You monster.The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:56 pmI kept ignoring messages from IT to submit a ticket to get a new laptop. My old one was great, didn't feel compelled to get a new one and have to transfer all my files etc... Once I got the new one, I realized how stupid I was. New one was much smaller and a third of the weight. And while it says Bang & Olufsen, I think the speakers were better on the old one. And I hate to admit it, but I do miss the built in DVD player when I'm traveling. Well, when I used to travel. Now IT is insisting on sending me two monitors, a docking station, keyboard and mouse. I prefer keeping my desk clear and working on the laptop directly.Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:46 pmMan, I can see myself doing that, especially if it's something ordered by the office. I will keep using old computer stuff until it becomes absolutely unworkable.
It was not until Covid and the advent of Zoom calling that I realized that my laptop - which was a hand-me-down from my firm - didn't even have a camera. And I did not replace that laptop until about three weeks ago.
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How the fuck do you work on spreadsheets? On one screen? What on earth I feel lied to.
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Your eyes are way better than mine. How big is the laptop screen? Anything smaller than 21" GTFO.
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Team AB here. Every time I have to WFH on laptop, it's much worse than being at my 3 screen office set up.
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I got an iPad as a gift from a company I work for last year. It is still in the box.
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I couldn't fathom not having two screens at least. With the copying and pasting I do and the number of browser tabs open, it's a necessity.
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Same. I'm gonna be working directly on my laptop for at least the next five weeks (1.5 from hotels, 2.5 at mother-in-law and 1 in Mexico until I can acquire a cheap monitor to add to my setup) and I'm already dreading every minute of it.
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I'm sure I'd love a multi-screen setup if I started using it but its just something I never started so I don't need it. I've gone from small desk to couch to dining room table as my workspace so its just not feasible.
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now y'all are making me think that I need two screens for when I finally get the office cleaned out and reorganized after shifting all the TVs downstairs
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THREE!Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:29 pm now y'all are making me think that I need two screens for when I finally get the office cleaned out and reorganized after shifting all the TVs downstairs
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Mine's a couple years old. Send it on over.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:44 pmI got an iPad as a gift from a company I work for last year. It is still in the box.
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If it's going to Indianapolis, it'll go to my sister. Sorry.BSF21 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:38 pmMine's a couple years old. Send it on over.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:44 pmI got an iPad as a gift from a company I work for last year. It is still in the box.
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Well, yeah. The Swamp on one screen and work on the other.Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:29 pm now y'all are making me think that I need two screens for when I finally get the office cleaned out and reorganized after shifting all the TVs downstairs
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At the beginning of COVID my wife's company gave her some $ for office equipment. She bought a standing desk and gifted me the 27 inch curved monitor. Getting a tan off the thing but it is AMAZING. I spreadsheet and document review like a boss.
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It’s time for you to start using reading glasses, my man.
They’re cheap at Costco.
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I have them! And still prefer big screens.
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was working with 2 21" screens plus the laptop in the middle.
gave those to the boy at beginning of school year to go along with the pc he built --
got me a 34" curved monitor. still have the laptop on the side. don't miss my dual screens. this thing is huge.
gave those to the boy at beginning of school year to go along with the pc he built --
got me a 34" curved monitor. still have the laptop on the side. don't miss my dual screens. this thing is huge.
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I had two 27s at work. Using two at home would require upgrading my old home PC which I just never felt like doing since I'm pretty much just using it as a terminal. I bought a 27 for home just before the shit hit the fan in March. I probably would have gone bigger had I known, but I've gotten used to it.
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Have at it, Mr. D.
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Did finally buy new speakers this week after 8 months or whatever of the current ones occasionally cutting out (or worse one of them cutting out and me not realizing it until a song I'm really familiar with comes on and I notice 1/2 the track is missing) and having to be touched just right to turn back on until the next time I bump the desk.
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Damn. I'm working on a 14" laptop screen. I've never used a dual screen, so I don't feel like I'm missing out. I rarely use spreadsheets, and when I do, it's extremely limited and basically for tracking my work accomplishments for annual reviews and bonus requirements. Mostly doing legal research, writing reports and responding to emails, so no need for a larger screen or dual screens. I guess there are times where I have to flip between windows, but it's not often enough to crowd my desk with a second monitor (or a first, for that matter).elflaco2 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:11 am was working with 2 21" screens plus the laptop in the middle.
gave those to the boy at beginning of school year to go along with the pc he built --
got me a 34" curved monitor. still have the laptop on the side. don't miss my dual screens. this thing is huge.
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Got something similar to this. It's the shit. Can just raise/lower it to sit/stand rather than having an expensive desk do it.
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Do your arms lengthen so you can reach the keyboard?
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So you've taken one expensive piece of equipment and beat the system by buying two or three smaller less expensive pieces of equipment.
Galaxy Brain shit right here.
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Do you buy a brand new truck when you need new tires?
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These midwest boys just have 20 desks in their 5,000 sq foot houses that they paid the mortgage off on in 16 months.
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Nothing less than a 21 desk salute in this PatriotPad
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My trackpad is the Peloton screen
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Guilty AF. Wife and I each have separate offices on separate floors of the house with three screens each in command center format...plus three extra monitors in the basement just begging to be used.
...and we still have two spare bedrooms. Space is King.
...and we still have two spare bedrooms. Space is King.
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Yeah, I have an office with two computers and three monitors (plus the laptop screen). My wife has her own office, also with a laptop and separate monitor.
She was one of those people who insisted for years that she didn't need an extra monitor. Then, I set one up for her and now she can't live without it. Anyone claiming they're cool with working with just their laptop screen simply hasn't ever worked with a multi-monitor setup. You can't go back.
She was one of those people who insisted for years that she didn't need an extra monitor. Then, I set one up for her and now she can't live without it. Anyone claiming they're cool with working with just their laptop screen simply hasn't ever worked with a multi-monitor setup. You can't go back.
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I absolutely recognize that last point which is why I resist even when I'm in the office. I don't have the space for it now and don't ever plan to have more space.
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A Microsoft support engineer who allegedly is not a bot wrote:Let's schedule a call to talk about your support ticket.
Me wrote:OK, I'm available today and almost any time Monday.
A Microsoft support engineer who allegedly is not a bot wrote:OK, let's schedule a call to talk about your support ticket.
Me wrote:...
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Them: what time works best for your team to help us with testing
Me: 7-9 or 3-5
Them: Ok sounds good!
Them the next morning: Please accept this meeting invite for 10.
Me: 7-9 or 3-5
Them: Ok sounds good!
Them the next morning: Please accept this meeting invite for 10.
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I've been on a shitload of zoom calls over the past 10 months, but this is actually the first where I actually have a button up on but lounge pants as well. Business up top, party down below.
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I realized that the way my laptop is set up for such calls at home, there is no chance I'd be visible from below the table. So yeah, I wore sweatpants for my last court hearing.
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I haven’t worn ActualPants since March.
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