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  • The Multiple desktops feature is critical for me. It allows you to use one computer for multiple functional concepts simultaneously without visually interfering with each other or constantly needing to close and re-open things. It’s available in both windows and linux (which had it first) for a long time now.

    I keep my personal stuff on one desktop, I keep my work stuff on a second desktop, and I keep my gaming stuff on a third desktop. Then I just flip between them based on what I’m currently doing.

    That way I’m not getting things confused with each other, or distracted by something personal while I’m working.

    Ctrl+Windows+Left/Right for Windows is the shortcut to flip back and forth between them. Or you can also see it on the Windows+Tab menu as well (along the bottom below the apps)

    The only downside to this is that you need more RAM than normal, because it’s not uncommon for me to have dozens (sometimes north of 100) of browser tabs, and a half dozen applications from office to video games open simultaneously between the different desktops. I would suggest running 32gb at a minimum, and 64gb is a lot better.













  • BlameThePeacock@lemmy.catoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world[Deleted]
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    17 days ago

    Depends on what you mean by devices.

    My wife and I have two vehicles, this has been important when one failed for a bit.

    Theres enough computers and cellphones in my home to restart civilization after a collapse.

    I can’t think of any electronic device I couldn’t be without for at least a few days without serious issues.

    The most critical thing that could go out is the power, and I have little control over that but at least my local power company is amazing at restoring service around here. We’ve never been out for more than 24 hours in the last decade.