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Heya ^_^ Having read through all the other comments in my submission, your comment resonated with me the strongest. I was also on dual monitor and desktop com

Heya ^_^ Having read through all the other comments in my submission, your comment resonated with me the strongest. I was also on dual monitor and desktop computer setup, but taking inspiration from your story, I transitioned my workflow to just working on my laptop, and dropped down to a single monitor. It's been a complete game-changer for me in terms of convenience and portability. I just use multiple virtual desktops now and everything stays full-screened, so that when I plug/unplug from external monitor, nothing changes - identical workflow. It feels so right! Not sure if you'll still see this comment, but I just wanted to say thank you ^_^

leros 4y ago
That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know! (sidenote: I really wish HN had comment notifications)
- herodoturtle 4y ago
  Report back: After a bit of trial and error, I quickly realised that for this workflow to work, full screened applications is the best way. This is because my focus is less interrupted when my laptop's DPI complements my external display's DPI. And since I don't like having to strain my eye sight too much when working on my laptop, I'm still running my 10 year old ThinkPad X230 with a 1366x768 IPS display, which is pretty comfortable for those long 10+ coding marathons. For that reason, my chosen external display had to feel similar when working on my desktop keyboard on mouse. So I picked a 4k 32" Dell Ultrasharp, that I run at 1920x1080. I sit really far back. Relaxed coding lounge sort of thing. I've been using this design for a couple days now, and it has done wonders for my creativity and productivity. I must thank you again. If you're wondering about the low resolution preference, it's because it allows me to use my keyboard's built-in mouse more effectively ([0] ThinkPad Wireless TrackPoint Keyboard II), and thus I never have to lift my hands off the keys. This alone has increased my productivity significantly. Keyboard shortcuts are fast becoming my friend. Debian for the win. Oh I decided to take the lounge coding concept a little further, so I've also plugged in a KMV switch, allowing me to switch displays between the external monitor and the 120" projector with a press of a remote button. So depending on where I feel like sitting, my wireless keyboard follows me. Currently I'm in the Aeron at my desk, but for about 4 hours earlier I was coding from the sofa. For your external display, what's your preferred inch-size and resolution? And why? [0] https://www.lenovo.com/medias/4Y40X49493-01-500x400.png https://www.lenovo.com/medias/4Y40X49493-01-500x400.png

leros 4y ago

That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know! (sidenote: I really wish HN had comment notifications)

herodoturtle 4y ago
Report back: After a bit of trial and error, I quickly realised that for this workflow to work, full screened applications is the best way. This is because my focus is less interrupted when my laptop's DPI complements my external display's DPI. And since I don't like having to strain my eye sight too much when working on my laptop, I'm still running my 10 year old ThinkPad X230 with a 1366x768 IPS display, which is pretty comfortable for those long 10+ coding marathons. For that reason, my chosen external display had to feel similar when working on my desktop keyboard on mouse. So I picked a 4k 32" Dell Ultrasharp, that I run at 1920x1080. I sit really far back. Relaxed coding lounge sort of thing. I've been using this design for a couple days now, and it has done wonders for my creativity and productivity. I must thank you again. If you're wondering about the low resolution preference, it's because it allows me to use my keyboard's built-in mouse more effectively ([0] ThinkPad Wireless TrackPoint Keyboard II), and thus I never have to lift my hands off the keys. This alone has increased my productivity significantly. Keyboard shortcuts are fast becoming my friend. Debian for the win. Oh I decided to take the lounge coding concept a little further, so I've also plugged in a KMV switch, allowing me to switch displays between the external monitor and the 120" projector with a press of a remote button. So depending on where I feel like sitting, my wireless keyboard follows me. Currently I'm in the Aeron at my desk, but for about 4 hours earlier I was coding from the sofa. For your external display, what's your preferred inch-size and resolution? And why? [0] https://www.lenovo.com/medias/4Y40X49493-01-500x400.png https://www.lenovo.com/medias/4Y40X49493-01-500x400.png