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[–] xorollo@leminal.space 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The only thing mental is putting up with all of these seams. If you're not in a tactical environment that requires this -- say for being able to set up and move on the fly -- then just get a big ass monitor. They're life changing.

[–] YetAnotherNerd@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Easier to move windows around using the windows+arrow keys this way. Easier to share screen this way. Easier to switch context this way.

[–] xorollo@leminal.space 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You can set up your own windows snap patterns and you can share windows instead of full screens.

[–] YetAnotherNerd@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup. But both are more difficult to use in practice, and I’ve been on enough calls where the person shares their entire 40” ultra-wide, to encourage it. I run with three monitors, and replacing any of them is trivial. The biggest problem is the KVM, and that’s ~$200.

[–] xorollo@leminal.space 1 points 2 weeks ago

Lol, fair enough. None of it is mental if I'm not required to use it myself.