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I was offered a 2nd monitor several times and refused because you put less strain on your neck when you look straight ahead. I imagine this could even be more of a problem with a walking desk. Apart from that, more incoming signals don't make you work better.

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If I get the choice, I prefer one large monitor over two smaller ones, simply for the reason that you can put windows in the center of your visual space. Besides, for some reason windows often seem to pop up unexpectedly on the wrong screen for me, whenever I use two screens.

On the other hand: given the major drawbacks of a sedentary lifestyle, I wouldn't be surprised if having multiple monitors and switching between them, which makes your neck move, would actually be better then keeping your neck still the whole time. Worth investigating..

No matter how many monitors you're using, if you don't take breaks and move around, it's gonna be bad for you.

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