In the article “My Setup (Q3 2025)” I outlined the systems I use at home, covering both personal and work use cases.

At work, I build upon my home setup, with the addition of two devices (one laptop and a desktop), specifically a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and a Framework Desktop.

The intent is to provide maximum flexibility for a wide range of workloads. For example, access to the three primary desktop operating systems (macOS, Windows, and Linux), as well as diverse bare metal hardware architectures (x86-64 and ARM).

The specification of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 can be found below:

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100 - 12C)
  • 32GB LPDDR5x (8448 MT/s)
  • 1TB M.2 PCI-e 4.0 NVM-e SSD
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
  • 13.8-inch LCD Touchscreen (2304x1536 @ 120Hz)
  • 2x USB-C (USB 4), 1x USB-A (USB 3.1), 1x 3.5mm Headphone, 1x Surface Connect

This device, alongside my Apple MacBook Pro and HP ZBook Ultra G1a, was selected for its balance of performance, portability, and battery life. It also has an excellent high resolution, high refresh rate display, and a quality camera and microphone setup.

These capabilities are valuable, as I spend a lot of time jumping between different locations and working on virtual conference calls. This combination of hardware allows me to continue with almost any workload or testing regardless of my location, maximising my efficiency and effectiveness.

The Framework Desktop runs Fedora for Linux-specific workloads, including Linux Containers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethical Hacking, etc. It also has a high-performance Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), with 128GB of unified memory, which is useful when running local AI models. The specification can be found below:

  • Framework Desktop
  • AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 3GHz Base / 5.1GHz Boost (16C/32T)
  • 128GB LPDDR5x-8000 Unified Memory
  • AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics (40 Graphics Cores)
  • 4TB Western Digital SN850X NVM-e SSD
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Headphone
  • AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4)
  • Realtek RTL8126 5Gbit Ethernet
  • 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x 3.5mm
  • 2x Expansion Card Slots

When I am at my desk, all devices connect to a Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G95C display (LS49CG954EU), which has a 5120x1440 at a maximum of 240Hz.

Work Setup

As you can see, for peripherals, I primarily use the Loitech MX Mechanical, Logitech MX Master 3S, and Opal C1.

I use two headsets, depending on the situation, the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 and Shokz OPENCOMM 2 UC

I am very fortunate to work in a very modern, open-plan office, which promotes collaboration.

Work Setup

Alongside being a great space, we have access to large meeting rooms, a cafe, a gym, and even a dedicated innovation room, which includes a range of hardware and software to promote curiosity.

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