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Re: Busy Status Bar

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Post by Psychotherapist »

blutack wrote: post #91

If you're looking for something with an addressable LED matrix in a clock style form factor, the Ulanzi TC001 [0] for ~$50 is worth having a look at. Doesn't quite have the same aesthetic but inside it's just an ESP32 (flashed via the USB-C port) and there's various mature open source firmware replacements. I use awtrix[1] on mine and it's very easy to tie in HomeAssistant for doorbell notifications and that sort of…

Thank you! This is a nice rabbit hole to go down to. I've previously thought about building one myself, but this is probably way nicer.

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Post by ena0autos »

I would buy it but first i would like to see a youtube video from someone that got his life change by this and things, i am yet not convinced is this life changing?

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Post by nicolas_t »

y1n0 wrote: post #402
zwnow wrote: post #400

Earlier quoted context omitted.

True, and if someone tries to avoid communication in whatever way I highly doubt they actually work on meaningful tasks...

Or we work on meaningful tasks that require extended periods of focus and concentration.

Yea I always try to block off at least two days a week (ideally 3) of complete focus and move meetinga, conversation etc in other days. Both are useful and are needed

Re: Busy Status Bar

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Post by lucsky »

iamtedd wrote: post #406

If the big display is supposed to face away from you towards visitors, why are the controls oriented for them too. Surely you want to control the device, not your visitors?

Agreed. This is dumb AF.

Re: Busy Status Bar

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Post by ndndjdjdn »

blitzar wrote: post #237
ndndjdjdn wrote: post #188

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Running under capacity is considered a sin for humans. However it is fine for a server (good for burst performance!).

Lying is also a sin and 90+% of the time when people say they are "busy" they are not.

Depends what you mean by busy. I use the "free" designation option to plan work in my shared calendar. I am busy but I am also free for a meeting if needed. In server parlence this might be an async batch processing job.

Peope who do 0.8 hours work and collect a full time salary while playing golf and pretending they do 8 are rare I suspect.

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Post by arcanemachiner »

eastbound wrote: post #417
Aurornis wrote: post #289

This is at least the 3rd version of this product idea that I’ve seen in the past decade. Certainly the nicest design! The first time I saw this was some friends of friends who were trying to make it into a startup. They quickly discovered that their users liked the idea of a busy light for the office, but didn’t like to update it on or off throughout the day. So after the first few days people just defaulted to leavi…

I’m constantly looking for a physical worktime chronometer. I’d like to track how much I work, and leave after my 7 hours, or log extra time if I overdo it. The only things I’ve found were impractical objects, or apps that cost $10-50 per month because they’re designed for consultants who bill their time. Apps are not accurate while one is in meetings, since the computer is off. The thing is, even for consultants, th…

I use an app called aTimeLogger on Android that just pins a little notification with a play/pause and stop button, and a little time counter. When I start working, I hit play. When I take a break, I hit pause.

Been doing this for years. It's great to help me focus on working when I'm actually working, and doing other stuff when I'm not actually working.

Looks like the app is available on iOS too if you're an iPhone user.

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Post by Ciantic »

leokennis wrote: post #408
dankwizard wrote: post #276

First the Nintendo alarm clock and now a sign that says "busy" - But it's hackable! You nerds will buy anything

On the one hand I love single-focus nicely designed hardware. On the other hand I have a https://getfocustimer.com/ gathering dust, because a timer is just easier to set from the computer + screen I am already looking at... The only product in this category I still use on the regular is https://boomkat.com/products/buddha-machine-special-edition-... and its predecessors.

Yes, my experience as well. That's why having an alternate small display (8" or smaller) for your laptop/desktop is better. You can then drag any application on it and use it as a timer or busy sign or whatever. It's way more convenient than an extra device you have to reach and fiddle with.
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