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One of the most stressful aspects of coding is having to switch around different programs, looking for what you want. Cycling through your browser, IDE, console, application, code editor, and music can become mentally taxing. But if you had an extra screen, you could easily organize all your apps and tabs, significantly reducing mental fatigue. And if you decide to work with stacked monitors, here is a closer look at how you can organize everything.
How to Optimize Your Stacked Monitor Setup
A good programming setup should make all of your essential apps easier to access while reducing the need to minimize tabs. Working with something like the Geminos monitor, here is how you can better optimize your screen real estate.
There is a lot more space for your code editor
The great thing about having a second screen is that you now have many more screen real estate. That means you no longer have to squeeze your code editor into the corner of your screen. You can keep it at the top right of your screen or extend it to the second screen if you must simultaneously go through large code sections.
The dedicated space for the code editor means that you can even increase the size of the fonts to make them more visible.
Browser at the bottom for research
If you want to keep our code editor at the top, the next best place for your browser can be on the original screen below. A browser is every programmer’s best friend since it lets them search for solutions to errors and see use-case scenarios.
The best part about having the browser at the bottom screen is that you can now focus back on your code when you’re done using it. You can quickly glance back at it for information, but it isn’t constantly on your main screen distracting you.
Dedicated space for YouTube or shows
Since you have more screen real estate with stacked monitors, you can have more than one instance of your browser. While one instance is for research, this one can be dedicated to your music or YouTube videos. You can also play your favorite Spotify playlist and quickly access it there.
Or if you prefer to watch a TV show or movie while you’re working, that little corner can be for that. It’s all about optimizing your space, so you can even shrink it to 1/4th of your total screen and then have the rest for another application.
Console on the Top Left
Having set spaces for all of your other apps means that you can have one or even two consoles in view while you’re working on your code. With the console in sight, thanks to the stacked monitors, you don’t need to minimize your console and bring it up when you need to check for error messages. Besides, if you don’t listen to music, you can also have multiple consoles visible while working, improving your productivity.
Conclusion
A successful programming session is about finding that flow state and then focusing on your project. And with multiple monitors, you can easily organize all your important apps and browsers simultaneously. If you want to optimize your workflow layout, Geminos stacked monitors can be a great choice. It is easy to install, seamlessly attaches to your laptop, and offers options to match the resolution of your original screen. It is a great addition to your portable workstation.
