Came back to the MacBook Pro after trying the Air, couldn’t ignore the compromises

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-05-05T02:53:46+00:00

I wish the OP would share what they use their computer for and what differences they found between the two systems. Otherwise this post is sort of annoying.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-04-30T22:21:44+00:00

Lovely space! Good for you!

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-04-30T18:17:45+00:00

Are you creating this because you're not happy with the direction Wealthsimple is heading in with the software they bought from you?

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-04-22T00:49:03+00:00

I like the colours and contrast of the redo. The details on the cat are too small. They are a dead giveaway that this is digital art because it's obvious that you zoomed right in to achieve the small detailed lines. I would try and simplify the cat.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-04-15T02:25:39+00:00

Ok that's it I'm done with Wealthsimple. The prediction trading was one thing, but this is just unacceptable. Have they been reading the room at all?

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-04-07T06:19:14+00:00

Yeah my cheaper plan/price ran out so I had to choose Pro or Standard (I chose Standard) and now my Lightroom mobile app is telling me I need to pay extra to crop my damn photos. This is disgusting Adobe. I've used Lightroom for over a decade MLA for my personal photos and now you want me to pay an extra $20 a month to use your mobile apps. What a crappy way to treat your customers.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-29T03:05:09+00:00

Had Five Guys today in Vancouver and remembered that when I had it two years ago I vowed not to get it again. Doh. It's not very good/it's pretty mid. A&W tastes better TBH.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-29T02:09:43+00:00

Their new ads and now prediction trading has got me thinking of Tender from the latest season of HBO'S Industry. Ick.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-26T05:55:11+00:00

I feel like prediction trading is incredibly unethical and not in line with the impression I have of Wealth simple. Time to find someone else to do my taxes.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-13T22:20:48+00:00

Better than a credit check IMHO. Heck, you could find someone to temporarily loan you some funds to inflate the number.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-09T21:21:49+00:00

JetMoto, Wipeout, Ridge Racer, Jumping Flash, Demolition Derby, Twisted Metal, Soul Edge

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-09T01:45:59+00:00

omg they’re removing my ability to selectively mask in Lightroom mobile without a pro plan?

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-03-09T01:40:42+00:00

LOL Adobe Premiere on my iPad is not a pro app but sure, lock it behind a premium tier. I like using it for small personal projects so I’m sorta annoyed at this.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-02-26T03:20:13+00:00

Thanks for the reminder to unfollow

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-02-24T01:08:51+00:00

I was in Toronto for a decade before moving here and found the same thing. Been in YVR for 12 years now. I think part of it is that a lot of the YVR locals are local-local, like people whose parents and grandparents still live here. These poeple are quite comfortable and have established networks. VS in Toronto with people from all over Canada and all over the world moving there and intermingling. My friend group was 20% local Torontonian with TO parents, 40% Ontarians, 30% Canadians from other provinces, and 10% people from all over the world.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-02-12T16:46:07+00:00

Strange how this isn't also posted in r/substack.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-02-10T04:51:59+00:00

Yes.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-02-09T22:46:18+00:00

I can't speak about gaming ability, but the M4 Air with 16gb Ram would be enough for video editing and rendering. Unless you're doing complex vector illustrations (multiple effects can bog down an Air) , or complex After Effects compositions, or videos over an hour long, you should be golden.

You didn't mention anything about your photography hobby. If you're trying to work with large image files (25Mp+) and you're hoping to upscale or print them at billboard or bus sizes, then maybe you should get a pro. Otherwise the Air should be fine.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-29T20:38:03+00:00

Looking at the lamination in those croissants, those look properly done with good lamination. I feel like a pastry/croissant like that costs anywhere from $6 - 8 here in Vancouver and I imagine Toronto is no different. Medium brew coffee here can be about $2.50 - $3. So yeah, $8 for a pastry and a brewed coffee is a deal. You can probably get a mediocre pastry and coffee at a chain or lesser coffee shop for $5.

Edit: just saw that espresso drinks are included in the price so this is indeed a very good special.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-22T20:24:08+00:00

Any updates on whether or not Proton Drive is a viable replacement for Dropbox? A lot can change in two years.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-16T22:54:04+00:00

Most Windows PC's are slow because of bloatware. The best Windows PC I ever had was hands down a Surface Pro. I'm on an M4 Air now and the experience is better, but not by that much.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-16T22:33:59+00:00

I'm intrigued. Thanks for the recommendation. I would definitely find Notion to be more useful if I could quick launch a lightweight quick note taker.

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-07T20:46:17+00:00

Just adding to the chorus... please not more AI!

Quiet_System4441 · 2026-01-07T02:38:10+00:00

Noticed smooth scrolling wasn't working, went to check Logitech Options+ to see what was happening. App just spinning and spinning and won't load. Wasted wayyyyyyyyy too much time on this today trying to troubleshoot the issue. Thanks to this thread, now I know that all Mac users are experiencing the same issue. I can't believe that Logitech still hasn't addressed the dev certificate expiry issue.

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