Setups
Hardware and desk setups for modern work.
Practical setup guides for founders, creators, remote workers, product teams, designers, AI engineers, and developers who want less friction in their day.
Founder & Startup
Desk gear, SaaS tooling, remote-founder kits, and startup office recommendations for people building companies.
Founder Desk Setup (2026): The Hardware I'd Buy Again
A practical founder desk setup built around reliable hardware, comfortable peripherals, better calls, and fewer daily distractions.
Solo Founder Setup (2026): Gear and Tools for Building Alone
A solo founder setup with hardware, AI tools, planning apps, call gear, and desk products for building without a large team.
SaaS Founder Tech Stack (2026): Tools and Gear I Would Start With
A SaaS founder stack covering AI coding tools, analytics, support, billing, docs, and the hardware that keeps the workflow smooth.
Startup Office Setup (2026): Practical Gear for a Small Team
A startup office setup with desks, monitors, call gear, charging, shared equipment, and software picks for small teams.
Bootstrapped Founder Setup (2026): Lean Gear That Still Feels Premium
A bootstrapped founder setup focused on high-leverage gear, AI tools, reliable calls, and products worth buying before luxury upgrades.
Remote Founder Setup (2026): Workstation, Calls, Travel, and AI Tools
A remote founder setup for home offices, travel days, customer calls, async updates, and AI-assisted company building.
AI & Development
Hardware and software stacks for AI developers, Cursor users, Claude Code workflows, data science, and ML engineering.
AI Developer Setup (2026): The Hardware Behind Modern AI Workflows
A practical AI developer setup for coding with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub, docs, terminals, and deployment tools.
Cursor Developer Setup (2026): The Best Gear for AI Coding
A Cursor developer setup with screen space, laptop picks, peripherals, headphones, and software for AI-assisted coding.
Claude Code Developer Setup (2026): Terminal-First AI Coding Gear
A Claude Code developer setup for terminal-heavy workflows, repository work, testing, review, and deep implementation sessions.
Vibe Coding Setup (2026): Tools for Fast AI App Building
A vibe coding setup for founders, designers, and developers building prototypes with AI app builders and coding agents.
Full Stack Developer Setup (2026): Gear for Building Frontend and Backend
A full stack developer setup for coding, databases, docs, tests, deployments, AI assistants, and long focused sessions.
AI Engineer Setup (2026): Hardware and Tools for LLM Work
An AI engineer setup for notebooks, APIs, evals, vector databases, prompt work, coding agents, and model experimentation.
Data Scientist Setup (2026): Gear for Analysis, Notebooks, and AI
A data scientist setup for notebooks, dashboards, SQL, Python, research, meetings, and model-assisted analysis.
Machine Learning Engineer Setup (2026): Workstation, Tools, and Gear
A machine learning engineer setup for experiments, model review, coding, MLOps, notebooks, and production workflows.
Product & Design
Product, UX, Figma, agency, and freelance design setups for better research, review, and interface work.
Product Designer Desk Setup (2026): Gear for Figma, Research, and Review
A product designer desk setup with display, input, video, audio, tablet, and software recommendations for modern design work.
UX Researcher Setup (2026): Gear for Interviews, Notes, and Synthesis
A UX researcher setup for interviews, call quality, transcription, synthesis, repositories, and stakeholder communication.
Product Manager Setup (2026): Tools for Roadmaps, Research, and Meetings
A product manager setup for calls, specs, roadmaps, analytics, customer notes, AI synthesis, and stakeholder updates.
Figma Designer Setup (2026): Desk Gear and Tools for Interface Work
A Figma designer setup for UI design, prototypes, component libraries, critique, screen sharing, and visual detail work.
Design Agency Setup (2026): Gear and Software for Client Work
A design agency setup for client calls, brand work, Figma, presentations, recording, reviews, and project operations.
Freelance Designer Setup (2026): Lean Gear for Better Client Work
A freelance designer setup with practical product picks for proposals, Figma work, calls, presentations, and travel.
Content Creation
Creator stacks for YouTube, podcasts, newsletters, LinkedIn, AI-assisted content, recording, and publishing.
Content Creator Stack (2026): The Essential Tools for Creating at Scale
A practical creator setup for videos, podcasts, newsletters, tutorials, short-form content, and repeatable publishing workflows.
YouTube Creator Setup (2026): Cameras, Audio, Lighting, and Workflow
A YouTube creator setup with camera, microphone, lighting, editing, shortcuts, storage, and desk recommendations.
Podcast Setup (2026): Microphones, Recording Gear, and Workflow
A podcast setup with microphone, headphones, lighting, recording software, remote interviews, and desk recommendations.
Newsletter Creator Setup (2026): Tools for Research, Writing, and Publishing
A newsletter creator setup for research, writing, editing, publishing, reading, audio, focus, and repeat content workflows.
LinkedIn Creator Setup (2026): Tools for Writing, Video, and Distribution
A LinkedIn creator setup for short posts, carousels, video, recording, repurposing, analytics, and professional content workflows.
AI Content Creator Setup (2026): Tools for Faster Research and Production
An AI content creator setup for research, scripts, editing, repurposing, recording, design, and repeat publishing workflows.
Remote Work
Home office, digital nomad, minimalist, productivity, and executive desk setups for calmer remote work.
Remote Work Setup (2026): Building a Comfortable and Productive Home Office
A practical remote work setup for comfort, focus, video calls, desk ergonomics, and cleaner everyday productivity.
Home Office Setup (2026): Gear for Better Focus and Comfort
A home office setup with desk, chair, monitor, dock, lighting, audio, webcam, power, and cable recommendations.
Digital Nomad Setup (2026): Lightweight Gear for Working Anywhere
A digital nomad setup with travel-friendly laptop gear, charging, audio, trackers, tablet, reading, and remote-work tools.
Minimalist Desk Setup (2026): Fewer Products, Better Work
A minimalist desk setup focused on essential gear, clean power, fewer cables, strong ergonomics, and simple daily workflows.
Productivity Setup (2026): Gear and Apps for Focused Work
A productivity setup with desk gear, focus tools, automation, notes, calendar, audio, lighting, and product recommendations.
Executive Home Office Setup (2026): Premium Gear for Calls and Deep Work
An executive home office setup with premium monitor, chair, desk, video, audio, lighting, power, and workflow recommendations.
More Setups
Additional gear guides for everyday tech, cable management, coffee, and small upgrades that make work easier.
Everyday Tech Essentials (2026): Small Gadgets I Would Keep Around
A practical list of small tech accessories for travel, reading, calls, devices, bags, and everyday work.
Desk Accessories and Cable Management (2026): Small Upgrades That Make Work Easier
A practical desk-accessory guide for cleaner charging, safer power, fewer cable messes, and easier daily setup.
Coffee Aficionado Setup (2026): 20 Espresso Machines Worth Knowing
A practical espresso setup guide from beginner machines like the Gaggia Classic to prosumer dual boilers and La Marzocco Linea machines.