I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great

Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great by bigstrat2003 on Saturday January 10, 2026 @07:01PM (#46571274)

Bro I don't care how long the battery life is. I use my laptop plugged in 90% of the time. The portability is so I can change what location I'm sitting at, not so I can be unplugged constantly.

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Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great by palata on Saturday January 10, 2026 @07:07PM (#46571311)

I am a Linux fanboy. But man, when you try the battery life on the latest Macbooks... it can last for days of work without charging.

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Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great by distances on Sunday January 11, 2026 @04:52AM (#46574104)

It's the same for me. I understand that people do want to use them without plugging in, but I would imagine at least most developers prefer external screens, right?

For me the battery is good enough when it can last two back-to-back meetings without me getting worried, so about 2.5 hours. Otherwise it stays plugged to USB-C.

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Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great by raw_anon_1111 on Sunday January 11, 2026 @02:15PM (#46578826)

I have a portable external screen that I carry in my backpack when I travel and when I work away from home.

https://a.co/d/6P7gfGA

And this stand

Metal Tablet Stand, a Portable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KH2GH3

The monitor is both powered and the video comes from one USB cord. My MacBook Pro can run 5-6 hours while powering the monitor. I couldn’t do that if the laptop by itself only last 3 hours.

Every now and then I use my iPad as a third monitor.

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