NEW USER - Seeking advice: Best Mac Setup (2026)

[CA_Russell]

All,

 

I'm in search of what works best for the everyday workflow.

 

Current setup:

MacBook Pro M3 Pro chip w/ 36GB integrated ram, 1 TB ssd.

CA x17 Premier on MacOS Tahoe 26.3

Apple Magic Mouse

 

I would like current details as to what your using for pointer, and trackpad, if any aids.

There seems to be a great deal of appreciation for 3D Connexion and Logitech.

What do you like? Why? What works? 

 

Are there any resource(s) / app(s) outside of CA that you incorporate?

 

Pro's & Con's would be helpful in purchasing decisions.

I would like to know what works and how to augment my current workflow for speed, etc.

 

Thanks,

Ryan Russell

 

P.S.:

Converted from Nemetschek Vectorworks Architect 2026

VW Architect used Renderworks & Twinmotion for rendering.

[para-CAD]

Apps:

• Dropbox
• Raycast or Alfred
• Sketchup
• Notes or Evernote

Hardware:

• MX Master Mouse
• Caldigit Docking Station
• 3D Connexion (works perfect in Sketchup...not in chief)
• StreamDeck. Start mobile first - repurposed iPad.  $49 lifetime license

Training:

• Dan Baumann's Pro-Academy

 

I'll think of more in a while