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A few tips for using MacOS, when you have a strong Windows backgroundComing from a Windows background, I share my three-week experience with the new MacBook Pro, highlighting how MacOS respects my preferences by staying out of the way compared to the bloatware found in Windows 11. I also discuss the challenge of limited screen resolution settings on the 14-inch display and how I solved it using a third-party tool to reclaim the workspace I was accustomed to.
February 22, 2023A few updates, and transitioning to vacation modeI share recent updates on my significantly faster new workstation and my progress through the final 30% of my Executive MBA amidst pandemic-induced changes. Additionally, I discuss my new role at Microsoft and how these life transitions are leading up to an upcoming vacation.
July 20, 2020A journey into using a MacBook Pro 14" M2 Max (2023) after a lifetime on Windows and PCsAs a long-time Windows and Microsoft ecosystem enthusiast, I’m sharing my initial experience transitioning to a MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max. I’ll walk you through my complex multi-device home office setup and explain how I manage daily tasks like Teams, Azure, and coding across these platforms. This article offers my honest verdict on what it’s like to switch from Windows to macOS while remaining deeply immersed in Microsoft services.
February 6, 2023A long-term review of using a MacBook Pro 14" M2 MaxIn this long-term review, I share my experience as a lifetime Windows and Linux user who has spent nearly a year working with a MacBook Pro 14" M2 Max. While the hardware is impressively powerful and the display is excellent, I discuss significant frustrations with MacOS’s window management, file handling, and infrequent, uninspired updates compared to the Windows ecosystem.
December 30, 2023A look at the human presence detection sensor in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 9)I explored how my ThinkPad X1 Carbon automatically locks and unlocks based on my presence, discovering that the feature relies on Novelda’s ultra-wideband sensor rather than standard Windows Hello facial recognition. By investigating the technology behind this seamless experience, I reveal how this hidden hardware component works to enhance convenience and security without requiring a camera.
November 25, 2021