Post #1198709

2026-03-20 13:22 UTC

Working outside can be fun. At least AS long AS you dont need that good of an internet connection, have a comfy place to sit in and are at a somewhat dark spot, so you can still see on your screen. If and only if these three things are all given, than it can be quite nice to work outside.

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@INeedANewUserName@piefed.social 2026-03-20 13:26

Exactly, I used to hike to the top of a mountain find a shady spot and work till my battery died then hike back down.

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@Captain_Faraday@programming.dev 2026-03-20 14:29

Couldn’t agree more. Some of my best work and learning recently has been me on my back porch under shade with a box fan. While I have solid WiFi and power there, I also pack a portable monitor and can work without internet on much of what I do.

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@sudoMakeUser@sh.itjust.works 2026-03-20 14:26

Also, if you take any meetings, it needs to be quiet enough to communicate but also not disruptive to others if you're taking loudly.

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@abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 2026-03-20 14:27

There are some very decent outside-internet solutions. I have one of those solutions at home and it's a joy to work outside.

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@nbailey@lemmy.ca 2026-03-20 18:37

A coworker of mine specifically built a little gazebo on their deck to be a summer-office. They wired a little wifi repeater in the roof, retractable shades and curtains, a ceiling fan, and got a desk that specifically fits a comfy deck chair. Obviously all of this can be moved out of the way for normal back yard stuff, but it’s become the absolute envy of all my remote colleagues.

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@sharuum@piefed.social 2026-03-20 21:06

The dark spot also avoids overheating

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@Rooster326@programming.dev 2026-03-20 14:31

So it's good if you are close to your router, have a comfortable chair, and have so much shade you're basically indoors. So if I just open a window in my office...

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@merc@sh.itjust.works 2026-03-20 19:40

The dark spot is only an issue if you're using a laptop or something. Pen and a pad of paper is fine outside. Loose stacks of paper is obviously not ideal. Unfortunately, most of us need to work using screens these days. I have hope for the future with these smart AR glasses. With the screen on the glasses, it shouldn't be a problem to use them in bright light. And, feeling the sun on your skin is one of the best parts about being outside when the weather is good.

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@Iusedtobeanalien@lemmy.world 2026-03-21 14:39

If the sun is not out and it's not too windy/cold it can be okay sometimes

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@Dojan@pawb.social 2026-03-20 22:59

No, because then I want to do stuff that is *not* sitting with my laptop outside. If the weather is nice, I'd much rather play with my dog, climb a tree, or roll around in mud. Why'd I want to sit and do PR reviews?

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