If it is just me I do the pan method as described, I add about 1 tbl vinegar to the water.
If there needs to be multiple eggs, I do it in a deep skillet and I crack the eggs into custard cups or other cups first so I can slip them in one right after the other so they finish together. Can do 4-6 at a time this way and my pan has a clear lid so I can watch the progress. They don't cook in the containers, it's just to speed the cracking process.