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I used to think about this deeply, and have flipped the idea around - why can't we be doing more work (including writing and other computer work) outdoors? As

I used to think about this deeply, and have flipped the idea around - why can't we be doing more work (including writing and other computer work) outdoors? As a start, I've started https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMobileComputers/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMobileComputers/ and been going on stretches of doing laptop work outside more. By having a setup where you've either got the screen closer to the face (less glare) or an e-ink display, I've managed being outside for up to a few hours.

lazide 5y ago
The issue I have is that being outdoors is distracting due to constantly changing environment. If I'm trying to deep focus on something, it doesn't help. Even worse if the environment is somewhat uncontrolled (wilderness, city cafe) as there are potential safety issues if I truly deep focus. If I'm doing meetings, talking to folks, churning through a bunch of bs tasks, etc. then it's nice.
- seltzered_ 5y ago
  So far I've been learning this takes time to get used to (i.e. trying for multi-day streaks of trying to work outside), and: - The ergonomics / screen setup really make a difference in whether you can tolerate being there for 1 hour versus 4 hours. - I've been pretty intentional about finding spots that have are quiet with some constant (e.g. creekside babbling), if really needed headphones can help deal with wind noise. - If going to a coffee shop/bar look for places with outdoor seating in a rear area where you're not going to be distracted by cars driving by. - You'll need some old thin wool gloves with finger cutouts to deal with coldish days.
  - smichel17 5y ago
    How cold is coldish?
    - seltzered_ 5y ago
      Oh, when it gets below 60 degrees fahrenheit, or there's a wind. I can probably tolerate working outside as long as it's still sunny down to 50 degrees fahrenheit.

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I used to think about this deeply, and have flipped the idea around - why can't we be doing more work (including writing and other computer work) outdoors? As

by seltzered_ 5y ago

lazide 5y ago
The issue I have is that being outdoors is distracting due to constantly changing environment. If I'm trying to deep focus on something, it doesn't help. Even worse if the environment is somewhat uncontrolled (wilderness, city cafe) as there are potential safety issues if I truly deep focus. If I'm doing meetings, talking to folks, churning through a bunch of bs tasks, etc. then it's nice.
- seltzered_ 5y ago
  So far I've been learning this takes time to get used to (i.e. trying for multi-day streaks of trying to work outside), and: - The ergonomics / screen setup really make a difference in whether you can tolerate being there for 1 hour versus 4 hours. - I've been pretty intentional about finding spots that have are quiet with some constant (e.g. creekside babbling), if really needed headphones can help deal with wind noise. - If going to a coffee shop/bar look for places with outdoor seating in a rear area where you're not going to be distracted by cars driving by. - You'll need some old thin wool gloves with finger cutouts to deal with coldish days.
  - smichel17 5y ago
    How cold is coldish?
    - seltzered_ 5y ago
      Oh, when it gets below 60 degrees fahrenheit, or there's a wind. I can probably tolerate working outside as long as it's still sunny down to 50 degrees fahrenheit.