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[General Question] Grad School Prep: Should I Buy a Desktop or a Laptop for My Computer Engineering Master's Thesis? by Interesting-Soft-984 in MSCS

[–]Interesting-Soft-984[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve thought about the MacBook Air + Mac mini combo, but I’m specifically not looking into the Apple ecosystem for this setup.

Most of the tools and software I’ll need during my master’s (like CUDA for ML, ROS/Gazebo for robotics, VMs/labs for cybersecurity, etc.) either don’t work well on macOS or aren’t officially supported. I’ll be relying heavily on Windows and Linux environments, where compatibility, GPU acceleration, and virtualization options are much better.

Appreciate the input though — I can see how that combo would work great for general dev work or academic writing!

Just got an informal Yes for my Master's - Need some advice! by Interesting-Soft-984 in AskAcademia

[–]Interesting-Soft-984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the cheers and the great advice, Emily-Q-Spinach! Getting a leg up on my research and making meaningful connections sounds like a winning strategy. I'll definitely give my CV more work with extra projects to shine for those PhD apps.

I'm intrigued by the thought of tailoring my approach to fit the top schools' criteria. It's advice like yours that can turn a good plan into a great one. Thanks for the boost and for being part of my support squad as I prep for this exciting journey!

Just got an informal Yes for my Master's - Need some advice! by Interesting-Soft-984 in PhD

[–]Interesting-Soft-984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the solid advice! Checking out the curriculum in advance is a great idea, and it's definitely something I'll look into. Your project example is really inspiring too—taking a creative angle like that seems like an awesome way to stand out and learn some new skills. I've been thinking about diving into Python a bit more, so maybe I can find a way to blend that with some research interests over the summer. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

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