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Where can a Boomer catch up on current computer/software technology? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by just_ducky_in_NH@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I have an eight-year-old laptop that needs replacing and I’m paralyzed. What are the most reliable ones now? Do I need a desktop for CAD? Pros and cons of operating systems (and where do I find them?) Browsers ditto? Where do I find answers that aren’t just product marketing?

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[-] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago

you could get round this a bit by going for laptops that are designed to be used under load for extended periods of time... like gaming laptops.

Despite the good specs i wouldn't want to be doing much heavy computing on a thin and light

[-] Fermion@mander.xyz 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If the CAD package can leverage GPU computing, then an eGPU is a good compromise. That way you can have plenty of power and airflow at the desk for intensive tasks, but you don't need to lug all the hardware to the floor for interfacing with plc's or to meetings. Although systems with good eGPU support are often expensive enough that keeping a separate desktop workstation and a lightweight laptop is competitive.

High single core cpu clock speeds and lots of ram should be the first priority for cad. Solidworks, for example, does not handle running out of ram gracefully at all.

[-] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago

Nah nah nah nah just make em all draw in the walk in.

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