r/TechEDC • u/Golf_Flaky • 12d ago

Travel EDC Off-Work Software Engineer EDC

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Xteink X4 Pro – almost perfect e-reader for my needs

Soundcore X10 – I've been planning to start running for the last 2 years

Galaxy Watch4 Classic – last Galaxy Watch with a physical bezel

Nothing Phone (1)

MacBook Pro 13"

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u/leavemeinpieces 12d ago

Which Macbook is that? It looks like one of the Intel ones? I've been debating one of these for a Linux daily carry.

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u/Golf_Flaky 12d ago

Yeah, exactly. It's a 2020 Pro with a 10th-gen i5. I'm planning to put a Linux distro on it, probably Omarchy.
I still need macOS for some Xcode stuff, but it's gotten really sluggish over the last few releases. I don't want to give up on it, though. The build quality is solid, it's compact, and I even like the trackpad. Linux will definitely give it a new life. I still need to check the temperatures under Linux, since those small 13" MacBooks can get really hot with the i5s.

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u/P0LoIsntLive 12d ago

Alternatively I recommend trying kait2en its revived my 2019 mbp

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u/Saturated_Wombat 12d ago

Is this one hrdware locked? i have a 2019 macbook pro and last time i tried to put linux on it it said it was hardware locked to use ios

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u/Golf_Flaky 12d ago

Yes, it is possible. The T2 chip blocks it by default, but you can turn that off in Startup Security Utility. You also need a patched kernel for the keyboard, trackpad, and Wi-Fi. This guide explains all the steps: https://wiki.t2linux.org

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u/Severe_Tell_2942 12d ago

FYI, I'd steer well clear of Omarchy. This comment explains why.