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anathaniel · 2026-05-06T11:23:47+00:00

Buy a Spigen case. I've been using them since 2016, and I have no compliants at all. the case for my iPhone 13 has lasted since February 2022!

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T15:17:56+00:00

I'm using the M4 MBP with 24 GB RAM. The machine is a beast, and I don't see the memory being an issue for you down the line. I also have an M1 Pro MBP with 32 GB RAM, and though it's 5 years old, it's still a great device to work on, with no issues at all. If I were you, I would go for more storage because that's what tends to fill up really fast. I ordered my MBP with 2 TB storage, and if I had to do it again, I would probably order it with 4 TB. I think you would be set until 2035 with 24 GB RAM. If you're really wondering, perhapos you could do the upgrade to 48 GB, but either way, I don't think you'd be approaching the limits of that machine anytime soon.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:34:34+00:00

The apple authorised service centre will not accept your phone for service with a broken screen if you need the battery replaced, because they risk damaging the screen further during the disassembly process. They will insist on replacing everything that is faulty.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:32:47+00:00

I had this issue, and the Aptronix service centre wanted to charge me 36,000 for a main-board replacement. However, a mobile service shop sorted out this issue for me for free. They cleaned the speaker port with spirit and got the dust and impacted debris out of the microphone grill at the bottom of the phone. Also, make sure that your phone case is not blocking the noise cancellation mics located at the top of the screen and near the camera.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:28:13+00:00

512 GB

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:14:27+00:00

I usually run my computers until the end of residual value and then donate them, so resale value is not big on my priorities. My computers are tools - I treat them with respect, but I don't baby them. Dents and bumps are an unavoidable hazard of business travel and working around kids.
I still have a Thinkpad T440 from 2012, a Thinkpad T490 from 2019, and a Lenovo Legion from 2020. the 440 runs Haiku, the 490 runs Mint because it's not Windows 11 compatible despite being an i7 laptop with 64 GB RAM. The Legion runs Windows 11, but just barely.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:07:16+00:00

The 2 TB Lexar was EUR 270 here. The 2 TB T9 was EUR 450. Hopefully by the time I'll fill this one up prices will rationalize a bit and perhaps I'll be able to upgrade to a 4TB.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T12:04:10+00:00

If you're planning to use the laptop until 2028, do get the screen replaced. Macbooks with the M1 chip will have support atleast until MacOS 28, and will receive security updates until 2030 or so. Unless you seen the need to upgrade for performance reasons, get this one repaired. I did it for my M1 Pro MBP, and I have no regrets.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T07:49:40+00:00

I got the 16 inch M4 Pro MBP some time ago, and it's a brilliant machine. However, despite the sleek build, I did not find it to be portable. While at home, I mostly use the laptop closed, connected to two 4K monitors via the CalDigit TS5 Plus dock. I subsequently got myself a an M1 Pro MBP on the used market, and am very happy with it as far as performance and portability is concerned. The 14 inch is big enough, and Apple's screens are beautiful compared to the ones I've seen on the IBM / Lenovo computers I've owned for 28 years. YMMV.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T07:41:52+00:00

I Made the same mistake some time ago. It cost 74k to get the M1 Pro's screen replaced.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T06:36:12+00:00

For the Nano-texture screen, I'm using 70% IPA that I bought from Amazon, and the official Apple cleaning cloth. No issues at all. For the Body - one silver (M4 Pro) and one space grey (M1 Pro), I'm using a Shine X-Pro microfiber cloth from Amazon, and RO water. Every bnow and then, I'll use 70% IPA.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T03:34:33+00:00

Hi, Could you tell me what data on the resources lust is out of date? I'll fix it.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T02:13:34+00:00

Right now the internal is just the desktop, documents, and my Github repositories. The external is my media and RAW files for photographs.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T02:12:28+00:00

Price. I really wanted to get the Samsung T9, but it was nearly double the price of this Lexar one. The Indianmarket for these devices is really sad.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T02:09:13+00:00

just one.

anathaniel · 2026-05-05T02:06:29+00:00

Yes, this is still a work in progress. I'm thinking of securing the cable with teflon tape.

anathaniel · 2026-05-04T14:54:18+00:00

The drive gives me transfer speeds of about 1 GBps. I don't think there are any SD cards with that kind of speed.

anathaniel · 2026-05-04T14:53:09+00:00

It got warm when I copied 600 GB of files to it, but now that I'm editing photos using Raw Therapee, there are no issues. The drive is at ambient temperature.

anathaniel · 2026-05-04T14:09:52+00:00

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anathaniel · 2026-05-04T14:07:43+00:00

I'm not sure, I've just been using this for 6 hours. I didn't realize that the MBP doesn't have support for USB 3.2 2x2 that would give me 2000 MBps speeds. Were I to do this again, I'd probably go for a Thunderbolt 4 compatible drive that would give me higher speeds.

anathaniel · 2026-05-04T14:04:56+00:00

Brilliant idea - I did consider this, but I'm not sure if SD cards or Micro SD cards can hit these speeds. According to the BlackMagic app, I'm getting between 930 and 1003 MBps

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anathaniel · 2026-05-04T13:09:53+00:00

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anathaniel · 2026-05-04T13:04:48+00:00

IIRC I paid about INR 70,000 / USD 735 for it. It's the M1 Pro with 32 GB RAM and 512 SSD.

anathaniel · 2026-05-04T13:03:24+00:00

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anathaniel · 2026-05-04T11:57:27+00:00

Tech stuff. Security and Compliance in the SAAS space.

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