A developer shares a month-long experiment of ditching a large ultrawide monitor in favor of working solely on a laptop screen. The result was improved focus and more intentional computer use, both at work and in personal time. Practical tips are included for setting up a laptop ergonomically without an external monitor, such as using a monitor arm with a VESA laptop holder and a wireless keyboard and mouse. Side benefits include lower power consumption and eliminating dock-related network issues.
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