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> "Free up" brain power Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who conti
by mandeepj 6y ago
> "Free up" brain power
Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.
- brailsafe 6y agoI don't mind music when the work is mundane, but I fucking hate needing to have something playing to drown out the sounds of people around me when I need to really think (best done in silence or with cafe noise for me). I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.
- geocar 6y ago> I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office. I close the door.
- kreeben 6y agoWhat is "door"?
- geocar 6y agoThis movable thing I have separating my office from the hallway.
- mandeepj 6y ago> What is "door"? A meeting room or a phone booth generally has a door :-)
- m463 6y agoPhone booth... ha. Kids may only see these in classic media like the matrix, dr who or the original superman.
- brailsafe 6y agoThis guy codes.
- codeyperson 6y agoWhite (or brown) noise!
- HenryBemis 6y ago3M - Peltor earmuffs/noise cancellers. I got two pairs of them, one next to the desk, one next to the bed. Anytime there is any noise that I cannot control, I put these on and (almost) everything goes away. After 30 seconds I only hear my heartbeat, and that 'goes away' after 1-2 minutes giving me (almost) total silence. At $20, it is the best one I've tried. It is not 'active' (mic filtering & speakers), it just has good foam tech. (not a ref link) https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Optime-Earmuff-H10A/dp/B007JZCVAQ/ https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Optime-Earmuff-H10A/dp/B007... If you get used to the 'weight' (not that much) they are also great for your meditation time.
- brailsafe 6y agoOh, I tried these last year. I'm glad they work for you and I'm sure for others, but it didn't work for me. The size took a little getting used to in an office, but that was fine. They just didn't work to completely remove the eating sounds that my coworker was making on our code assembly line.
- m463 6y ago3M classic superfit 33 earplugs (33 nrr) are comfortable and quiet. I buy a box of 250 and it lasts me forever.
- brailsafe 6y agoGood to know. I've tried other construction style 3M earmuffs that didn't come close to doing the trick.
- flippinburgers 6y agoI have to have total silence as well when seeking complete focus.
- fy20 6y agoI usually have music playing when I work, but when I leave the zone I often realise for the last 30 minutes I had headphones on for no reason, as the playlist finished :-)