Clockwise 618: A Polyamorous Situationship
Aug 13, 2025
Join James Thomson, a screensaver developer and Glasgow tour guide, and Lisa Schmeiser, editor-in-chief at No Jitter, as they dive into tech's quirks. They explore the tug-of-war between single and multiple display setups and share nostalgic laughs about obsolete internet services. The duo navigates Apple's new automation features, blending skepticism with excitement. Plus, they critique YouTube’s AI age verification and muse over the funniest 'worst superpowers' imaginable, ensuring a fun-filled tech discussion!
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Minimal Single-Screen Workflow
- Lisa keeps a single laptop on a Rain Design stand and minimizes everything until it's time to work.
- She opens only the app she needs and enjoys a minimalist desktop with a scenic wallpaper afterward.
Spaces For Single-Display Focus
- Dan uses a single Apple Studio Display on a VESA mount and rarely adopts multiple monitors.
- He manages windows by using macOS Spaces for focused task-specific work.
Polyamorous Displays With Practical Limits
- James calls his setup a "polyamorous situationship" with a main Studio Display and a second screen used mainly for D&D streaming.
- He keeps most work on one screen and resists turning his head to use extra monitors.