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Stop watching the battery: on trusting modern systems and reclaiming your attention

· · May 9, 2026, 3:06 p.m.
Life productivity Life hacking Technology productivity Operating Systems developer mindset System Monitoring
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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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