Author Topic: WFH rejig  (Read 63355 times)

Oscar's dad

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Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #675 on: 31 May, 2021, 02:51:22 pm »
Have just ordered a one of these - https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-ultrasharp-40-curved-wuhd-monitor-u4021qw/apd/210-ayjf/monitors-monitor-accessories

 :o :thumbsup:

When it comes to monitors size does matter and if you get some curve all the better!

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #676 on: 01 June, 2021, 12:45:42 pm »
I'm looking forward to it - especially being able to centre everything better (if I centred the 2*27, I end up looking straight at bezels and it'd annoy me).

Bit of a wait though - another 5 weeks.
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #677 on: 01 June, 2021, 12:47:11 pm »
As an aside, I’ve just read your account of the Super Randonee you rode in 2013. Sounded like a tremendous trip. I’m riding the Cambrian one in 2 weeks time. I’m expecting tough, but without the sleep deprivation of a typical Audax.

Going OT - but good luck! Yes, very tough ride, but with 5-6 hours (ish) a night in a hotel bed, all good fun.
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

quixoticgeek

  • Mostly Harmless
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #678 on: 01 June, 2021, 12:53:49 pm »

Sun's out, so I've swapped my WFH setup around a bit...



J
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mcshroom

  • Mushroom
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #679 on: 01 June, 2021, 01:13:41 pm »
I've topped 31oC today. Just having one wall that is basically a double door isn't enough ventilation for my tiny office it seems. I'll need to look at fitting venting to the rear wall of the summerhouse.
Climbs like a sprinter, sprints like a climber!

Oscar's dad

  • aka Septimus Fitzwilliam Beauregard Partridge
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #680 on: 01 June, 2021, 01:43:31 pm »
I've topped 31oC today. Just having one wall that is basically a double door isn't enough ventilation for my tiny office it seems. I'll need to look at fitting venting to the rear wall of the summerhouse.

Having spent a grand on aircon (the unit does heat as well) the insulation and secondary double glazing I installed seems to be doing a great job keeping my little home office nice and cool  ::-)  I now insist that global warming really kicks in so I feel like I'm getting value for money  ;D

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #681 on: 01 June, 2021, 02:00:07 pm »
I'm holding out on aircon.

Office currently 23.5, but with good air-flow, that's all okay.

If I'm not around and the windows are closed etc., soon shoots up to high 20s (and beyond I am sure).

My eco-friendlier plan is to look at awnings; I think having shade across the front of the office (catches sun until early-mid afternoon) will reduce solar gain considerably.
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #682 on: 01 June, 2021, 02:43:06 pm »
Shade is a huge factor. The trees surrounding me are now in leaf, and I'm comfortable with effectively a double door open. I could open the side window for more airflow, but that's not needed right now.

Eddington: 133 miles    Max square: 43x43

Oscar's dad

  • aka Septimus Fitzwilliam Beauregard Partridge
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #683 on: 01 June, 2021, 03:45:38 pm »
I've topped 31oC today. Just having one wall that is basically a double door isn't enough ventilation for my tiny office it seems. I'll need to look at fitting venting to the rear wall of the summerhouse.

Having spent a grand on aircon (the unit does heat as well) the insulation and secondary double glazing I installed seems to be doing a great job keeping my little home office nice and cool  ::-)  I now insist that global warming really kicks in so I feel like I'm getting value for money  ;D

I'm sat here with my jumper on.  Yes, yes, I know.  But I am cos I can  :smug:

TimC

  • Old blerk sometimes onabike.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #684 on: 01 June, 2021, 04:47:48 pm »
I have a delightful temperature in my office, thanks to one whole side opening up. I'm also working on an extension:






Oscar's dad

  • aka Septimus Fitzwilliam Beauregard Partridge
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #685 on: 01 June, 2021, 04:51:48 pm »
@TimC - When you say "extension" you mean a bar don't you?   ;D

TimC

  • Old blerk sometimes onabike.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #686 on: 01 June, 2021, 04:53:35 pm »
Yeah, well the pub is too far away...!

Mrs Pingu

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Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #687 on: 01 June, 2021, 05:18:07 pm »
It was 25.4C in my garret this afternoon. Couldn't have the Velux window open too wide cos someone was using hedge trimmers.
Do not clench. It only makes it worse.

ian

Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #688 on: 01 June, 2021, 05:22:50 pm »
I just assume that at any given time on a sunny day, teams of construction workers, builders, road repairers, and gardeners, are simply silently waiting for me to step out onto my balcony with a laptop.

Oscar's dad

  • aka Septimus Fitzwilliam Beauregard Partridge
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #689 on: 01 June, 2021, 05:29:05 pm »
Yeah, well the pub is too far away...!

Absolutely!  No-one should be expected to travel that far!

quixoticgeek

  • Mostly Harmless
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #690 on: 01 June, 2021, 05:41:23 pm »
I'm holding out on aircon.

Office currently 23.5, but with good air-flow, that's all okay.


23.5... that's my comfy temp for the flat temperature... That's what I tend to hold it at in winter...

J
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http://b.42q.eu/

TimC

  • Old blerk sometimes onabike.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #691 on: 01 June, 2021, 06:31:17 pm »
Yeah, well the pub is too far away...!

Absolutely!  No-one should be expected to travel that far!

I had complained to the council, and to the owners of the pub (one and the same), that the entrance was on the wrong side of the building. Failing a positive response, I'm building my own pub. The Brewer's Legs will be open fifthwith.

Oscar's dad

  • aka Septimus Fitzwilliam Beauregard Partridge
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #692 on: 02 June, 2021, 06:18:11 am »
@TimC, I'll see if I can get up your way for a visit sometime soonish.

TimC

  • Old blerk sometimes onabike.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #693 on: 02 June, 2021, 04:51:09 pm »
@TimC, I'll see if I can get up your way for a visit sometime soonish.

 :thumbsup:


marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #694 on: 07 June, 2021, 11:45:06 am »


This arrived a month early, which was a surprise!

40 inch ultrawide.

Have a 27inch portrait for email etc. to the left - this may actually be a little too large, and I may drop back down to the 24 inch.
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #695 on: 07 June, 2021, 03:43:37 pm »


An hour of trying the 27-inch in portrait was enough to convince me that it was too large - the top line of my email inbox was far too high.

Back to the old 24-inch.

But the new monitor is going to take a little getting used to! That's a lot of screen real-estate!
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #696 on: 07 June, 2021, 08:42:14 pm »
I had coped fine until recently with just the laptop with small screen.  It means that I can work from anywhere and not need a special desk setup.

Unfortunately it's getting harder now that so many other people have ultra-wide screens and insist on sharing the whole thing in online meetings....  Also too many presentations and designs are being produced to fit ultra-wide screens and thus can't be seen as well on the normal screen.

Mrs Pingu

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Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #697 on: 04 September, 2021, 07:10:36 pm »
Out of the chaos comes (some) order.
2021-09-04_07-02-14 by The Pingus, on Flickr

Fecking docking station decided to stop working altogether, but that's another story. At least I can stand up without braining myself now.
Eventually I'll get shot of the crap desk arrangement, hopefully.
Do not clench. It only makes it worse.

Pingu

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Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #698 on: 05 September, 2021, 08:02:38 pm »
And you'll be lit by a lovely natural light for your Teams meetings  :thumbsup:

Mrs Pingu

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Re: WFH rejig
« Reply #699 on: 06 September, 2021, 04:26:40 pm »
Yay, I can haz furry colleagues!
2021-09-06_02-54-21 by The Pingus, on Flickr
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