000

Apple's old Thunderbolt displays sport 2K resolution and Studio Display brings 5K, yet this Mac mini user loves the old screens in his setup.

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These wild gaming light bars look like antennas [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:30:09 +0000

The strange sticks jutting up on either side of today's Mac mini setup aren't antennas, they're Govee Light Bars for gaming.

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Mac mini drives brilliant pair of well-mounted displays [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:30:06 +0000

This Mac mini user would love to go with 5K Asus displays. But he's delighted with a pair of 4K screens mounted on Huanuo dual monitor arms.

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Add great audio to your workstation the easy way [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:30:19 +0000

Lots of folks would love to upgrade their daily-driver audio. Today's iMac setup shows the way with a Blue Yeti mic on a boom arm and more.

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Crisp new 4K external display brightens MacBook Pro rig’s visuals [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:48 +0000

This simple but effective MacBook Pro workstation gets a boost from a Dell display that brings the setup to a whole new level.

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Another easy way for 2 laptops to share 1 display [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:30:16 +0000

A dual vertical laptop stand provides a simple fix for a widespread problem -- switching between laptops on a shared display.

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Affordable Aune open-back headphones thrill for the price [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:30:48 +0000

Today's Mac Studio users loves his Aune AR5000 open-back, over-ear headphones. And for the affordable price, almost anyone might.

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Compact MacBook Pro station wins for best use of space [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:30:16 +0000

When it comes to saving space in an incredibly compact and efficient workstation, today's MacBook Pro setup takes the cake.

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Kanto speakers sculpt Mac mini rig’s sound [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:30:30 +0000

Nice-looking (and sweet-sounding) Kanto speakers on stands and a powerful Kanto subwoofer under the desk make this Mac mini setup sing.

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M4 iMac makes surprisingly rare appearance [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:30:45 +0000

Today's iMac setup shows how neat and tidy a workstation the all-in-one desktop can make. But the user nearly went with a Mac mini.

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Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty ‘Mac Pro’ [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:30:56 +0000

Today's setup features a Mac mini stand that dresses up the little desktop machine as a small-but-mighty Mac Pro.

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Look bad on video? Try this weird lighting trick. [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:30:07 +0000

This M4 Mac mini setup features a typical monitor light bar with webcam riding on top, plus two separate Ulanzi LED light panels.

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Get into mechanical gaming keyboards with this $40 pick [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:30:13 +0000

If you're curious about an affordable mechanical keyboard for gaming or other uses, check out what this MacBook Pro user relies on.

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Studio Display beats down Samsung ultra-wide monitor [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0000

When it comes to good displays for Mac mini, today's user finds Studio Display trounces his new Samsung, and others agree.

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His-and-hers MacBook Pro rigs make for matrimonial bliss [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:30:05 +0000

Put 2 MacBooks together and what do you have? In today's featured setup, it's a his-and-hers matrimonial workstation that just works.

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Smoothly integrate 2 Macs in 1 workstation [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:30:02 +0000

When it comes using 2 Macs in 1 setup, easy integration methods using Mac functionality and one hardware addition can help.

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Gamer loves easily switching from MacBook Pro to PC [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:30:49 +0000

Today's MacBook Pro rig can help you choose which setup KVM switch and Thunderbolt 3 dock to add to a dual-computer workstation.

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New audio interface and microphone give good voice to MacBook Pro rig [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:45:38 +0000

Our setups writer finally added a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface with microphone to his evolving workstation. Here's how it went.

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Mac mini and potent 20-in-1 dock power killer workstation [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:30:13 +0000

Today's power user from Finland stuck with his former MacBook dock and found it a great dock for M4 Mac mini: the iVanky FusionDock Max 1.

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Gorgeous workstation goes big on premium audio gear [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:30:07 +0000

Jealous much? Today's gorgeous MacBook Pro setup features primo audio gear, including a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer.

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This multi-MacBook rig has ‘everything’ [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:30:52 +0000

Today's dual-MacBook-and-PC setup with "everything" features a Beelink mini PC in a 3D-printed housing with a 7-inch touchscreen display.

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M4 Mac mini user loves his Samsung ultra-wide monitor [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:45:35 +0000

When challenged, today's M4 Mac mini setup user defended his Samsung ultra-wide monitor, saying it's been great so far.

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Should you mount speakers sideways on stands? [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:30:58 +0000

Yamaha studio monitor speakers, suitable for pro music production, give Mac mini great voice (even on their sides).

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Good luck finding the Mac mini in this workstation [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:35:34 +0000

You'd never guess today's setup features a Mac mini, because it's mounted on the back of a Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K monitor.

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Why some audiophiles choose AirPods Pro 2 over wired headphones and earbuds [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:30:52 +0000

In a wireless earbuds vs. wired earbuds face-off, audiophiles might prefer wired. But AirPods Pro 2 often win for their convenience factor.

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Can you use a big OLED TV as a MacBook monitor? Heck yes! [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:30:53 +0000

Everybody loves a big, beautiful external display in a computer setup -- and this LG OLED TV monitor is a great way to go.

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Edifier audio gear rocks Nepalese MacBook Pro rig [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:45:44 +0000

Edifier audio gear rocks today's featured MacBook Pro setup. The excellent speakers and noise-canceling headphones are super affordable, too.

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Is Studio Display ‘less than ideal’ for photo editing? [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:30:31 +0000

Today's featured MacBook Pro setup uses a Studio Display for photo editing, but discussion broke out about how "ideal" it is for the task.

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Software sharpens text on MacBook Pro rig’s external 4K display [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:30:42 +0000

M2 Pro MacBook Pro setup user with 32-inch 4K BenQ Thunderbolt display finds software sharpens up text nicely.

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MacBook Pro user swears by Magic Trackpad for a good reason [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:30:19 +0000

A mouse for most cursor movements and a Magic Trackpad 3 for gestures really does the trick for most users (even if some prefer just one).

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Polk Audio system brilliantly boosts Mac mini’s sound [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:30:41 +0000

In today's featured setup, Polk Audio boosts Mac mini sound tremendously, while even more Polk gear pumps up a fantastic home theater.

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Genius MacBook rig makes space with clever wall mounts [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:30:24 +0000

Today's MacBook setup with wall-mounted display -- a giant smart TV, no less -- makes great use of space in a bedroom.

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M4 Mac mini lives in a killer backyard shed conversion [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:30:33 +0000

Not many backyard man sheds or she shacks can compete with the home of today's M4 Mac mini setup, now a WFH office and home theater.

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MacBook Air rig boasts ‘best’ noise-canceling headphones [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:30:35 +0000

Are Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in a Mac setup the best of the best? Many folks seems to think so, although great alternatives abound.

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M2 MacBook Air takes off like rocket with 3 external displays [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:30:16 +0000

A stout Ugreen Revodok connects multiple displays in today's M2 MacBook Air setup, which flies high with a Lego Saturn V rocket!

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Software engineer shows off parade of powerful MacBooks [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:30:12 +0000

Today's featured setup figures heavily in a software engineer's MDM testing on MacBooks, so he keeps an army of powerful M-series machines.

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Pairing tiny M4 Pro Mac mini with giant curved display [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:30:48 +0000

Today's M4 Pro Mac mini setup pairs the powerful little desktop machine with a 5K2K-resolution curved ultra-wide display from Dell.

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First-time Mac owner KVM-switches between M4 Pro mini and Windows laptop [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:45:11 +0000

Using a Mac-Windows KVM switch, today's M4 Pro Mac mini setup brings in a Windows laptop on the fly using the same peripherals.

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