productivity

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Multiple LCDs

In multiple monitors and productivity, I proposed three LCD panels as the standard developer desktop configuration. The only thing holding us back was price, and the minor inconvenience of obtaining a second video card to drive the third monitor. I recently upgraded my home system to match my work configuration.

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workspace quality

This is your Anti-Productivity Pod

As noted in the Joel on Software thread, Workspace quality references: I have acquired an interest in workspace quality after spending many years in software development and having worked in a variety of workspaces. When I started out I didn’t give much thought to workspace quality. It was just

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productivity

Just Say No

Derek Sivers relates an interesting Steve Jobs anecdote: In June of 2003, Steve Jobs gave a small private presentation about the iTunes Music Store to some independent record label people. My favorite line of the day was when people kept raising their hand saying, “Does it do (x)?”, “Do you

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productivity

Multiple Monitors and Productivity

I found an interesting blog post about a small, informal multiple monitor productivity study. A number of developers, with some nudging from me, have gravitated to multiple monitor setups over the last year. Based on that experience, I wholeheartedly agree with the study survey results: * On average, people would much

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