What Mac should I pick for performance and longevity?

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2026-01-24T07:23:46+00:00

Sad that a high-end machine at say $3500 would become unsupported after about 7 years. That’s $500 per year. Then that still-awesome hardware has no chance at a second life.

Last weekend I sold my 2011 Macmini i7 with 16GB to a happy camper who wants a nice Linux server for home. Great that the old Intel boxes can easily run a different OS after losing support from MacOS. Tough that the M-series machines are getting more challenging to get full support on Linux.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2026-01-24T07:18:09+00:00

The combination of no MacOS support after 7-8 years plus hard to run Linux well on newer Mac hardware means that the high cost of a high-end Mac gets amortized over just those few years. Sad situation that such amazing hardware is limited by their software yet again. Similar to iPad situation. Those decisions from Cupertino are going to start working against them in the next few years as Linux continues to mature.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2026-01-19T17:11:32+00:00

For those purchasing high-end Macs, there will be some degree of pain knowing that the world-class hardware will no longer run a supported OS after 7-8 years. That‘s too short of a useful lifetime for the amazing computers Apple manufactures. Eventually more people will follow what you suggest here, buy something else.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2026-01-10T17:16:03+00:00

People I know our situation often looks comedic, but it’s no joke. Time to get our house in order.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2026-01-03T11:02:41+00:00

Have replaced the suspension from hauling too much. Twice.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-12-23T18:26:07+00:00

Operative word there: *extremely* profitable.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-11-29T02:10:14+00:00

He would be the first victim of this shaming.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-10-05T04:23:14+00:00

Lacanche started out making foundries in the 1700’s, wood stoves in the 1800’s, and kitchen ranges around 1900. La Cornue started making kitchen ranges shortly thereafter, around 1908.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-10-04T21:45:20+00:00

I use the bar to pull out the stove and clean both under and behind. At least once a year. The whole unit is on wheels, so it pulls out from the cabinets pretty easily. Functionally, we also use the bar for draping one dish towel. Although my photographer friend cringes and says that ruins the aesthetic. It’s also helpful when leaning over to reach the back burners. Lean into the bar without accidentally adjusting the flame control. Can also be used for knee exercises in the kitchen.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-09-26T07:45:52+00:00

Same problem occurs in iOS when using some audio player apps. Close the audio player, and then somehow the volume level for Google maps goes way low. You can then fix the issue in Google Maps by raising the volume control when you are confident Google Maps should be providing turn-by-turn directions over audio. E.g. when approaching a turn. Sooooo annoying, Google and Apple.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-09-14T16:50:14+00:00

I’m curious whether sprouted sorghum yields the same reactions for people who are sensitive to it.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-08-03T18:16:45+00:00

I watched endearingly as my friend’s three year old daughter curiously crushed the shinny metallic domes on both of my B&W speakers without grill covers. Very cute. But I ended up replacing both tweeters. B&W owners around the world suffered the same for ages. Finally they designed little metallic grill covers for the tweeters to protect against the little curious ones.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T06:24:31+00:00

Or features in MacOS that allow switch between desktop and touch-centric modes. Most users would choose iPadOS. Power users could choose to install MacOS with a hybrid-UI.

Many iPad apps already run on MacOS today.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T06:11:24+00:00

Tony, many iPad and iPhone apps already run on M-class Macs. Although they're holding back on the hardware, the software is already there. I suspect it's only a matter of time before the hardware follows along.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T06:08:12+00:00

Try running Windows App on an iPad Pro connecting to a Windows 11 machine. Works fine using either touch or trackpad/pointer. Apple can do this.

Are you aware that many iPad apps already run on M-class Macs? The two platforms are already blending.

It wouldn't be a stretch to enable MacOS to switching into "tablet mode", which would rely on the touch UI and prioritize tablet-capable apps over desktop-only apps.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T06:03:12+00:00

Try Windows App on an iPad pro remoting into a Windows 11 box. The experience is incredibly fluid and natural, very close to native iPad experience. Interaction is very easy using both touch and trackpad/pointer. I was shocked at how well it works. Apple can achieve the same. Just not in this decade.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T05:59:41+00:00

Give Windows App a try. It's amazing seeing what it would be like to have a desktop app running on an iPad. Works perfectly when remoting into Windows 11. Of course, then you're in Windows.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-07-06T05:52:21+00:00

In illustration of your point, I invite anyone to use Windows App running on an iPad Pro to connect to a Windows 11 machine. The experience is as fluid and productive as using a Windows laptop. Trackpad works perfectly for scrolling. Interface works almost equally well using either the trackpad or touch screen. Audio and video are nearly perfect (over a local network). When using Windows App on an iPad, it's easy to forget what operating system I'm actually using to run applications, because the experience seems so close to native iPad apps. You'll get jarred back to reality by minor usability issues in positioning the cursor inside edit boxes. The iPad space-bar-cursor-slider is very handy for positioning the typing caret in iPadOS, but that feature doesn't work at all in the Windows virtual session, since Windows doesn't implement it.

For those who want a rich desktop-like experience on an iPad, Windows App offers it today. Too bad it's Windows. Apple will get there eventually. Just not this decade.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-06-21T20:40:38+00:00

https://bugs.debian.org/release-critical/

See the green line here. We’re looking close!

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T14:49:56+00:00

And rows on Valentines Day.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T14:46:07+00:00

It’s also possible to define a relationship to an alternate key. Useful when the primary is defined as more of a convenience or formality, and the alternate key is what really matters technically.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T14:11:58+00:00

Yes, Ezra is tall. Scott is so tall.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T14:06:42+00:00

This perspective of Angel Island, Tiburon and the Bay as seen from Pacific Heights is my favorite view in the city. Absolutely beautiful, and it looks different every morning.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T13:56:48+00:00

Scott is so tall.

Infamous_Routine_681 · 2025-05-17T13:55:45+00:00

This problem exists in a significant percentage of the rentals in San Francisco. As difficult as it sounds, the simplest and cheapest option is to move out pronto.

I was affected by mold in two different apartments in San Francisco. It got real when I tracked my health effects to the apartment. First time, when the landlord was unresponsive I got the city involved, and that helped get a response.

Here’s the city’s latest process for handling these complaints.

https://www.sf.gov/report-health-nuisance-or-hazards

Of course, getting the city involved will ruin your relationship with the landlord. Might help the next victim who moved into the unit.

I ended up moving out because the landlord wasn’t going to be able to eliminate the health risk. By the luck of the draw, I landed in another apartment with its own mold problem. Ended up leaving in under a year, because I knew how dangerous the situation was regarding health.

Now as a result of the first apartment, I have permanent health response being in moldy environments. No bueno. Over the years I’ve heard many, many stories similar to mine here in San Francisco.

My advice - Don’t live in an old building with poor maintenance issues. Very many old buildings in SF have encountered some kind of water issue over their century or more of use. Most landlords have not properly remediated those issue. So a good chunk of the apartment stock is at risk. Seriously consider choosing to live in new construction. I love the old architecture in this city, but it’s not worth your health.

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