Minimum Viable Workstation: Pain Edition

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Minimum Viable Workstation: Pain Edition

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Ah, the classic "minimum viable setup" that screams "I have exactly $37 in my bank account but deadlines wait for no one."

Top left: The tower of power sitting directly on the floor like it's 1998. Carpet cooling system™ - free dust filters included!

Top right: That monitor has more artifacts than an archaeological museum. Those horizontal lines aren't a bug, they're a feature that helps you count the lines of code!

Bottom left: The mouse pad is optional when you've got the smooth, luxurious surface of... *checks notes*... a Dell laptop.

Bottom right: Ergonomics? Never heard of her. That bike seat "chair" is how real programmers build calluses and character simultaneously.

This setup isn't just a workstation—it's a testament to the human spirit. And a chiropractor's retirement fund.

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