For folks using ultra-wide monitors for their work computers, what do you recommend?
I've been using a laptop+external dual screen approach for years, but giving thought to just having one mammoth monitor and the laptop in clamshell mode 🤔
I've been using a laptop+external dual screen approach for years, but giving thought to just having one mammoth monitor and the laptop in clamshell mode 🤔
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Essentially 4 1280x1080 monitors.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-40-curved-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u4025qw/apd/210-bmdp/monitors-monitor-accessories
Even if I had room for a bigger monitor, I think I'd still have the laptop open for comms.
it was being flickery with my new mac mini m4, but i don't know if that was a cable issue or not. I connect the mbp via thunderbolt and the mini via hdmi.
A previous dongle only let me have 30Hz, even at 1080p because the Macbook Pro just showed 1080 via 4K.
Do you need to be able to switch between multiple computers?
And if yes, do you need to be able to use the same mouse and keyboard, or do you have a separate set of peripherals for each?
Use a Logitech M3 mouse across both laptops
Need to figure out the keyboard situation, have an Apple Magic Keyboard but not a fan tbh
KVM sharing a monitor between windows desktop, Mac laptop (personal) and Mac laptop (work). I had a keyboard and mouse plugged into the Windows machine, and a different keyboard and mouse that I would have to connect to the Macs each time I switched to them.
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I am told that my progressive eyeglass prescription might be the problem and I need "computer glasses"
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After my detached retinae and subsequent intraocular lens implants, I was prescribed both progressive bifocals and trifocals (the latter with a middle area for computer work).
Neither work for me. I don't wear glasses to work on the computer (which I do 80+ hours/week).
If you work from home and/or do emeetings, and you ever have to share a screen in a presentation, it's really helpful to have a second, independent screen where you can take notes, work on more confidential items, hold side-chats, etc.
A single viewscreen, even a big one, makes this harder.
pretty much anything should work with your M1. the only compatibility requirement is HDMI. everything uses HDMI.
My partner hooked up our old TV to his computer on Monday and was amazed at the real estate it provided as a monitor.
110" screen was *amaaaaaazing*
Planning to downsize to 1x27" in landscape and maybe a smaller (~23") screen in portrait for reading longer docs/files.
For the folks saying two monitors are better for work guess what, you can hook two sources to the G9 and run it 50/50 split. Two monitors without staring at a bezel in front of you.
Or just get a window manager.
But also the job is paying for it so maybe...
I do have the laptop up, though. That's where email lives. The top screen right now has the document I'm editing, the source document, and the supporting document up full size next to each other.
having two creates a natural break which helps my brain with space division and such.
Better: the standard work setup of 2 ext 16:9 displays and magic usb3 cable
and it's got a bunch of other nifty features that make computer-bound days much better
because ultrawides are very much worthwhile other than ease of window management
but the best productivity tool of all? a good chair 😌
prefer a wide screen.
I've gotten used to coding on the vertical monitor, and it's also what I use to browse BlueSky (and used to use for Xitter back in the day).
If you are interested in virtual monitors, https://visor.com is coming out soon. (I pre-ordered mine)