Ive even exercised using VR.
But I also needed to get some work done, and so I gaveImmerseda try.
Slipping on my Oculus Quest 2 headset for work rather than play was a weird experience at first.
Immersed
Everything that appears on screen when you first boot up VR is meant as entertainment.
There were my old friends Netflix and Amazon Prime Video just waiting to be watched.
But when I entered theImmersedapp, it suddenly all made sense.
And what a setting!
The app lets you choose different immersive environments to work in, ranging from a cave to a spaceship.
It took me about three minutes to set up.
Immersedhas a free mode, which allows one additional virtual monitor and a virtual webcam.
It also allows four private collaborators and a shared whiteboard.
I could see why some people would like to have all those monitors, but I found it distracting.
I cant emphasize enough how big a deal it was to find a place to focus in virtual reality.
Now, I realize it can be both.
There were some downsides.
First, using the Oculus for long periods doesnt work for me.
Its just too bulky, hot, and uncomfortable.
My tip for working in virtual reality is to have a desk fan pointed at your face.
Theres also the Oculus resolution, which isnt as high as the late model MacBook Im using.
I got tired of looking at grainy pictures.
Perhaps Id get used to that if I persisted.
Visually, I found a huge, unexpected bonus in working in VR.
Overall,Immersedwas a joy to use and a glimpse into the future of computing.
With better hardware, I could easily imagine myself spending most of the workday using VR.
We just need lighter, more comfortable headsets, faster processors, and better screens.
Perhaps Apple will come to the rescue with itsrumored VR gear?
