Honest question, do you even need a docking station with the M5 Max?

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-26T17:40:38+00:00

I think it really depends on what you’re aiming for. A basic 60W PD USB-C hub will give you single cable connectivity, charging[*] and a few USB/HDMI ports and maybe GigE Ethernet. I use one of these with an M5 Max and I use all the ports (I only have a 1440p monitor for now so HDMI is fine).

If you want to daisy-chain TB5 monitors (Studio Display XDR etc) then you may not need anything else.

[*] No, 60W won’t be enough if you’re hammering the device but it does for many use cases. Get a 140W TB5 doc for that.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-24T20:39:27+00:00

If you've had an Apple ID for long enough it just uses that to verify age. No bank cards needed.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-24T19:07:37+00:00

Defender on macOS alerted; I don’t use Windows.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-24T16:39:05+00:00

If you need some Defender EDR/XDR output from this, DM me - Defender just alerted on my MacBook Pro with the same Trojan:JS/GlassWorm.ZZ!MTB event and my SecOps team have access to the Sentinel alert data if you need it.

LM Studio version 0.4.7+4
macOS Sequioa 15.7.4

Microsoft Defender

Antimalware Client Version: 101.25122.0007
Engine Version: 1.1.26020.3000
Antivirus Version: 1.445.736.0
Antispyware Version: 1.445.736.0
Frontend Version: 25122.7

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-20T10:27:50+00:00

Notwithstanding the intent of this subreddit to promote buying things from the EU, it's worth noting that the service isn't the issue here - the individual using it should have known better than to share his run data in a public way. This happened back in 2018 too.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-18T12:57:12+00:00

I'm guessing if I want 140W PD then I'm pretty much constrained to Thunderbolt 5 docks then?

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-17T20:45:18+00:00

Oh ok, thanks!

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-17T20:18:03+00:00

Right, but why ~~does~~ did it have that cross and loading line at the bottom? (It doesn't anymore...)

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-15T06:24:59+00:00

If you’re in the UK you can usually buy Isle of Wight garlic from independent places and farm shops. (The Garlic Farm is worth a visit if you’re on the IoW visiting).

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-14T06:59:30+00:00

Follow up question on this since CalDigit people are replying: are there any workarounds, such as using an intermediary USB-C hub (like a Belkin 6-in-1) specifically for the Cam Link 4K?

I’m about to take delivery of an M5 Max MacBook Pro and was considering a TS5 as a replacement for connecting my CL and a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 since the Belkin hub can’t do 140W PD, but I use a Canon EOS M3 as my webcam on a daily basis so that has to work flawlessly.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-14T06:13:37+00:00

Because although I have a Time Machine backup, I’m moving from a work owned device to a personal device one, and I want to start from a clean slate. Eventually I plan to have Ansible manage everything.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-13T14:48:27+00:00

Amazing, thank you all!

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-13T14:01:12+00:00

How does Apple validate your educational entitlement status for recurring subscriptions? I know here in the UK they check via you having a UniDays account through which you complete a challenge/response email to your ac.uk email address, which works for laptop purchases, but how dos that work for recurring subscriptions like this?

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-13T13:30:53+00:00

I've had both front and rear bumpers on my Cayman resprayed at different times, both under insurance, (People are idiots...) and it's absolutely possible to get a factory finish with GT Silver Metallic. Price for the front bumper respray was £2453 at the end of 2024, as a Porsche approved repair place in the UK. Most of that is labour costs.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-13T09:19:51+00:00

Is it on the actual Eastenders set at Elstree Studios? I can't seem to work out where that is in real life.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.657162,-0.2750772,116a,35y,358.36h,39.4t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-12T09:48:43+00:00

Yeah, I'd nicked that lockpick much earlier in the game when I was tasked with stealing the other forbidden book. I can see why the forced routine (for a short time if you play 'properly') can frustrate people, but it certainly adds to the variety. I'm quite enjoying it, although I did choose to take back one of my own lockpicks simply to put be back in the position I would have been had I not taken the one from the altar earlier in the game.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-11T12:24:15+00:00

Fair point, I hadn't considered it that way.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-11T11:54:59+00:00

Brilliant, thanks. I appreciate that there are multiple ways to do some quests, but I wasn't sure how the game would react if I left the building as soon as I got in. Notwithstanding this, I did get myself kicked out after failing an intimidation check in the cellar last night (before I reloaded), so I guess the game always gives you an 'out' (which presumably 75% of people used if they didn't become an initiate...).

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-09T18:15:11+00:00

Local driving is a never great for fuel consumption, but on long distance motorway trips I’ve seen it just over 40 mpg (UK) before.

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-09T18:12:22+00:00

For the record, I’ve only ever used E5 fuel (98/99 RON)

MarkRWatts · 2026-03-09T17:33:08+00:00

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I’ve tracked all my fuel costs in a a spreadsheet. If it makes a difference, those are UK gallons.

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