Aivars Meijers
I tried several different monitors for programming on mac, and it is difficult to choose the right one. Check the links below if you want to dive deep into macOS calling and retina display details.
DPI calculator:
What the hell is Retina: https://youtu.be/Hq8j5vsqCCo
Very good post about macOS scaling: https://bjango.com/articles/macexternaldisplays2/
▸ The best iOIS dev books, get your free copy here: https://www.bigmountainstudio.com/a/woyhk
▸ My favorite iOS Dev video courses: https://seanallen.teachable.com/?affcode=435775_kqiweteu
▸ My Apps: https://apple.co/3oUqqFD
My Programming Setup:
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▸ Favorite mouse: https://amzn.to/3R7ibCO
▸ IQUNIX mechanical keyboard (5% discount link): https://iqunix.store/aivars
▸ Monitor Light bar: https://amzn.to/3afmtaE
▸ Grovemade desk shelf: https://bit.ly/3e8pwzY
▸ CalDigit USB-C dock: https://amzn.to/3kGQt1J
▸ Headphones: https://amzn.to/3BKPeEP
▸ Microphone: Mic https://amzn.to/3LGbxQT
▸ 16” MBP M1Pro 16GB Ram 1TB SSD: https://amzn.to/3u2oj6a
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YouTube/Streaming video gear:
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▸ YouTube/Streaming camera: https://amzn.to/3qA0JcT
▸ Favorite Wide lens: https://amzn.to/39KRTCS
▸ HDMI to USB adapter for the camera: https://amzn.to/3lOB2lc
▸ Vlogging Microphone: https://amzn.to/3qFWE75
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Lights:
▸ Great affordable light that I use in videos: https://amzn.to/3fiFczn
▸ Soft-box for light: https://amzn.to/3gOj5ks
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Recommended Tools For content creators:
▸ 🎵 My music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sm3m6z
▸ Tubebuddy (YouTube optimization) – https://www.tubebuddy.com/Aivars
▸ Ecamm Live (Streaming) free trial: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aivars72
If you have any questions, you are welcome to ask in the comments as always, or feel free to DM on social networks:
https://www.instagram.com/aivars_meijers
https://twitter.com/Aivars_Meijers
https://www.twitch.tv/aivars_meijers
Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8BABNyMvxK
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 macOS Scaling
01:17 The best but pricey
02:25 24 and 27 VS Apple Studio Display
04:14 DPI Calculation
04:59 WTH is Retina
05:31 Regular screen VS Retina
05:42 Downsides of scaled resolution
07:39 The Best budget option
08:09 Usable 4K for macOS
09:21 27″ VS 32″ 4K monitors
09:37 What I’m going to use
10:14 Outro