Great post @swyx
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You convinced me to watch this talk. I just need to find time for it ;)
Have at least two, maybe three monitors. Using just one "is like eating off the airplane tray."
Mhhh it could be true years ago.. but now, I believe, operating systems manage workspaces in a very efficient way. Apart from adding noise/favoring distractions (because a screen is dedicated to Slack/Mail), I don't get the value of multiscreening.
There is no substitute for real estate. Virtual is not the same thing. I used four monitors for years with one just for quick searching etc. I dropped down to three when I got the 1440p 32" monitor, and I use two now, but plan on going back to 3 when I can. Everyone is different. I like to see everything at once.
fwiw i use window managers religiously, and after living on just 1 laptop screen during covid, i definitely see his point. went and order a monitor right away after.
Great post @swyx 👏
You convinced me to watch this talk. I just need to find time for it ;)
Mhhh it could be true years ago.. but now, I believe, operating systems manage workspaces in a very efficient way. Apart from adding noise/favoring distractions (because a screen is dedicated to Slack/Mail), I don't get the value of multiscreening.
There is no substitute for real estate. Virtual is not the same thing. I used four monitors for years with one just for quick searching etc. I dropped down to three when I got the 1440p 32" monitor, and I use two now, but plan on going back to 3 when I can. Everyone is different. I like to see everything at once.
3 monitors (including one 32")?! Looks like a proper battlestation!! I guess you don't have neck problems ;)
But yeah I get your point, we all have different need. If we need something that can have an impact on our productivity, we should get it.
fwiw i use window managers religiously, and after living on just 1 laptop screen during covid, i definitely see his point. went and order a monitor right away after.
Interesting. I might be the only one who feel more productive with one screen only :)
Your feelings are valid, just not universal. but that's OK!