Our editors’ desk setups, part 7: Domi sees double

Domagoj Belancic

22-2-2024

Translation: Patrik Stainbrook

In this series, our editors will reveal which equipment they use every day – be it for work or gaming. My workstation with its dual-monitor setup is a work in progress.

For a long time, I had a huge LG OLED monitor on my desk. I wasn’t really happy with the setup. The monster display was great for gaming, but it really got on my nerves at work.

In text programs, the screen kept dimming its brightness, because of the risk of burn-in and such. Finding a good layout for my virtual workstation on such a huge device in 16:9 format was difficult too. So, I recently decided to switch to a dual-monitor setup without OLED.

Monitors and PC – two are better than one

But I’m not completely satisfied with my new setup either. What annoys me most is the uneven brightness and the different colour temperatures on these monitors. The left monitor is significantly warmer and brighter than the right one. There’s also an annoying coil whine on the left monitor. I hate it, but I’ve got used to it over time. Until I notice it again and want to throw it out of the window.

Apart from that, I like the screens when gaming. They offer a refresh rate of 144 Hz and HDR. The HDR doesn’t look as impressive as on an OLED screen, but it certainly fulfils its purpose Speaking of gaming, there’s an absolute beast hiding under the desk.

Podcast equipment – let there be light

My Elgato Facecam is attached to the Elgato Multi Mount Solid Arm by the right-hand keylight. This saves me another tripod that I’d otherwise have to mount on my desk. And the webcam does its job well.

Speakers – good sound, annoying software

Mouse and keyboard – don’t care

My mouse is a Logitech MX Master 3. To me, it’s simply the best mouse ever, period. The fun magnetic scroll wheel is a nice bonus.

Between order and decor

I try to keep my workstation as clean as possible, so good cable management is particularly important to me. This looks fine on the desk, but things get a bit more chaotic under it. Luckily, I don’t have to look at that part.

To the right of the lamp there’s a Link amiibo from Tears of the Kingdom. Looks like he wants to keep the PlayStation buttons in check. To the left of the lamp, I planted a talking flower from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. I love that game.

I put stuff I don’t need in a Songmics filing cabinet under my desk. There’s more chaos than order, but luckily I only encounter it briefly when I open a drawer. As the filing cabinet is ultra-ugly, I keep placing stickers all over it.

Table and chair – eww and meh

I don’t know how long I’ll have this setup. I’m not at all happy with the table. It’s height-adjustable, but wobbles like crazy after just a few centimetres. I can’t remember where I bought this thing, otherwise I’d have written a negative review long ago. If you have any tips for a good, height-adjustable table with strong cable management, put it in the comments!

I’m also unhappy with my chair, the Noblechairs Epic. It’s okay, but the sticky leather is annoying in summer. I sweat like crazy on it. I’m currently looking for a slightly more breathable alternative. It should also be a little softer. Again, I’d appreciate your input – which chair would you recommend?

If you’ve missed an episode of our desk setups, here’s the full list:

Samuel:

David:

Flo:

Jan:

Kevin:

Domi:

Tinu:

Domagoj Belancic

Senior Editor

Domagoj.Belancic@digitecgalaxus.ch

My love of video games was unleashed at the tender age of five by the original Gameboy. Over the years, it's grown in leaps and bounds.

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