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how do you use your screen space? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 year ago by rolofox to c/[email protected]

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i've been thinking of what the most efficient way to use your monitor or screen space is? do you usually just use windows that cover the whole screen? or how do you divide your windows and apps on the screen? do you leave for example firefox window cover the whole screen? and just alt + tab to other programs or apps?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I recently upgraded to an ultrawide monitor and have been making ample use of Windows's virtual desktops and FancyZones. I have a thumb button on my mouse set to bring up the Win+Tab menu and jump between setups for work, gaming, projects, etc.

I never really used virtual desktops previously (usually on a laptop where it didn't make a huge difference) but the combination with FancyZones has really been a game changer. I'm sure some linux folks are laughing at this being considered a novelty, but it's a very seamless setup.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I never really used virtual desktops previously (usually on a laptop where it didn't make a huge difference)

Interesting. I've always found myself using virtual desktops significantly more on smaller screens, because they allow me to have multiple apps fullscreened at the same time and switch between them with touchpad gestures.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Using a ultrawide monitor has been a game changer for me. I use a 70-30% horizontal split via FancyZones, with the largest part used for main activities and the smallest for chat/videocalls/terminal/calendar etc.
This works great for my workflo and if I need the full screen for some specific program (looking at you, PyCharm) I just need one click.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

You can also grab the "Power toys" utility from Microsoft for some more useful enhancements