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Why I Stopped Using Multiple Monitors

Why I Stopped Using Multiple Monitors

Life Hacking Tech Brief By HackerNoon

April 4, 20247m 30s

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-i-stopped-using-multiple-monitors-bfd87efa2e5b.
Many developers believe multiple monitors improve productivity. Studies have proven it, right? Well, keep in mind, many of those studies are commissioned from monitor manufacturers like Dell and NEC. 🤔
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Multiple monitors make you look like a serious computing badass, says Cory House. He sold his multiple monitor set up a couple years ago and switched to a single monitor. Being able to focus on a single task for an extended period is a valuable skill. Multiple displays often lead to continuously displaying potential distractions. This isn’t just unnecessary, it’s counter-productive. With a single screen, I eliminate decisions deciding where to drag windows or where to place a given window to block out all other distractions.

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