It had Sonoma installed but the update to 14.1.1 required a restart after I had completed the set-up.
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It had Sonoma installed but the update to 14.1.1 required a restart after I had completed the set-up.
I just bought my first Mac ever, Mac Studio M2 Max 1TB 
I am so happy and hyped, will post a screenshot soon
I am so happy and hyped, will post a screenshot soon
I just bought my first Mac ever, Mac Studio M2 Max 1TB
I am so happy and hyped, will post a screenshot soon
Dude!
"hyped" is a distinct understatement!
Congrats.
I foresee exciting times ahead, for you
Received my MS M2-max (64/2TB) last week, and my desk is somewhat overwhelmed:
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Three P2715Q's, and three(/four) CPU's
Two are nicely connected to the MS via an OWC TB3ADP2DP
Three P2715Q's, and three(/four) CPU's
Two are nicely connected to the MS via an OWC TB3ADP2DP
Not really a new setup as I'm still using my Mac Studio M1 64GB that is still chugging along (knocking on wood). However, it's a new location as I'm using my family room as my new studio. I'm getting a NAS in a few days that will be a new addition to my computer hardware.
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How is the smaller drive performing for you? What is the storage capacity? I have the 18TB version and it's slow, noisy and I wish that I had bought something else... how's the RAID unit performing?
I should had stated I'm getting a new Raid unit as the current one I don't trust it, it's also slow and the new one have 4 bays. I will post it when I get it.
The second ASD has arrived. The wiring is not definitive, but in any case..
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you still enjoying the upgrade from the iMac 2014? its the same machine I'm coming from and I'm impatiently waiting for my studio to arrive from the North Pole!
Of course! It's terrific, handles everything easily and looks great. Having Sonoma is a big improvement. No regrets!
Apologies for not being the tidiest of people!
Edit: Added a few more accessories! Feel like it’s now complete.
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M2Max 32GB/2TB; Samsung QN700B 55" 8k TV; Kensington Expert Mouse wireless trackball; DiTouch iPhone stand with iPhone 13 mini serving as a webcam when needed.
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Thank you! Adding a few finishing touches: Grovemade wool desk mat, black notepad + titanium pen, and "display rail". The rail will be placed angled in front of the Lego Mario "?" block and hold things like T5 SSD, AirPods, WifiMan Wizard, etc.
Universal Control is super awesome to involve the iPad for things that I don't necessarily want to take up monitor space for (media streaming, messaging, etc.)
Anyways, to answer your question: The Ecobee sensors are super handy! I've got 160+ accessories, 50+ scenes, 80+ automations, and these sensors definitely enable a solid number of automations. Have about 13 sensors spread throughout my home.
Obviously they tie into the Ecobee thermostat and that allows for a bit more comfort by averaging all of the temp values. But the main reason I have so many though is for motion/occupancy tracking. They are native HomeKit, have a very long battery life, are exceptionally reliable, and are pretty discrete/small.
By placing them strategically, you can effectively run automations for where you are/what you are doing. The ones in my basement (including desk area), keep my accent lighting on until no occupancy is detected in basement (also turns on the accent lighting when going down the stairs).
"display rail"?
I use the Honeywell T9, with (atm) two sensors synch'ed.
The Alexa-Integration part of the EcoB Sys prompted me to step-back on that.
Thank you for sharing!
That's a lot of aluminum.
I see you have much aluminum, too
Yup. But most of it is out of sight.
Work in progress 😅
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32-inch Dell UP3218K (7680x4320)
Mac Studio (M2 Max)
2TB Samsung 990 Pro (USB4 NVMe enclosure)
2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus (TB3 NVMe enclosure)
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numpad
Magic Mouse
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming mouse
Logitech G840 XL Gaming mouse pad and old silicone wrist rest
Sennheiser cans
Table with electric height adjustment measuring 150 x 62 cm (salvaged from the CRT era so it can lift 250 kg and made of solid steel and aluminum, it originally held a much deeper desk in two parts that could tilt and lift the CRT screen separately)
I usually change between sitting and standing if I am doing prolonged sessions in front of the screen. I also have a footrest and missing from the picture is the usual coffee cup 😂
Still working on cable management but need to install network sockets with keystones in the wall (behold the ethernet cable dangling down from the wall), run ethernet in the wall, paint the walls and put up better wall-mounted lighting 😅
32-inch Dell UP3218K (7680x4320)
Mac Studio (M2 Max)
2TB Samsung 990 Pro (USB4 NVMe enclosure)
2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus (TB3 NVMe enclosure)
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numpad
Magic Mouse
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming mouse
Logitech G840 XL Gaming mouse pad and old silicone wrist rest
Sennheiser cans
Table with electric height adjustment measuring 150 x 62 cm (salvaged from the CRT era so it can lift 250 kg and made of solid steel and aluminum, it originally held a much deeper desk in two parts that could tilt and lift the CRT screen separately)
I usually change between sitting and standing if I am doing prolonged sessions in front of the screen. I also have a footrest and missing from the picture is the usual coffee cup 😂
Still working on cable management but need to install network sockets with keystones in the wall (behold the ethernet cable dangling down from the wall), run ethernet in the wall, paint the walls and put up better wall-mounted lighting 😅
I remember when they started showing up in the office. People could choose what they wanted and the company ordered them. There were many that didn't last long-term. The one in the picture here looks like it's built like a tank.