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I haven't used two screens in years! A 4k single display is great for me. I can get two windows side-by-side and that is the most I ever need. If I need more th

I haven't used two screens in years! A 4k single display is great for me. I can get two windows side-by-side and that is the most I ever need. If I need more than 2 windows I feel my workflow needs help.

core-questions 6y ago
It must be luxurious to actually be in charge of your workflow instead of having it dictated to you by tools.
dvtrn 6y ago
I recently went back to the world of two screens, laptop and external display, after being a 4 screen freak. It's my way of forcing myself to stop lying about being a multitasker and allow myself to focus on one thing, get it done or at least to a state where I can safely walk away from it, and move to the next without excess cognitive load. Found that the more screens I accumulated the more work I tried doing concurrently, and, well: Fuck that noise. MUCH more productive, and feel much less jittery about workload by allowing myself to focus on the cadence of work instead of the volume of work. Boss is happy with it too ;)
- jodrellblank 6y ago
  I don't know if it's Anne Robinson's legacy, but what on earth does the winky face add to an otherwise serious and reasonable comment? Are you implying the workload is some form of sexually satisfying your boss, that you're keeping them happy nudge nudge wink wink say no more? Are you implying sarcasm, that your boss is actually NOT happy with your improved mood and improved productivity? Are you implying that the boss is "happy", nudge nudge wink wink, so now you're the one getting extra favours, if you know what I mean? Are you implying you're not more productive, you're doing less, and you're putting on a sham act which your boss is falling for? I'm trying to imagine someone actually saying in-person "I rethought my workflow and now I'm calmer and more productive. And my boss is happy with it too". and then winking at me. And me not feeling skeeved out by it.
  - dvtrn 6y ago
    The winky face was just some fun and levity and on those terms, I really would not encourage trying to unpack the emoticon knapsack. Things tend to get weird. Have a good one! :) Edit: I do love me some Anne Robinson though.
  - qmmmur 6y ago
    Who hurt you?
    - jodrellblank 6y ago
      Nobody ;) and if that's not the most frustrating reply I could put to that, because of the winky face, I don't know what is. btw, after reading all of the entire comment ... wink wink, not serious, just kidding, gotcha!
nogabebop23 6y ago
strongly in agreement! One big screen seems the optimal work flow for me too.

core-questions 6y ago

It must be luxurious to actually be in charge of your workflow instead of having it dictated to you by tools.

dvtrn 6y ago

I recently went back to the world of two screens, laptop and external display, after being a 4 screen freak. It's my way of forcing myself to stop lying about being a multitasker and allow myself to focus on one thing, get it done or at least to a state where I can safely walk away from it, and move to the next without excess cognitive load. Found that the more screens I accumulated the more work I tried doing concurrently, and, well: Fuck that noise. MUCH more productive, and feel much less jittery about workload by allowing myself to focus on the cadence of work instead of the volume of work. Boss is happy with it too ;)

jodrellblank 6y ago
I don't know if it's Anne Robinson's legacy, but what on earth does the winky face add to an otherwise serious and reasonable comment? Are you implying the workload is some form of sexually satisfying your boss, that you're keeping them happy nudge nudge wink wink say no more? Are you implying sarcasm, that your boss is actually NOT happy with your improved mood and improved productivity? Are you implying that the boss is "happy", nudge nudge wink wink, so now you're the one getting extra favours, if you know what I mean? Are you implying you're not more productive, you're doing less, and you're putting on a sham act which your boss is falling for? I'm trying to imagine someone actually saying in-person "I rethought my workflow and now I'm calmer and more productive. And my boss is happy with it too". and then winking at me. And me not feeling skeeved out by it.
- dvtrn 6y ago
  The winky face was just some fun and levity and on those terms, I really would not encourage trying to unpack the emoticon knapsack. Things tend to get weird. Have a good one! :) Edit: I do love me some Anne Robinson though.
- qmmmur 6y ago
  Who hurt you?
  - jodrellblank 6y ago
    Nobody ;) and if that's not the most frustrating reply I could put to that, because of the winky face, I don't know what is. btw, after reading all of the entire comment ... wink wink, not serious, just kidding, gotcha!

nogabebop23 6y ago

strongly in agreement! One big screen seems the optimal work flow for me too.