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physically moving around is the trick. standing or sitting perfectly still for long periods is terrible for mind and body. i have a python program on my lapto

physically moving around is the trick. standing or sitting perfectly still for long periods is terrible for mind and body. i have a python program on my laptop that is typically running 35 minute sessions. then it locks my computer, requiring password unlock, AND locks the keyboard for 5-10 minutes, making that impossible immediately without a reboot. so i get up. walk around. space out for a while. think about things. beverage refill. space out more. sit back down. type in password. when i first started doing it, i’d be furious at times when my computer locked. now it’s as natural as breathing. would recommend.

simonmic 4y ago
Nifty ! How do you lock the keyboard ?
- nathants 4y ago
  using: xinput disable $id. code here: https://gist.github.com/nathants/e6b98ef1bb996492195a0cfa15bf73cf https://gist.github.com/nathants/e6b98ef1bb996492195a0cfa15b...
rex-mundi 4y ago
I'm assuming this is at your home office? If so how do you handle it locking your computer during a video call?
- nathants 4y ago
  yes, but i have used this in onsite work as well. i grep for a few critical apps, and avoid locking if any are open. screen recording, video call, etc. lock starts as soon as they exit.
  - rex-mundi 4y ago
    ah that makes sense, thanks!