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by zepolen 2635 days ago
I've found it slower.

I gave up on multiple monitors because I can't carry them around with me and many times I like to work away from the desk.

As a result I'd find when I'm on the laptop, my work flow would deteriorate because I'm used to multiple windows rather than the alt tab sequence.

So I made the decision to only use a 15" screen for everything, heavily depending on alt tab.

As a result I've developed a muscle memory where there is zero thought alt tabbing to any window.

This keeps my eyes in the same place - which decreases the tracking/fatigue involved and less context switch.

However, using a second monitor does increase productivity when using a monitor behind the laptop for multiple log tails - mostly because 15" is not enough to show that data.