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Stop watching the battery: on trusting modern systems and reclaiming your attention
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May 9, 2026, 3:06 p.m.
Life
productivity
Life hacking
Technology
productivity
Operating Systems
developer mindset
System Monitoring
Summary
This blog post discusses the author's journey from obsessively monitoring system performance to learning to trust modern operating systems, suggesting a shift in focus towards more valuable pursuits.
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