Mac Desk Accessories Worth Checking Out

[MacRumors]

Every year or two, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares a desk tour featuring the Mac-centric products that he uses to record and edit his videos for the site. Today, Dan is sharing an updated 2024 desk video, highlighting desk accessories that might be worth checking out for your own setup.

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• Uplift Desk - Dan uses an Uplift Standing desk, priced starting at $569. Uplift makes all kinds of accessories for its desks, from drawers to hammocks. Dan has a motion board for increasing movement, microphone arm, and headphone holder.
• Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat - The $130 Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat has a built-in Qi wireless charger that works with the iPhone and AirPods, plus it has a hideaway space for documents.
• Gather Monitor Stand - Gather has a selection of Monitor Stands that raise up a display and also offer handy storage for a MacBook. Pricing starts at around $269, and there are add-on accessories for an additional fee.
• Iodyne Pro Data - This one is for video editors and those who need a lot of storage that's well-protected. The 12TB Pro Data from Iodyne is priced at $4,450 and goes up from there.
• Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse - There are a lot of options for peripherals, but Apple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse are classics.
• Nomad Stand One Max - For charging the iPhone and Apple Watch, Nomad's Stand One Max delivers quick charging speeds and aesthetics. It's not cheap at $180, though.
• Lab22 Headphone Stand - For over-ear headphones like the AirPods Max, the $85 Lab22 Headphone Stand keeps them up and out of the way when not in use.

What are your favorite desk accessories for your Mac setup? Let us know in the comments below.

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[1Peace]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

 

[fel10]

lol this post made for the 1% members

 

[Reason077]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

It’s a pretty good mouse IMO. I find I really miss the Magic Mouse’s touch surface when I’m using other mice.

The lightning port location is admittedly an interesting design choice, but it’s overblown because the battery lasts for months and you need to charge it so rarely anyway.

It’s not a good mouse for gaming, though.

I will definitely buy the next version when they come out with USB-C!

 

[jacobweber]

Sorry, but those are not desk accessories. THESE are desk accessories.

 

[spaxxedout]

Big fan of Logitech MX series. Wish Apple would make a mechanical keyboard / pro mouse, but these do the job alright.

 

[hovscorpion12]

With Lightning port going extinct, I can see Apple going hard with USB-C. imagine a MX mouse built with Apple aesthetic with the USB-C port in the rear.

 

[MiniMoke]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

I like them, Even the Magic Mouse

 

[jb310]

There are a lot of options for peripherals, but Apple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse are classics.

I personally prefer the Magic Trackpad, and I think it's more comfy than any mouse.

 

[roland.g]

Quite the $$ collection. But an $85 headphone stand. Ok. Sure.

Just like so many accessories these days, nice but way too much compared to the price of the item they support.

 

[AlmightyKang]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

Came in to complain about that!

 

[anakin44011]

FWIW...The Uplift desk is a serious game-changer, especially if you are over 40 and/or have a bad back. I can't believe I wanted so long to buy mine.

 

[icanhazmac]

MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard - Full Size or Mini | Logitech

Experience a new level of flow state with the MX Keys S. A high-performance wireless keyboard that is engineered for speed and precision.

www.logitech.com

MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech

Shop MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse. Features precision tracking, quiet click buttons, MagSpeed scroll wheel, app customization, flow between devices, and more

www.logitech.com

IMHO way better than the "magic" offerings.

@Dan Barbera I love 2 screens (27" 1440 Dells), will never go back to a single. I would like to try an ultra-wide but just can't bring myself to buy one in case I hate it, I would prefer to work with one for a couple weeks first.

 

[jz0309]

Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat - The $130 Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat has a built-in Qi wireless charger that works with the iPhone and AirPods, plus it has a hideaway space for documents.

Nomad Stand One Max - For charging the iPhone and Apple Watch, Nomad's Stand One Max delivers quick charging speeds and aesthetics. It's not cheap at $180, though.

how many iPhones do you have to charge? a mat for iphone/AirPods? a stand for iPhone/AW?
I mean, for me, that would be overkill, but, to each their own ...

 

[CarAnalogy]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

I might get one when I'm old and grey and they finally update it to USB-C. I miss the touchpad gestures when using a mouse.

Side note, I really wish Apple would get it together and make scrolling motion independent for touchpad and mouse.

I get the impression Apple just hates mice for some reason. The one button mouse, the hockey puck, the dead-on-its-back-to-charge Magic Mouse (which seems to have been abandoned), etc.

 

[hovscorpion12]

how many iPhones do you have to charge? a mat for iphone/AirPods? a stand for iPhone/AW?
I mean, for me, that would be overkill, but, to each their own ...

It looks like the Nomad is a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger, whereas the ATL is a 2-in-1. I agree. Most have 1 iPhone to Airpods or AW. I guess it's more convenience.

Personally, I like the Charging matt.

 

[iPay]

Magic Mouse as a proposition? That’s brave!

Wireless charging for the Magic Mouse could be a thing. Unfortunately, the summer intern who designed the thing was found missing after two months. Since then, noone dare touch the MM by fear of the DeadBug Curse.

 

[ignatius345]

Got one of these (in a brown leather color) a couple years ago, and it's held up perfectly. I actually prefer that it's not real leather because I can set my coffee on it and not worry I'm going to mess it up.

Eco-Leather Deskmate | Computer Peripherals - Satechi

satechi.net

One of the sides has no logo, btw.

 

[Unity451]

I've used one monitor for years, but I utilize the spaces function so that I always have at least 4 desktops that I can rotate through for different things. Only occasionally do I wish that I had a second monitor for certain projects, but it never justifies the need for the extra space on the desk.

 

[ignatius345]

Gather Monitor Stand - Gather has a selection of Monitor Stands that raise up a display and also offer handy storage for a MacBook. Pricing starts at around $269, and there are add-on accessories for an additional fee.

LOL, $269. I'd probably just do this which looks quite nice and is like 1/10 the price

 

[macduke]

I love my Uplift desk! I got the commercial version which is more stable, and the “industrial” color is the way to go if you want it t to being some warmth along with a nice wooden top. I made my own solid walnut top for it though because I have a workshop and it only cost me a couple hundred bucks vs. $900 from uplift.

I finished the rest of my basement in 2018 to build a studio but I wanted a space upstairs by a window so I can get some daylight and fresh air through the windows. I just disconnect the one cord from my TB dock and bring my MBP upstairs anytime I want a standing break in the sun.

Here are some photos from when I built it last month:

 

[TimB21]

Have two monitors at home, only one at work and I miss the second one but if I bought one it'd overwhelm my office and people's attention.

 

[stereoscott]

I’d recommend the Benks Headphone Stand as it has a curve that matches the AirPods Max headband. Also, I prefer the Benks 3-in-1 stand as it allows you to have your phone in portrait mode and hide the watch charger (seldom used) flat. It’s not a super fast charger and doesn’t come with the power brick but I find when charging at a desk you don’t need super fast charging anyway.

One thing that isn’t covered here is lighting. IKEA has a cool cheap clear led globe bulb (“MOLNART”) that I paired with a “HÅRSLINGA” floor lamp and it provides a great warm vibe.

 

[atomx66]

Regarding the standing desk, I'd opt for the Flexispot E7 Plus. It's about the same price, but it has four legs and is extremely stable--there is minimal wobble, even when raised 5+ feet. It can also hold up to 540 lbs, so it's rock-solid.
Flexispot E7 Plus

 

[JonnyMacx86]

Hardly a Mac accessory but I keep my Phoebe Spengler Funko Pop on my desk while I work.