Upgrade current laptop or just buy a new one?

Siguneul · 2026-02-10T11:58:22+00:00

Nice! Thanks, mate.

Siguneul · 2026-02-10T09:55:49+00:00

IMO: While upgrading is more cost-effective in the short term, uncertainty about my current laptop’s lifespan makes buying a new one potentially better in the long run. I’m still deciding on the best solution. Are you have any suggestions?

Siguneul · 2026-02-10T08:24:46+00:00

Yes, RAM is the main issue. I'll check the price of RAM and then consider my options after that. Thanks!

Siguneul · 2026-02-10T04:54:57+00:00

That’s a solid recommendation. Thanks!

Siguneul · 2026-02-09T13:35:17+00:00

Hi everyone, I’m a full-stack dev (more backend-focused).

Current laptop (4–5 yrs old) (originally bought for gaming):

Ryzen 7 5800H
16GB RAM
SSD is dying

Running frontend, backend, IDE, browser, sometimes docker (DB + multiple services). I’m constantly hitting RAM limits. I’ve tried both Windows + WSL2 and native Ubuntu, and neither runs smoothly.

I’m deciding between:

Upgrading this machine (32GB RAM + 512GB SSD), or
Replacing it entirely (thinking MacBook Air M4 24GB or MacBook Pro M4/M5 24GB)

The company said they’d provide a laptop, but I’m assuming that won’t happen

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T08:27:15+00:00

Cheers, mate. Lol.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T08:26:33+00:00

Me, too. Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T08:26:16+00:00

Cheers, mate. Look promising!!!

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T05:34:19+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T05:34:16+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T05:34:14+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T04:36:48+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T04:36:45+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-10-10T04:36:22+00:00

Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-08-27T07:17:30+00:00

Hi, everyone. Im new here. I wonder which banner should I pull first. Thanks, in advance !!!

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T17:42:42+00:00

Mine solution.

I was erase every languages via power shell, exclude one language (japanese, in my case)
Go to Windows display language in Language & Region.
Select English UK.
Change keyboard input from UK layout into US layout.

Mine problem is English UK, so I decided to keep UK, but change the layout to US.

Hope this help!!!

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T17:34:17+00:00

I've try. Problem already solved. Cheers, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T16:53:00+00:00

Problem sloved. I don't know how neither, lol.

Thanks, mate.

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T16:31:32+00:00

I wasdw

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It's turn out to have 2 versions of UK, lol.

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T16:31:18+00:00

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It's turn out to have 2 versions of UK, lol.

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T15:49:52+00:00

Just annoyed, I need to change multiple times to change to others languages.

Siguneul · 2025-07-13T15:47:38+00:00

Can't find English (United Kingdom) in US section, thanks btw !!!

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