What’s on your desk, Jônatas?

Hello! I’m Jônatas. I’m a developer and I also teach programming topics on my YouTube channel. Here, I work as a developer, take online German classes, stream on Twitch, and create videos for YouTube.

My setup starts with a Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro Gen 7, a company that makes Linux-focused laptops in Europe and has its own operating system, TuxedoOS. However, I use Arch Linux with the Cosmic Desktop; for recording, I switch to KDE Plasma instead of Cosmic.

The computer features a Core i7 12700H, 32 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. I have a 2K LCD monitor and a BenQ GW2790E, which is an entry-level model from BenQ.

I enjoy minimalist mechanical keyboards, so I got an Epomaker GK68XS (65% layout with Cherry Brown switches) through Kickstarter. At some point, I hope to get a Moonlander.

For my webcam, I use a Logitech StreamCam 1080p at 60fps for streaming, as the Tuxedo comes with a much weaker 720p webcam. Also, for my classes and videos, I have a Fifine K669 microphone. For lighting, I use a PK-26-ROHS LED panel. My desk is a Jummico Desk with two adjustable sizes. I also have a generic dock that I bought on AliExpress.

The highlights for me are the laptop, which is a joy to use with Linux and has great build quality, and the BenQ monitor, which, despite being an entry-level model, is very good. The advantage of a laptop with native Linux, like those from Tuxedo and System76, is that they offer maximum repairability: it’s quite easy to swap out the memory, for example. Plus, the firmware is open source, which is also a delight.

The monitor is 1080p at 100 Hz with several pre-configured profiles. The refresh rate hasn’t made much of a difference for me, mainly because I’m older (I’m 37) and I don’t game, so I usually keep it at 75 Hz. I use Cosmic (in alpha), and it works well for my needs, as I rely on terminal tools for about 90% of my work, so it really doesn’t complicate things.