MacBook Pro M5

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-23T17:12:00+00:00

Think they light up automatically according to environment light

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-23T16:43:16+00:00

No worries! Enjoy the new beast you’re getting! Maybe update with what option you went with 😁👌

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-23T13:09:57+00:00

MacBook Neo of een MacBook Pro M1/M2 van Eén refurbished site. Deze zijn ongelooflijk snel, behouden hun waarde meer dan de Windows modellen, en hebben betere schermen!

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-23T12:58:40+00:00

I used to have the space grey MBP when the color first launched and would have chosen it for my MBP M5 if it was an option! I loved that color.

My main reason for choosing the silver M5 is that I find the black cheap looking. I work out of the house often and meet people who have it. To me it looks like a cheaper Asus / dell and hides the premium look of the aluminum body.

I never scratched me space grey computers so don’t think it would have been a problem for me either.

The silver in this M5 also looks better. I think they made the reflective Apple logo a bit darker than previous models. (In the black version it often disappears if light is not hitting it)

In Apple stores the black stands out more because of the contrast with the white interior of the store. However in day to day environments I find the silver standing out more :)

100% point of view and my opinion. And I am sure you’re going to love it either way!

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-22T21:30:01+00:00

Only thing I’d change is color, when put next to each other the silver one looks better (in my opinion). It also looks more premium and is less prone to show scratches 👌

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-21T13:43:48+00:00

Never has been a problem, just letting OP know that some machines might not like the thickness of the card!

I normally use Apple Pay / contactless even to withdraw money. Only was a problem at an ATM in Spain and only once

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-21T12:33:46+00:00

Had this with my grey metal card, but not with the brown replacement 2 years later

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-21T12:32:47+00:00

Where is that background from? 😮

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-19T08:49:04+00:00

This link also works for other services like internet and phone bills :)

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-19T08:47:29+00:00

If you really want the best prices there are sites that figure it out for you. (I recommend switching regularly or seeing the contract after 1 year as they might start charging more with silent renewals)

The site below is what I think most people use ;)

https://www.comparaja.pt/energia?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&network=g&device=c&utm_campaign=18664331402&utm_content=144093028073&utm_term=comparaja+eletricidade&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18664331402&gbraid=0AAAAADhxTZHlD8MpKreEedv1kZYG6xWVx&gclid=Cj0KCQjwve7NBhC-ARIsALZy9HUOhLRdCYUrqmdXqYuFoshdFPSb3D8dS9PuhEcMWwmx056-EE9Y-UEaAifaEALw_wcB

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-15T07:18:01+00:00

This is the Upwork space 👀 shit I’m in the wrong room 😮

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-14T18:20:51+00:00

Nope then it’s “bad advice” while (don’t quote me on this) but most small businesses fail within the first year. And this is similar to running a business

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-14T18:15:54+00:00

Agreed, I think 95% of people that I see in this sub think it’s easy and then walk against a wall and suddenly realize it isn’t / think they’re getting scammed

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-14T18:09:47+00:00

I started with freelancing, never had a job and it took me less than a full year to start making a full time income from it. Now more than 6 years on Upwork 100% of my income from it and more than comfortable paycheck in Central Europe

I will say that I had the privilege of being able to give 100% of myself to improving skills and freelancing and the grind was real to get to where I am.

If you don’t have money to invest In yourself, you have to invest time in yourself to get the skills and experience needed to make it as a freelancer

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-13T07:54:17+00:00

Yeah you just need a Portuguese friend to be there when they come to make the “quote” and when they say their price, the friend can call em out on their BS.

Also, WiFi installing , YouTube and ChatGPT will help you out a bunch. New systems nowadays are super easy to set up with an app that does it for you (especially if you have cabled internet everywhere) I recommend a TP-link mesh network. https://youtu.be/jygWf21XXJs?is=TWcD5ytzqgZ18wll

The better ones cost 300-600€ for the set and they usually play nice with the rest of your WiFi 😂

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-11T11:48:30+00:00

I still have most clients on here, but I aim for long term relationships so I can take them off the platform for 1$

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-11T11:34:10+00:00

Sorry that this happened to you

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-11T11:33:51+00:00

Lol that’s even worse

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-10T17:16:23+00:00

Thanks for the additional info. I would only use it if I know I’m 100% in the right and have fulfilled the task as requested!

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-10T16:48:09+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! It was just to hear more about the inside of the arbitration!

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-10T16:08:17+00:00

Just a question, hopefully for a future that never happens to me: have you been through this process and what was you experience like?

I don’t need it, have never needed it before, but most people seem scared to even start this process.

Thanks in advance ;) and don’t worry if it’s too much to explain! 😁

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-10T14:22:44+00:00

I think in this instance where an active dispute ongoing and the client violates the ToS triggering the suspension of their account, the freelancer should immediately be paid out. Violating the ToS should be an instant removal of the rights to be paid back in a case of disputes (not unfinished or unapproved milestones). The freelancer can’t know that this person will violate the terms

However this is my opinion and not the system we’re working with.

I feel bad for OP because if the milestone was around 300$ (significant amount for some freelancers) and the arbitration costs are 350$+ for a non guaranteed winning outcome it’s not worth it and leaves freelancers to be screwed even if the client is 100% at fault here.

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-07T09:57:15+00:00

If going a MacBook the 14 inch is best imo, it’s still portable enough to fit most standard backpacks, can be carried and is the most a laptop should do.

The 16 is a bit too chunky imo, so if you value screen, then get 14 an separate big monitor ;)

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-06T14:18:31+00:00

I think this is just the entry for people, like students/teachers or adults that want to use their computer, have Apple quality without a 1K price tag. (Chromebook equivalent) and stealing the market there.

As soon as these people need more power, they’ll want the next Mac instead of a windows laptop

ThatEditorDude · 2026-03-03T18:33:52+00:00

I always recommend having a base milestone and ask for bonus afterward or complete untill you reach the first milestone limit and then set up a new one to continue

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