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I wish I was so systematic, but Virtual Desktops still are vital for my workflow. I have 2 Monitors and a 3x3 grid. Usually I start Sublime in the center deskto
by pantalaimon 13y ago
I wish I was so systematic, but Virtual Desktops still are vital for my workflow.
I have 2 Monitors and a 3x3 grid.
Usually I start Sublime in the center desktop, terminator occupies the second screen, so I an easily split my terminal if necessary. If I need to look something up, I'll start my browser on an adjacent desktop, and probably a terminal next to it if necessary (most if the time it will run IRC).
When I want to try something out where I need some space or just work on something different, I'll go to one of the spare desktops.
Yeah, I tend to forget about terminals sometimes and then I have a cluttered desktop somewhere, but there is usually a free desktop left somewhere. (Yes, at that point I'm sometimes getting lost, looking for the proper terminal. But that's when I decide it's time to close all terminals I'm not using right now.)
And if I feel like taking a break, I just go to a free desktop and play a game.
Now if only I had something like virtual desktops for my real-life desk…
- pjbrunet 13y agoI tried two monitors but didn't see any benefit. You can only look at one monitor at a time. I find ctrl-alt-arrow easier than straining neck, etc. Also with two monitors, to get right in front of either one you'll need a swivel chair, right? Either that or you sit in the middle and then you're never looking straight ahead which is the natural thing to do. Unless you're a duck, then you could see both monitors at the same time ;-) At least for me, eye-strain is a big factor. Two screens or a too-large screen is too much looking around. Anyway, that's just my preference. When I see devs with two screens I always wonder if they're really more productive or if it's more an "image" thing, to look more busy/nerdy/important? Haha.