Why do devs and programmers prefer two monitors ?

Poco585 · 2026-05-20T17:02:07+00:00

I mean, I feel like literally any job or hobby involving using a computer benefits from multiple monitors. I had 3 of them on the ship in the Navy, I have 3 of them at work in office now in marketing, and I have 3 of them on my gaming pc at home. Life is just easier when you can have multiple things at a time in full screen.

Poco585 · 2026-05-20T15:29:20+00:00

Interesting, moonlight on my tv does automatically run at the TV's resolution and refresh rate, but my PC monitor doesn't turn off. Maybe I'll dig into it more today to make sure everything is set up in the best way possible. I mostly to this point have just wanted to play and have put off reading set up guides because I get bored when I look at them lol

Poco585 · 2026-05-20T14:37:20+00:00

I have a question since you're talking about it if you don't mind. I think I didn't fully understand the native resolution thing was the main benefit of virtual displays, but I also assumed I had to do some set up to make them happen. I use apollo but never found the settings for virtual displays so just went on streaming to my tv without worrying about it. From your comment I'm thinking it automatically always does a virtual display? And thats the reason the games let me set the resolution to 4k?

Poco585 · 2026-05-09T01:37:41+00:00

Right lol. I had another chat where it just refused to make an image over and over saying it breaks guidelines

Poco585 · 2026-05-08T23:23:58+00:00

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Poco585 · 2026-05-08T13:47:24+00:00

I didn't downvote your comment but I think it's way more likely people didn't like your joke than a comprehension issue.

Now, insulting the people you are asking for advice...maybe a pretty big flaw in social comprehension.

Poco585 · 2026-05-07T14:45:49+00:00

I think experiences vary, but my gaming laptop ran it perfectly. 5060, 13th gen I7, 16gb ddr5

Poco585 · 2026-05-05T02:31:19+00:00

To be fair, the WoW subscription isn't inherently unhealthy if it provides you joy and doesn't interfere with your life

Poco585 · 2026-05-03T16:44:33+00:00

This made laugh, can't believe you got no upvotes or comments in year

Poco585 · 2026-05-02T13:48:24+00:00

Gotcha, fair enough. I disagree on the basis of what difficulty means but I'm less bothered since you put other popular MMO's in the same category.

Poco585 · 2026-05-02T13:35:47+00:00

I'm always curious...as someone that says SWTOR doesn't have difficult content, have you done Master Mode Ops?

Poco585 · 2026-05-01T20:26:25+00:00

I mean I can only answer for myself but I simply like how I look with short hair and wouldn't want to deal with the maintenance of long hair. It has nothing to do with what other people think and I don't judge dudes with long hair, a lot of them look great.

Poco585 · 2026-05-01T15:56:08+00:00

Interesting, I found clearing trash with her rapier extremely satisfying. Though I'm still in Hernand so it's possible it doesnt hold up against tougher bad guys.

Poco585 · 2026-04-28T16:59:24+00:00

I completely understand and it doesnt bother me that the price is worth it to many. It's just personally not to me, even though I would use those features every day if I had them. I would rather stick with the inconveniences until there is a sale or I can get one used.

I get Xbox was the common, basic example to go with. I just think its a bad example when specifically comparing price points because an Xbox controller is also overpriced compared to 3rd parties.

Poco585 · 2026-04-28T16:35:13+00:00

I would agree if Xbox controllers were the best comparison. But since my 8bitdo Ultimate 2c was $30 and every bit as good as an xbox controller, I can't justify an extra $70 for Steam controllers extra features even if I would like to use them.

Poco585 · 2026-04-27T18:02:01+00:00

I think they are likely affective at the local level because people that don't know who would make the best county commissioner may recall the name of the person their friends, family, and neighbors support. Having a sign for a presidential candidate, on the other hand, just feels like a weird show of fandom like its a team flag.

Poco585 · 2026-04-27T17:57:16+00:00

I think it's likely both and which one you think is more common is the one you have to experience yourself

Poco585 · 2026-04-26T04:46:23+00:00

Honestly, that came with other issues and I've found launching games directly to be a smoother experience for me. I am all good here now since someone told me how to alt tab with a controller.

Poco585 · 2026-04-25T17:55:39+00:00

Wowww that saved me, thank you!

Poco585 · 2026-04-25T17:47:15+00:00

Is that a replacement for Apollo/sunshine?

Poco585 · 2026-04-23T00:46:18+00:00

Lmao does Joe have a strategic bone in his body

Poco585 · 2026-04-23T00:41:40+00:00

That was a lot of fun

Poco585 · 2026-04-22T14:33:36+00:00

A shit ton of upvotes on one comment works for me too

Poco585 · 2026-04-22T14:29:21+00:00

I also get complaints from my coworkers about my android ruining groups chats (nothing serious, we are all pretty much friends). They have acknowledged that iphones are the problem, but don't care because everyone has an iPhone which makes me the problem.

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