diff --git a/dotfiles/config/i3/config b/dotfiles/config/i3/config
index c782917..1b612df 100644
--- a/dotfiles/config/i3/config
+++ b/dotfiles/config/i3/config
@@ -145,3 +145,6 @@ exec --no-startup-id (sleep 2; nm-applet) &
 # customize windows
 for_window [class="^google-chrome$"] border pixel
 for_window [class="^Google-chrome-beta$"] border pixel
+
+# no need for borders on the edge of the screen
+hide_edge_borders both