Once you have all the windows open, probably best to check the eLog and previous shift summary (there will be a list of hot issues!)
You may also find it useful to have a window open with your 'shifts' emails right by the browser.
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Another useful thing to do would be to have a terminal window open where you have obtained a grid proxy.
Frozen URL's - CAREFUL
I always RIGHT-CLICK to open a new tab/window when I am drilling down from one of the main screens. This is because, if you hit 'back' you mostly will end up with a FROZEN URL which will never update... please read on!