Sometimes I’ll watch a video if I’m just relaxing or waking up, but yeah for the most part, I like to dive right in. A second monitor is almost a must when going that route. I can quickly pause and rewind without having to change which window is on top or sacrificing screen real estate. I also have a big 32:9 OLED that is actually too big sometimes lol. I’m still getting use to where things need to go to make the best use of the space. I also worry about burn-in with the OLED, but I try to combat that with dark themes and taking breaks.
Also, I fully agree with the mistakes comment. I enjoy problem solving and I can usually find a way to fix it if I truly understand the problem, I just don’t always figure out the most optimal solution. Which is where these comment sections come in handy. Getting tips like these helps a lot.