Comments on: Using Spaces to Manage Information Overload

By: 8 Firefox Add-ons I Can’t Do Without

8 Firefox Add-ons I Can’t Do Without — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:05:42 +0000

[...] a “Google Reader” application that appears in my dock, can be placed in a separate Space, and operates separately from Firefox. I’m not sure why Mozilla hasn’t updated this [...]

By: ted

ted — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:19 +0000

I tried spaces and particularly like the feature that you mention using, keeping my remote desktop software pages in one space. The windows dont get out of cnotrol and I stay, as you say, focused.

By: Using Spaces to Manage Information Overload « mensonblog

Using Spaces to Manage Information Overload « mensonblog — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:49:03 +0000

[...] By keeping different kinds of programs in different Spaces, I can focus my time more effectively, but easily switch to other tasks on the fly. via webworkerdaily.com [...]

By: Erik Biever

Erik Biever — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:28:03 +0000

I have been using virtual desktops on Linux for quite some time. On Windows XP I use Virtual Desktop Manager, part of Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP.

On a typical workday, my desktops look like this:

Linux (dual monitors):
1 – Email and browser
2 – Terminal sessions on Linux-based servers
3 – Projects
4 – Projects

XP:
1 – Terminal sessions on Solaris-based servers
2 – Browser pointed at vendor’s customer support database
3 – Calendar, trouble ticket database
4 – MS Office apps, if needed

By: harry

harry — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:29 +0000

I love spaces too, especially because my mac is only 13′. Normally I just use one space per one program, which works perfectly for me.

By: Embracing Information Overload

Embracing Information Overload — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:53 +0000

[...] As a freelancer, I spend most of my time trying to manage information overload. Like Charles, I use spaces to quarantine focused work from other distractions, and I have some tricks for efficient RSS reading, creative uses of RSS to increase efficiency, and [...]

By: Charles Hamilton

Charles Hamilton — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:48:58 +0000

Darrell,
I have not noticed any memory issues as a result of using Spaces. I’m on a desktop, so I can’t speak to battery issues. Try it and let us know!
Charlie

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:39:14 +0000

I use the built-in virtual desktops on Linux, and Virtuawin on Windows. Generally, I have 5:

1. Browser and email
2. XChat, Pidgin/Empathy, Skype, Gtalk
3. Multiple bash/Cygwin sessions
4. Twhirl, media player
5. MS Project and other Office apps

By: Scott Blitstein

Scott Blitstein — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:34:07 +0000

I’ve played with virtual desktops in the past and have never been able to settle on a configuration that really worked for me ie, segmenting my needs so discretely.

Like Darrell though, you’ve got me intrigued. There is a virtual desktop feature bundled with my Stardock Object Desktop I’ll have to revisit.

By: Zviki

Zviki — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:35 +0000

I love spaces and I use it in quite the same way. In fact, it nearly replaces the need for expose’, hiding windows and application switching in general, since most of the time I have just two-three main windows.

I have 6 (2h*3v) spaces in the following order:
1. Misc browser
2. Mail, IM, Skype, Twitter
3. Work browsers, Terminal (for my site)
4. Remote desktop or virtual machine
5. IDE (programming space)
6. Task management – Omni Focus, brainstorming

Two tricks I really like:
* Use the “activate spaces” option (3rd button by default) shows all the spaces – you can rearrange windows by dragging between spaces at this mode.
* Use the spaces option with expose to see all the windows you have. Very cool and useful.