My New Consulting Workstation
My New Consulting Workstation (and Why I Love This Setup)
This setup is designed for productivity, reliability, and remote consulting for ERP systems. After years of juggling older hardware and cables, I finally wanted a workstation that I could trust — one that stayed consistent and let me move between laptop and desk mode instantly.
I’ve just finished putting this together — and I’m very proud of how it turned out.
The heart of the setup is my new Dell Inspiron 14 5440 connected to a Dell WD19S Dock. The dock keeps all my permanent connections (monitor, wired Ethernet, USB devices, etc.) plugged in — so I can simply unplug one cable from the laptop when I need to pick it up and go.
Up on the bookshelf above my monitor I have my network hardware and audio gear: a NetGear 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, my Xfinity Gateway (modem/router), Amazon Basics 2.0 speakers, and my Emerson CKS1521 clock.
On the desk itself, I use a Hisense 43-inch TV as my main display. Next to that are my webcam, my FIFINE USB mic, and my older Dell Inspiron 3650 (kept for backup and CD access). I also have a USB switch, a powered 6-port USB hub, my ergonomic wired keyboard and mouse, and my HP Envy 6020e printer.
This is all set up for quick switching. I can move from the laptop to the desktop or back again without unplugging or re-wiring anything — just press a couple of buttons.
For time-zone management, I keep the bookshelf clock set to local time and a digital clock on the upper-left corner of my screen set to London time (for when I work with UK clients). I also added LED backlighting behind the monitor for clean, soft fill lighting during video calls.
System Details (Specs & Gear)
Primary System
- Dell Inspiron 14 5440 — Intel® Core™ 150U @ 1.80GHz, 10 cores / 12 threads, 16GB memory, 1TB SSD
Other Hardware
- Dell Inspiron 3650 (backup system)
- Dell Dock WD19S — DisplayPort 1.4, dual HDMI, USB-C, USB 3, Ethernet
- Xfinity Gateway (modem/router)
- NetGear 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS308)
- Hisense 43R6+ Roku TV (43” 4K UHD)
- FIFINE K669B USB condenser microphone
- Amazon Basics 2.0 USB-powered stereo speakers
- HP Envy 6000 Series printer
- Amazon 6-port powered USB 3.0 hub
- X9 ergonomic wired split keyboard
- Logitech H390 USB headset
- Logitech C920s HD webcam
- ABLEWE 4-port USB switcher
- Emerson CKS1521 clock
- La Crosse WS-8117U-IT-AL atomic wall clock
- Power strip + surge protector (12 outlets, 4 USB)
This workstation gives me the stability and performance I need to support clients, build tools, and deliver consulting work from anywhere.
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