Sparky's Desk Setup

MacSparky · March 22, 2019, 8:53pm

Finally got around to posting this. I even exposed my underside.

https://www.macsparky.com/gear

JohnAtl · March 22, 2019, 9:12pm

re: your mounting system, I recently bought some VHB tape (the same tape that holds the skin on the Walt Disney Concert Hall), and it is wicked strong.

Anyone considered something a little less “tacky”? lol
I’m considering mounting one on the backside of my desk for backup drives, power supplies, etc.

Jonathan_Davis · March 22, 2019, 9:27pm

Do you not use your Synology for storage or is it now for Plex media storage only?

arjunmurti · March 22, 2019, 11:38pm

Thanks for sharing. Where can I purchase your daughter’s field guide?

BradG · March 23, 2019, 4:34am

@MacSparky I sincerely hope your reference to using your numpad with KM gets some airtime in the upcoming video field guide? Can’t leave us hanging like that!

Topre · March 23, 2019, 5:08am

I’m in the market of a powered hub but I wish there’s a USB-C port or two in the HooToo to charge the MacBook and fast charge the iPhone XS. Do you like HooToo for the brand or only this particular hub works out for you? Sad that there’s no USB-C.

anon41602260 · March 23, 2019, 10:40am

@MacSparky – the bell? For sound checks? Or calling the podcast to order

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HobbyCollector · March 23, 2019, 2:31pm

I believe that is for when @ismh mentions a KBase article?

MacSparky · March 23, 2019, 7:28pm

Yup. The first week we started podcasting together @ismh just mailed it to me. I was super nervous about the host transition and this little bell was so pleasing. It still makes me smile. I “ding” whenever he talks about kbase on the show.

MacSparky · March 23, 2019, 7:29pm

This isn’t the one. I believe Anker has some pretty good ones now that can power a MacBook.

MacSparky · March 23, 2019, 7:29pm

Never owned a Synology. Had a Drobo but it’s currently offline.

MacSparky · March 23, 2019, 7:30pm

I see what you did there.

Shruggie · March 23, 2019, 7:46pm

I love that bells are becoming a podcasting trope! ATP, Merlin Mann, and now Sparky!

timlawson · March 25, 2019, 9:40am

Great post @MacSparky. I noted the USB hub with interest. I have also tried many over the years but, like you, have found them to be poor in use.

I tried to see if the HooToo one recommended by David is available in the UK but sadly appears not to be. There is this more recent Anker one which seems similar. Does anyone know if HooToo and Anker are the same under the skin? I have had a non-powered Anker but that does not always pick up data connections so not happy with it.

ChrisUpchurch · March 25, 2019, 10:55am

I have the Anker USB hub. It’s worked well for me. The Wirecutter recommends it also:

timlawson · March 25, 2019, 11:14pm

Many thanks @ChrisUpchurch. Good review so looks like I will go for this one.

Aloysius_Kling · March 26, 2019, 2:35am

Is that a Rotring 600 on the pad of paper?