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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.