Linkarzu Podcast | Neovim, macOS, Emacs, Linux, Terminals and more. The Workflow Debate: Are We All Doing Too Much?
5 snips
Oct 17, 2025 In this lively discussion, Tony (Linux educator), Henry Misk (workflow engineer), and Joshua Blais (Emacs expert) dive into the complexities of modern work setups. They debate whether multiple screens enhance productivity or complicate workflows, and ponder the merits of ultrawide monitors. The trio shares tips on keyboard-centric workflows and tools like Nix for reproducible environments. Finally, they challenge the notion of over-engineering tools and emphasize the importance of simplicity and practicality in tech.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Stick To Portable Keyboard Skills
- Learn to be productive on a standard keyboard so you can work on others' machines without friction.
- Avoid overly exotic layouts unless you need them for ergonomic reasons.
Use Mouse Where It Makes Sense
- Use the mouse when interacting with UIs designed for it; mix keyboard and mouse pragmatically.
- Reserve keyboard-centric tools for terminal and text editing where they clearly win.
Scrolling Workspaces Change The Window Paradigm
- New window systems like Niri blend scrolling workspaces and compositing to emulate mobile-style gestures on Linux.
- They trade traditional tiling for an infinite strip of windows per tag and rely on trackpad or key scrolling.