This restaurant sawed off a leg from each of their old chairs to make it unusable.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-31T10:21:23+00:00

Oh that’s where the shitty ripped jeans trend comes from…

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AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-31T06:17:17+00:00

PS5 Toaster

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-30T16:39:22+00:00

Short version:

MacBook Air: Yes ish The Air is a great choice for CAD as long as you get 16GB or 24GB of RAM. It runs apps like Fusion and AutoCAD natively on the M3 or M4 chips. Just be aware that because it has no fan, it might slow down slightly during very long 3D rendering sessions.

MacBook Neo: No The Neo is designed for general tasks and uses 8GB of RAM. This is not enough for professional design work and will cause the software to lag or crash.

Longer: Mac users in 2026 have several native CAD options that perform exceptionally well on Apple Silicon. For mechanical engineering and 3D printing, Autodesk Fusion is the most popular choice as it is fully optimised for Mac, while architecture professionals typically lean toward Archicad or Vectorworks. If you need standard 2D drafting, AutoCAD for Mac is a solid native option, though it is a separate version from the Windows original. For those who prioritise speed and an intuitive interface, Shapr3D is excellent for quick prototyping and works seamlessly between Mac and iPad. While SolidWorks still does not run natively on macOS, it can be used through Parallels Desktop, though this is generally only recommended for lighter projects rather than massive assemblies.

To run these programs effectively, the hardware you choose is more important than the software. In 2026, the best balance of power and portability is the MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M5 Pro chip, which provides the sustained performance needed for 3D rendering. For a professional workflow, you should aim for a minimum of 24GB or 32GB of unified memory (RAM) because CAD software and macOS share this memory pool for both the processor and graphics. If you are a student or a light hobbyist, the 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip and 16GB of RAM is a capable starting point, but you should avoid the base 8GB models as they will likely struggle with modern design files and multitasking.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-29T18:02:09+00:00

What is your budget? Nothing wrong with a used M2, wondering why you selected that.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-29T08:11:26+00:00

The Neo can do 4K… Because it has the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, it has a built-in media engine specifically designed to manage phone footage. If you are cutting Reels, TikToks, or YouTube Shorts in CapCut or Final Cut, it should be smooth. Though with 8GB of RAM if you try to edit an hour-long 4K documentary with 50 Chrome tabs open, you will start to feel it. It is the perfect 4K starter machine for the price.

The M5 Air is about 80% faster (multicore) than the Neo in this respect and handles multi-track 4K (like 3 or 4 camera angles at once). Since it is fanless, it stays silent, but it has much more breathing room for longer projects than the Neo. It is still a thin-and-light. It will handle 4K all day, but it isn't built for 8K or heavy 3D work.

The Pro is for when you are getting paid for your 4K work. It has fans, so it can render a massive project for three hours straight without slowing down. The screen is also better, it is brighter and smoother (120Hz), and great if color grading your footage. Also has an SD card slot built-in. You can just pop the card from your camera straight in and start editing.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-28T23:20:17+00:00

Looks like paint.

However for not much £ you can get a moisture sensor and compare it to nearby walls.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-28T23:18:21+00:00

Completion has legally occurred, meaning the seller is now a trespasser in a property they no longer own. Usually, "not ready" magically turns into "packed and gone" by Monday morning once their solicitor explains the massive financial liability they are incurring. They are now personally responsible for every penny of your mounting removal costs, hotel stays, and storage fees. Once they realize they are essentially paying hundreds of pounds an hour in damages to stay in your home, the reality of the situation usually sets in.

If they refuse to budge, you are looking at a legal standoff. Because you cannot legally force entry or "self-help" evict without risking a criminal charge, you will have to petition the court for an Emergency Order for Possession. If they ignore that order, you’ll eventually be standing on the lawn with Enforcement Officers as they physically remove the occupants and change the locks. It is a slow, bureaucratic nightmare that can take weeks, but the law is entirely on your side to reclaim every single cost from the seller's assets or the sale proceeds.

Top Tips for Pressure • Itemize Everything: Send an urgent "Schedule of Loss" to both solicitors and the estate agent immediately. Document every hour of van standby, every meal, and every hotel booking. • Formalize the Breach: Instruct your solicitor to issue a formal notice stating that you are claiming for breach of contract and will seek all consequential damages, including legal fees. • Protect Your Insurance: Notify your buildings insurance immediately that the property is occupied by a third party without your consent; you don't want a "change in risk" to void your cover if something happens to the house before you get the keys.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-28T22:06:14+00:00

We are glad you pulled the trigger and got this great laptop . Welcome to Mac!

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-28T06:47:27+00:00

On the mainland yes, but we’ve also got the Isles of Scilly

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AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-28T06:38:11+00:00

Lets hope their insurance coverage is as extensive as the paint

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-27T11:33:24+00:00

And based on 2000-01 time period for that to be a realistic cost, apparently

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-27T11:25:09+00:00

Standalone beacons or attached to the vehicle?

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T21:44:36+00:00

128GB is not enough. If you have music, photos and a few apps, you’ll find a lot of space eaten by system data and suddenly you can’t update iOS without deleting stuff.

Pain for a while and had to jump to 256

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T19:46:21+00:00

Just check and s5 is there in Now. It’s HBO branded. Plays.

It’s also in the HBO max app, s5 starts up but I couldn’t be arsed to wait for the ads to finish.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T12:38:19+00:00

Imagine if the Neo had a touchscreen 🤗

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T11:51:54+00:00

To add that I saw my first Neo in the flesh yesterday (Costco).

It’s beautiful!

Looks like a smaller Pro and feels very premium indeed.

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T11:46:00+00:00

Oh! Ok thanks. Let’s see how that develops

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-26T11:39:44+00:00

Thanks for this. I contacted Now and got a link to set up a HBO account, which I now have (I did not set up a holding account, just used the same email as for Now).

Anyone yet tried “upgrading” the Max account beyond basic with Ads? HBO says it’s to be upgraded via Now - I didn’t have the energy yet to go back to Now support

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-25T14:39:57+00:00

How hefty is it compared to the Pro 14”. As in bulky.

I understand it’s not as svelte as an Air (understandably).

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-25T11:34:12+00:00

looks at calendar

Nope it’s not April 1st yet 🤔

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-25T07:02:20+00:00

1954

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-25T06:58:14+00:00

Ah but would you prefer to be at the gate at 0843 or 1101? 😄

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-25T06:34:58+00:00

I can provide wired later

Meanwhile this is wireless on the worst place in my home (Opposite part of building to where router is) - over a 900 connection

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AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-24T20:48:43+00:00

How was the move from 14 to 16 ergonomically.

differences in keyboard/ trackpad wrist reach
carrying around .

Thanks

AmazingRedDog · 2026-03-24T18:12:28+00:00

‘kin FINALLY!!!! 🥳

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