MacStories Unwind Foldables, Hubs, and Weekend Picks
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Mar 27, 2026 They walk through a refresh of their gear setups and why items rotate in and out. Foldable phones, mini PCs, and a revived handheld gaming rig get attention. New monitor and USB hub choices lead into talk of desk mics and dock swaps. They also trade notes on browser frustrations and share quirky movie and game picks.
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Setups Page Captures Workflow Evolution
- MacStories Setups is updated quarterly to track gear and app changes over time.
- Federico and John use a changelog showing additions and removals to reveal workflow evolution and device turnover.
Reintroducing A Mac Mini Server And A Rare Dongle
- Federico described consolidating and diversifying his kit, adding some devices while simplifying workflows.
- He noted reintroducing a Mac mini server and independently finding the same rare USB-C HDMI 2.1 dongle John also used.
Standardize On One Docked Primary Computer
- Simplify by standardizing on one primary computer and dock it for desktop use to reduce complexity.
- Federico uses a single MacBook Pro daily and docks it to the Asus monitor to handle both laptop and desktop workflows.