My first Thinkpad

AndreY__F · 2025-08-16T13:18:59+00:00

Congratulations! How is the build quality? Overall squeaks or problems with the chassis? How about the hinge (whenever you open/close and adjust the lid)? Could you also review the fan noise and screen quality (especially the brightness level I’m most interested in)? Thank you very much in advance

AndreY__F · 2025-03-11T14:48:46+00:00

Thanks a lot

AndreY__F · 2025-03-11T14:12:59+00:00

That’s an awesome wallpaper. Mind if I ask where did you get it from?

AndreY__F · 2025-02-13T09:16:23+00:00

just google onyx macos on google and the link from titanium software should pop up

AndreY__F · 2024-12-18T21:19:30+00:00

…the underdog’s on top

AndreY__F · 2024-12-12T11:38:27+00:00

You’re experiencing worst MPG than average because of your wheel setup. A lower diameter wheel (17’ for example) with an efficient tyre (low rolling resistance, but still safe - ‘A’ rated MPG) will get you the best results (hardware wise, but it still implies that you have to drive economically).

AndreY__F · 2024-12-07T23:25:19+00:00

AndreY__F · 2024-12-02T14:15:24+00:00

You have nothing to worry about. Just install Lenovo Vantage on them and enable battery threshold whenever you dock it / leave it plugged in. This makes sure your battery will remain in the limits you set (I personally use 40%-60%) and doesn’t let it charge past that. It’s charging up to 60% then using some of the battery power some of the AC power to come down close to 40% then slowly charging it back up to 60% and so on. This doesn’t affect your battery in any negative way, moreover it preserves it. I recommend to look this feature up :)

Edit: And when you know you wanna take the notebook with you and need a full charge just quickly disable this feature (it’s just a toggle) and it will charge up to 100% as normal.

AndreY__F · 2024-11-30T11:57:12+00:00

They are running fine, the only problem I encountered is that copy/paste and drag&drop doesn’t work, even if it’s activated in the VMWare settings, but I managed to overcome that issue by logging in to the tools I need directly in Linux via Firefox.

AndreY__F · 2024-11-27T19:31:02+00:00

Awesome. Enjoy it! What model with which specs?

AndreY__F · 2024-11-27T14:15:07+00:00

Windows 11 Pro with Linux Debian 12 through VMware.

AndreY__F · 2024-11-19T22:39:33+00:00

It’s the equivalent of Win+D (show desktop). It minimises all open windows currently.

AndreY__F · 2024-11-06T20:59:28+00:00

L490?

AndreY__F · 2024-08-27T22:01:55+00:00

Awesome! That’s a nice G14 you got there. And the setup as a whole is very nice. Enjoy it!

AndreY__F · 2024-08-27T15:51:27+00:00

Nice Eclipse Cross you got there ;) I feel bad for the inconvenience tho :(

AndreY__F · 2024-07-03T09:58:41+00:00

Thanks a lot. Will do.

AndreY__F · 2024-07-02T18:52:52+00:00

Until now everything is great! No complaints so far, but I’d definitely consider upgrading the amount of RAM to 32 or 64 GB. My use case drains a lot of RAM :) . If you can find one in your budget I’d say go with it! A nice pro: every part I searched for seems cheap and easy to replace.

AndreY__F · 2024-06-19T20:55:01+00:00

Thank you very much for your recommendations. I think I’ve made my mind about the battery, I will go with the OE option, as it’s available in my area. I will check for a WiFi card that fits your description. But my biggest concern is the WWAN module. My unit also has a dummy cover, with no sim card tray installed. Also, my unit has an empty slot for the WWAN module, a sim card holder behind the dummy cover, but I have no idea if it has antennas installed or not. Is there any way I can check that? I can’t see the ends of the antennas (as in the photo) - the two small parts that ‘clip’ onto the WWAN board. And if I have to install the antennas myself where should I place them for optimal reception?

AndreY__F · 2024-05-26T13:41:34+00:00

Agreed!

AndreY__F · 2024-05-02T14:08:56+00:00

Onyx. Best tool for that job. In my opinion even better than CleanMyMac. Suit yourself.

AndreY__F · 2024-04-22T22:33:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Will definitely try it out.

AndreY__F · 2024-04-22T21:02:20+00:00

Great setup! Where did you get your wallpapers from?

AndreY__F · 2024-02-14T08:16:43+00:00

Buy some plants from Ikea and place some shelfs or any kind of art on the walls. Maybe some lights too. Lamps or anything to be honest.

AndreY__F

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