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Lower Engagement Learning on my Extra Monitor at Work?
08-22-2017, 12:51 PM
I work at a job where I have 4 computer screens but really only use 2-3 actively...currently I just have the 4th monitor split between email and Youtube/Spotify and such.
I realized I can probably make better use of my 40+ hours a week with this extra screen, and was wondering what your best recommendations on this forum are for things that I could be learning while doing my other work?
It can't be anything too complex as I need to focus on my work to some extent of course, but I'd like to make better use of my time than just listen to music.
So - any ideas? Can be specific podcasts, a video series on Youtube or some other website, a language learning course, etc...just throw any ideas you may have at me, or even just websites that have more ideas.
Thanks!
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08-22-2017, 02:23 PM
Since you'b be at work... I wouldn't recommend anything Game related & all. I'd recommend you listen to something related to Investing. That's the only improvement aspect really safe for work consumption.
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Lower Engagement Learning on my Extra Monitor at Work?
08-23-2017, 06:43 AM
I'll second your local library. Mine has free subscription based content. Also, if you find a quality YouTube channel or two dedicated to learning something specific, it can be great. Not everything has to be cat videos.
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Lower Engagement Learning on my Extra Monitor at Work?
08-23-2017, 08:38 AM
Are you familiar with
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ thousands of interesting articles on hundreds of interesting topics.
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Lower Engagement Learning on my Extra Monitor at Work?
08-23-2017, 05:48 PM
Out of all the reason to slack at work, and all the motivations to learn something new, this is the first use of "too many screens" I've ever encountered.
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Lower Engagement Learning on my Extra Monitor at Work?
08-23-2017, 07:09 PM
Build a side biz, freelance, maybe see if you are any good at trading.