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I tried using just a laptop screen for a year, after using 2-3 monitors before that. I just recently switched back to using 2 monitors (well, my laptop + a big
by joeld42 14y ago
I tried using just a laptop screen for a year, after using 2-3 monitors before that. I just recently switched back to using 2 monitors (well, my laptop + a big monitor).
Using the single small screen did help my focus and attention, but I found that that was more due to habits it created. There were plenty of cases where I miss the extra real estate and felt it slowed me down.
Now I feel like I have improved my habits, I still close down apps so I'm working on one thing at a time, I have stopped keeping my email/twitter on the second monitor to invite distraction, etc. But now I have the added luxury (it does feel like a luxury) of the extra screen real estate.
- mijustin 14y agoI agree: I think if you can develop good habits then 2 screens could work well. It's interesting how you used a single screen to "train yourself" into getting good habits. That could help others as well.