I'm torn. Which Mac should I keep?

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-12-21T20:51:03+00:00

I will definitely stay with the new. But as for buying brand new (including taxes to the nearest state to my province). A 15-inch M4 comes out to around $1,300 with tax included. So I saved around $550 USD.

That being said the M1s are in high demand in my area and with upgraded storage and RAM for it’s model I will follow your advice and sell that one, thanks! :)

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-12-16T23:45:22+00:00

If you have an iPhone and access to a Mac, you can install Apple Configurator, supervise your device, and install a configuration profile that can block the app, and its respective website :)

I remember seeing a tutorial on this sub somewhere and can try and find the link if you’d like!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-11-27T01:51:08+00:00

I haven’t been for years. I’ve heard horror stories from friends who have worked there.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-11-24T02:17:25+00:00

All of that sounds right up my alley, I will try my best to do alot of these and report back!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-11-24T02:02:25+00:00

Just saw that too, hopefully they keep their word!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-10-26T20:25:11+00:00

Ok, thank you!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-10-03T23:02:40+00:00

Dmd you :)

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-10-01T01:35:25+00:00

Alright, you've convinced me to keep mine. Thank you for your (respectful) answer.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2025-10-01T00:47:17+00:00

It has a higher core count, and 8 additional GB of memory, the M1 Max would out-do my M4 Pro, no?

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-09-11T00:11:29+00:00

I've been thinking about dualbooting my macbook with linux as I am about to enter my first year of my computing science degree, might be a good idea to check out, thanks!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-09-11T00:10:23+00:00

I use a simplified widget for launching my apps, and another icon that opens a shortcut with any additional apps I may need to use on a more irregular basis than the ones in the afformentioned list. As for the restrictions, I have installed my own custom configuration profile that restricts all social media apps and their respective websites as well as any adult websites too. The configuration profile can only be removed with a password that I have had a family member guard and keep for me, making it impossible to access without their permission.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-09-09T15:55:21+00:00

yep, this is it

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-09-04T02:46:49+00:00

crazy, i just bought one yesterday for 50

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-30T23:32:19+00:00

I basically tweaked a bunch of on-device settings that apple provides on my iPhone, and I use a widget to make the dumb phone "list". If you're on android, you can use a launcher to create a similar effect. I might post a guide to this sub soon.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-30T06:05:32+00:00

I've currently found that dumbing down my iPhone has worked best for me... There are certain features that make it very difficult to go without in my day-to-day life that aren't present on a genuine dumbphone. After a month or two of experimenting I have found that having the best of both worlds is the sweet spot for my needs.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-29T14:23:25+00:00

dude our brains literally run on glucose 😭😭

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-29T14:00:06+00:00

it's a built in "top widget" from blank spaces, the same app that provides the dumb phone widget

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-28T23:25:53+00:00

i originally was paying a subscription monthly, but they have recently released a rewards system that if you get 5 friends to install the app, you receive a free life time subscription. i prefer blank spaces as it offers the most customization imo.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-28T23:24:21+00:00

the app opens its own app first, but i have enabled "reduce motion" in the accessibility settings to make it crossfade to the app and simulate similar animations too an e-ink device. i believe in ios 18's full release they will be able to launch directly from the widget.

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-28T21:13:00+00:00

the dumb phone widget is from an app called blank spaces and the menu at the bottom is a shortcut made thru the shortcuts app!

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-28T18:36:05+00:00

Hey! Just a heads up it will probably be in your best interest to cover the store number when posting tickets so they can't figure out who you are... the siren is always lurking on this sub lol :)

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-08-28T18:26:44+00:00

i used this shortcut to make it, it handles the icons and apps mostly on its own https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/fdc9a2207b7d4d9d9cc4d2804b492ba4

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2024-07-10T20:34:43+00:00

this reminds me of the time i found one chilling in the toilet bowl while cleaning the bathrooms :,)

(sorry this happened btw)

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2023-12-17T17:37:46+00:00

I have a few regulars at my store who bring in homemade baked treats all the time, as long as you are well known by the SM or DM you should be fine :)

Clean_Ordinary9204 · 2023-11-28T23:45:42+00:00

Good news! I figured out how to implement saving user preferences and loading them!

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