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Tech tips for productivity
Here's some great ideas to increase your productivity with your tech. It is just my personal tips.
Monitor
If you are going to move more while working, like travelling, consider having a laptop and 15” external monitor
If you want a setup that’s versatile, consider having a monitor with USB C PD and with USB type A in the back of the monitor. Not all have the USB A ports, but at least one USB C port.
Make sure monitor is VESA, because you can move around more, either vertically or horizontally
Depending on the size, make sure you pick a monitor that's enough big for you, if you are going to multitask. A 24” is mostly reasonable for those who want a minimalist setup
Two monitors are ALWAYS an option, but if you have a laptop with a good screen to work on and have it as a second monitor, USE IT. It will save you money and cable management, if you don’t like to many cables
Laptop
Get yourself a good laptop stand that can allow you to comfortably see in angle where head is down
Get yourself a good keyboard and mouse kit, like the Logitech MX, which allows you the fully customize your macros, both mouse and keyboard, for your productivity
If you want a laptop that do the job for your workflow, I consider taking the OG Lenovo
ThinkPad Series. They are still excellent for students who want to have a work computer.
Get a refurbished ThinkPad. I think the best market for getting a refurb one is on eBay. You can get a good laptop for 150-250$ in grade A.
Make sure yours is USB C compatible. But always buy one depending on the USB C requirements on of the laptop.