Post AcM1AaTuee0MllVia0 by dxzdb@mastodon.social
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(DIR) Post #AcL9db1wIXXJLQoGTA by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T18:19:28Z
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For years, I've had a desktop for daily work and a laptop for audio recording and travel.After my desktop crashed last week, I decided to get a 32" external monitor and use my laptop for everything, and so far, it is GLORIOUS. The monitor is huge, plus I have the laptop as a second smaller monitor, and it all cost ~1/4 of what it would have to replace the computer, even with buying a dock, a bigger external storage drive, and a few other peripherals.Five stars!
(DIR) Post #AcL9tmuts8SsqLEot6 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T18:22:22Z
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@sindarina 🎉
(DIR) Post #AcLAI2tq6FGbMaJD2e by simonzerafa@infosec.exchange
2023-11-30T18:26:43Z
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@grammargirl Those mini PC's are quite an interesting option, I've just got one to explore their potential.For a lot of office type work then one of those and a huge monitor might be the best way forward 🙂
(DIR) Post #AcLAhJrCBpEhCA7iyW by waynedixon@mastodon.social
2023-11-30T18:31:20Z
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@grammargirl I know a lot of people only use a laptop. I’m not sure what I’ll do the next time I decide to replace my laptop or desktop. I may end up moving primarily to a laptop but I also need a server of some sort and my desktop has always held that role.
(DIR) Post #AcLBcto7CS0HCQ8foW by Chigaze@mstdn.ca
2023-11-30T18:41:43Z
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@grammargirl I’m about to go this route for my job. When work from home happened my department all got second machines for home so I have two desktops. I have a laptop on order now to replace both as we’re settling into hybrid work as our standard.
(DIR) Post #AcLBr9neXKtIqyimp6 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T18:44:20Z
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@waynedixon So far my setup seems fine, but I definitely don't have server needs.
(DIR) Post #AcLBtBe6e07b9rDwR6 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T18:44:42Z
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@Chigaze Two desktops sounds like it would be a pain. Good luck with the laptop!
(DIR) Post #AcLCBxl6V5LbadRxwm by Chigaze@mstdn.ca
2023-11-30T18:48:03Z
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@grammargirl It’s not too bad as we use iCloud to sync all our data and I actually need two machines to keep certain workflows separate. I can VPN between the two to do different work as needed. For that I’m keeping my small laptop (a MacBook Air) to run side jobs. And yes my job gives me far too many toys. :)
(DIR) Post #AcLF9Ia8vJeVAKkDUu by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T19:21:12Z
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@Chigaze :)
(DIR) Post #AcLI81yFUv6hDh6ge8 by barryjsullivan@mstdn.social
2023-11-30T19:53:37Z
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@grammargirl @waynedixon If you don’t have server needs then how does all that GOOD GRAMMAR get served up? Just asking for a friend, right Wayne?
(DIR) Post #AcLPl0lmb2XMT3oJ2u by bcasiello@mastodon.social
2023-11-30T21:20:04Z
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@grammargirl Nice! I have a laptop, and a portrait-mode monitor on the desk. The laptop is my main screen, but docs on the monitor are great for my wrinkly old eyeballs.
(DIR) Post #AcLQDKxB9B2NAueCbQ by thecorefiles@jawns.club
2023-11-30T21:25:10Z
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@grammargirl Enjoy your new monitor! Is it curved? I have curved 32" monitors for gaming and work. Flat monitors look weird now, like they are bulging in the middle, so I "had" to buy a second monitor. Brains are weird!Not replacing the desktop might mean you'll be stuck if the laptop fails or has an accident while you are traveling. You might want an affordable backup that's ready to go: another laptop, mini computer (like a Mac Mini) or a beefy tablet.
(DIR) Post #AcLXIv3Z2lzkH1F8MK by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T22:44:38Z
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@thecorefiles Wild! And thanks. I have a 11-year-old MacBook Air that still works fine. I keep expecting it to die, but it's been the Energizer Bunny of computers.
(DIR) Post #AcLXLo2hZsfDOBDTMm by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-11-30T22:45:08Z
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@bcasiello I'm considering a stand that will let me rotate to portrait mode.
(DIR) Post #AcLxmK3blhCV1AwdjE by dxzdb@mastodon.social
2023-12-01T03:41:17Z
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@grammargirl what monitor did you get?
(DIR) Post #AcLzcXl2AwLMWOio0O by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-01T04:01:55Z
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@dxzdb It's a 32" BenQ HDR. (I have some mild vision problems, and my Pat read about their eye care technology and encouraged me to get it. I like it a lot, but I'm also not convinced it is that special.)
(DIR) Post #AcM1AaTuee0MllVia0 by dxzdb@mastodon.social
2023-12-01T04:19:17Z
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@grammargirl interesting! I had never heard of the company or their technology.