hellfire103

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Interesting. I like it!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I think you may be responding to the wrong comment

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Well, most laptops have removable WiFi cards, ~~but if you want to go the extra mile you could try an early-2000s or late-90s ThinkPad (from back when they were made by IBM).~~

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

Sounds like a load of bollocks to me

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago
 
 
[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

I tried to use it, but I couldn't get it working (I couldn't receive any messages, and neither could my brother). In the end, I opted for Matrix instead.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Sway is good. It's really just i3 on Wayland. I've never used Hyprland myself, though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Yep! Just put the following in your foot.ini:

[colors]
alpha=0.8 # or whatever value between 0 and 1 you want
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

It's infuriating, isn't it.

 
  • OS: NixOS
  • WC: Sway
  • Theme: Dracula

  • Terminal: foot
  • Editor: Neovim
  • Fetch: Hyfetch
  • Browser: Mullvad Browser; Links2

  • Hardware: ThinkPad T480s
 

Hey, Lemmy. I've recently broken my ten-year-old MacBook in a mishap involving some ionic cleaning fluids, and I am looking to replace it with a ThinkPad.

I am currently at uni, studying cybersecurity, and this particular course also has a lot of software development at the start. I also would be looking to play some videogames (nothing too taxing though; really just Minecraft, Terraria, Stardew Valley, etc.; assuming I don't go for FreeBSD instead of Linux), watch some videos, and do a bit of video editing.

The device being replaced was a mid-2014 MacBookPro11,1 A1502. Compared to my other hardware, though, this is a powerhouse.

I have already looked at a few models (namely the T450 and the X1 Carbon Gen. 10), but these have always had a snag or two that are a deal breaker.

Of course, I will be running either Linux, BSD, or some other *nix.

In terms of specs, I would be needing:

  • At least 8GB of RAM (or upgradable to/past)
  • A CPU equal or better than the i5 in the Mac
  • At least 256GB of storage (SSD preferable, but not essential)
  • 1400x900 resolution or higher
  • WiFi drivers available for BSD
  • Decent battery life
  • Screen must be less than 17", or it won't fit in my bag
  • Ideally no more than five years old; although an older ThinkPad could be doable
  • Either AMD-based or made after 2018 (to prevent Meltdown attacks, should I decide to run Linux-libre or something else without microcode updates)

Unless a device is ridiculously expensive, the cost shouldn't be a problem. Also, I live in the UK.

So, any suggestions?

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/29135321

 
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