I definitely want more storage, and will be using external disks with it.

This is a valid point, but I also want to keep it on macOS for the AirMessage apps. And it feels like the Intel Mac’s are all on life support right now. But a used Mini is much cheaper on eBay than a new one!

I thought parallels could run Windows 11 ARM version? What about QEMU?

Thank you much, that’s my biggest worry.

My mid 2012 has been upgraded to the max. It’s got the 2.9GHz dual core i7, 16 GB RAM, 4 tb of storage thanks to a data doubler, and is running MacOS 14.4. I’ve been getting kernel panics lately, and sometimes struggle getting it to turn on, I’m afraid it’s getting time to retire it. It’s unfortunate, but this has been an outstanding laptop for me. I dual boot windows and macos on it. Perhaps I’ll put fedora on it shortly and see if it behaves any better.

As others have said, Inductive Automation 's Ignition is a fine SCADA platform that runs on Linux. I used it for years until my employer decided we should get rid of Ignition and use OSISoft Pi for data visualization. It’s a ridiculous idea, as they are different products with different use cases, but I lost that argument and have been told to drop it. Still salty, all those development hours and useful tools gone.

I have been recovering from my 4th COVID infection. I’ve told people, it’s not Pokemon, I’ve NOT gotta catch em all. Seems bad luck, my immune system, or shitty people I work around will continue to give it to me. 🫤

macOS: Lack of official support for models that are still relevant. I’ve got the last MacBook Pro that was fully upgradable, a mid 2012 model with a dual core 4th gen i7. You can upgrade everything in it, and I have. 16gb of RAM, two disks, one an SSD, and the other a large HDD. But the latest official version of MacOS is Catalina. But I’m running Ventura on it now with no issues. And in similar respect, no upgradability at all of the new Macs after purchase. It’s very anti consumer.

It’s not YouTube that’s the problem. I’ve got the same Gmail account since 2004, and don’t want to loose my Google photos. I’m getting the stuff together to self host them all, but am not there yet.

So I’ve been wondering this for a while. Is there a way for Google to associate my usage of Newpipe or similar to my actual Google account? I hate all the ads, but don’t want to lose all of my Google account stuff. I’ve got a lot invested in it.

There is also a PC based offline barcode generator called Zint. I’ve used it a lot over the years. It can generate regular barcodes, QR codes, or other ones. It’s very handy. You can generate using batch files with it also, if you have a lot to do.

Yeah, Morrissey is a dick for sure. Such a shame as I love a lot of The Smiths and his other work.

I used it when my wife was at the hospital and they had a public wifi network with no password. I already have Google One, so it was a no Brainer in my case.

Even this way, $200+ per month electricity and gas bills are normal. I am working on making some wooden storm windows that should help. Still iffy on spray foam insulation, I’ve heard of older homes having moisture problems afterwards.

Regarding Atom, the x7-z8700 in my surface 3 caused problems for a while, and I’m not sure it’s still 100% in Linux, and it’s been out for ages.

Mine is set at 80 degrees during the summer. During the winter it is at 60 or maybe 65. I live in an over 100 year old dog trot style house in Alabama with only attic insulation and the original single pane double hung windows.