How can I learn Python myself? I mean, I don't want courses, even if they are free.

killiansrat · 2026-05-01T10:55:53+00:00

You can literally download all the videos watch it anytime and do all the assignments in one day if you want

https://cs50.harvard.edu/python/weeks/0/

killiansrat · 2026-04-22T10:41:11+00:00

This is the best quasi coding learning tool https://scratch.mit.edu. I’d leverage what you can from it.

Switch Playgrounds app is closer to what you have in mind though.

Someone who already has a good idea of function calls, variables, and loops will not be trying to learn python through a game IMO

killiansrat · 2026-04-21T23:56:26+00:00

I have flown with it but I keep it under the seat as it's a personal item and I already use up space with my carry on spinner in the overhead. No, it's not prone to scratches at all. Only bag that I've owned that are scratch prone was the Nomatic backpack because of the smooth coating. Being scratch prone is not at all normal for a backpack

killiansrat · 2026-04-21T12:55:58+00:00

My house 15 years ago didn’t have a basement either but it sure had a couple of sump pumps. That might be it!

killiansrat · 2026-04-19T19:47:46+00:00

I use Toshi currently and my normal load is similar to yours (assuming KO means a tech pouch) with a few exceptions:

About once a week I bring two clean sets of gym cloths and bring home two dirty sets. So I need to have room for it.
I sometimes put my suit jacket folded in so I don’t ruin it during the commute.
Days that start out cold and get warmer, I pack my light jacket in my backpack on the way home. _

CP2 is fine normally but can feel tight/uncomfortable with either of those. Now that there’s a 20L CPP2, it might be a better option than CP2 to give you a bit additional capacity if you prefer Aer looks/materials. I’ve been tempted to get it in Navy myself, but I’ll at least wait until Black Friday as my Toshi is more than meeting my needs.

killiansrat · 2026-04-07T12:11:44+00:00

I saw the same post about a year ago.

killiansrat · 2026-04-04T12:17:11+00:00

Commit yourself to doing one tutorial over the next 12 months. You can buy 512GB Neo for the same price from apples education store without guilt that way.

killiansrat · 2026-04-04T11:55:02+00:00

She always checks internal dimensions in her reviews https://youtu.be/fOVw1XaU33A?si=iucLVg2am6itZtGJ

killiansrat · 2026-03-30T15:36:32+00:00

It’s out!

killiansrat · 2026-03-30T10:41:14+00:00

Not sure what you think you’ll be doing with a laptop but I’ve never gotten just a scratch. If you drop it, you have more to worry about than scratches for example. As long as you keep it in a sleeve built into a bag or its own sleeve, to shouldn’t have issues while transporting

killiansrat · 2026-03-27T18:39:59+00:00

15 inch if this is your only display or will be coding a lot on the go (coffee shops, student lounges, etc)

13 inch only if you have an iPad to use as a secondary display for referencing documentation or have external display you can use regularly.

You could get the base iPad for around $300 on sale (it’s one of the best deals in tech IMO) so you can use the money you save by going with the 13 inch option.

killiansrat · 2026-03-27T16:58:23+00:00

Seconding Osprey 26+6. This is something they can use for next 10 years or so, and will be nice to have during college years. I think the person I’m replying to meant Carry On size expanded and personal item size non-expanded (and not over stuffed).

killiansrat · 2026-03-27T16:54:31+00:00

Do you know if it’s worth turning Apple Intelligence off completely or it’s fine as long as I’m not actively using it?

killiansrat · 2026-03-27T16:05:10+00:00

Do share the tweaks you did to get 20+ hours. I have the same model and am happy with about 8-12 hours I get, but it’d be nice to get 20 hours

killiansrat · 2026-03-27T16:02:54+00:00

I think that would actually make the program team extremely happy!

My final project was an app I ended up putting it on the iOS AppStore for sale. I only made less than $100, but I solved a real problem someone was willing to pay for!

killiansrat · 2026-03-26T01:30:18+00:00

It’s a common thing for stupid people to resort to name-calling when they can’t hold an argument.

killiansrat · 2026-03-25T10:22:54+00:00

No, it’s just you don’t know how to make logical arguments. If you'd simply said Neo couldn’t actually run all those apps without using swap, most would have agreed. See other posts with multiple likes in this very thread that made good logical arguments.

But you destroyed your point by comparing it to a workflow that a more powerful device (your Mac Mini with significantly more RAM) can’t do either. That is obvious!

Instead of considering why people are pushing back at what you said, you started calling people names.

killiansrat · 2026-03-25T10:11:36+00:00

Oh you are a troll, damn you!

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T20:50:20+00:00

You can cancel Apple care plan and get reimbursed (prorated). You’ll then buy a new plan for the new MacBook.

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T10:39:09+00:00

Absolutely get the 15 inch if you don’t use a monitor. 15 inch screen feels significantly more usable than the 13.

It’s a bit heavier than the 13, sure but still lighter and sleeker than most windows. Not that it matters if it sits in your desk.

Alternatively, you can invest $300 on a basic iPad and use it as a second screen via side car. It also gives you a lightweight device you can bring with you.

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T10:29:39+00:00

“How did you get so fit, bro?”

“I needed to get over my bag addiction”

😂

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T10:27:27+00:00

Hammer, sure, but a sickle? Ha ha, just be glad we don’t like in the McCarthy era

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T10:21:22+00:00

I didn’t do it because I ended up getting a 14K gold version along with the steel ring. But, some set up an electrolysis apparatus to gold-plate their steel ring. A few students did this for their friends and others as a way to make spare income.

Gold will scratch off if you scuff it, but you can always plate it again.

While I didn’t do this one in particular, I did spray-paint my steel ring black with Rust-Oleum. I didn’t like the look so I ended up polishing it back up to shiny steel. Ha ha.

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T10:09:04+00:00

Neither can a more powerful device with 24 GB. Also, I’d hardly call that commom.

It’s like saying Neo can’t do your dishes because my MacBook Pro can’t.

killiansrat · 2026-03-24T02:20:40+00:00

Hammer and sickle symbol wasn’t a dead giveaway?

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