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I use a 4k TV as a monitor - I can easily see full size my code editor, terminal output, a page of documentation and the web app/site I'm working on all at once
by michaelbuckbee 6y ago
I use a 4k TV as a monitor - I can easily see full size my code editor, terminal output, a page of documentation and the web app/site I'm working on all at once. It cuts down tremendously on the back and forth switching and reloading of things that don't feel like they take up much time but do materially eat into things.
- growlist 6y agoWould you mind sharing the model? I tried using my Hisense but it wouldn't work. And I've read that TVs won't always work properly as monitors, but then obviously there's a much wider and cheaper choice of TV panels than dedicated monitors.
- spire2985 6y ago2x of these: Samsung UN40KU6290FXZA You are aiming for something that supports both 4K (3840x2160) [or greater I suppose] and a 60Hz refresh rate in that mode. On cheaper models this can be found on a HDMI2.0 input. More expensive ones might have DisplayPort as an option. Shop around during TV season and you can find a quality model for $200/ea.
- growlist 6y agoThanks! Next question is whether I need a new graphics card.
- redblacktree15 6y agoOr better, use 3 4K screens :-) My record of the number of source files being opened concurrently was 10 when I was trying to understand a particularly nasty spaghetti code base.
- mekster 6y agoIsn't it annoying to keep moving your neck around than sticking to the main app window one at a time?