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Improving my focus by giving up my big monitor

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  1. DeaconBlue
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    That sounds awful. I don't want or need to have my email and messaging clients up at all times, but on the occasions that I am doing something novel at work and reading through documentation at...

    That sounds awful.

    I don't want or need to have my email and messaging clients up at all times, but on the occasions that I am doing something novel at work and reading through documentation at the same time as writing the code to do the thing, I do not want to be toggling between windows on one screen or workspaces.

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    rodrigo
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    I'd love to use only my laptop when working, but I can't go back after using a larger display (27" standard here). In my age — near 40s —, the increased real state and therefore larger fonts are...

    I'd love to use only my laptop when working, but I can't go back after using a larger display (27" standard here). In my age — near 40s —, the increased real state and therefore larger fonts are hard to give up.

    When I replace my laptop, I plan to get a 15–16". My current has a tiny 13" screen. The only remaining issue would be ergonomics. Yes, I can replace the large monitor with external keyboard and mouse, but I very much prefer using the whole of my laptop instead.

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    1. trim
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      I was in denial about my eyesight as I got into my 50s and got a 17+" 1080p laptop so I could see better. Eventually I got some suitable spectacles and sold the 17" laptop, and got an M1 Air which...

      I was in denial about my eyesight as I got into my 50s and got a 17+" 1080p laptop so I could see better.

      Eventually I got some suitable spectacles and sold the 17" laptop, and got an M1 Air which is much better. I can read it fine now :)

      On my desktop though, I have 2x 32" 4K/120 screens. Generally running at around 180% scaling.