KirbyTech

I currently have an Macbook and am thinking of getting a Mac Pro when they release for doing some heavier coding work and rendering of video. Is there a way to have my Macbook sync with a Mac Pro in real time for certain directories?

Why would I reinstall Windows? I don't game, I do a lot of deveopment/DevOps/SRE stuff so Windows sucks for that. Also what about the Pro makes it worth it over the Air? Same chip inside, same RAM, almost identical in every way except touch bar, price, longer battery life, and active cooling. I don't see anything in that list that is better other than the battery life which I don't care about too much since I am rarely undocked for long enough to kill my battery as it is.

I am looking to get a Mac to resolve some of my current issues I am having with my Linux laptop like missing software, low RAM (bought with 8GB but grew past that), inability to code for iOS apps with ease, etc. The crossroad I am at is that I am unsure if I should keep my X1 Carbon and buy a Mac Mini with the M1 chip or if I should sell my X1 Carbon and buy the MacBook Air. I know the updated MacBook Pro just got leaked though I would like to buy sooner than later since I am currently unable to do the development work without issues I need to do. Should I go option 1 or 2?

I currently have a Logitech G710+ that's a bit old and seeing as my work will now be in an office - not remote all the time like it is now - I am looking to buy a new keyboard either for the office or at home. My current switches are MX Brown, I have the 6 G keys though am unable to use them due to Linux not supporting it - at least that my limited research has shown. I'd like a full sized keyboard with full 10 key and all. An included wrist rest would be really nice as well. I don't have a budget exactly however I'd like to keep it on the cheaper side of things since I'll only be using it once or twice a week at most, say maybe $125 CAD if possible but willing to go above if need be. I looked at getting another G710+ but wow they are pricey now compared to the $100 I paid before, I can't justify double that now - CAD.

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I have an idea 9 drawer thing full of cables plus a few other things around. I bundle them up and strap them together. Label the drawers and you are good to go.

I am looking for a KVM or switch for USB-C, so I currently have a X1 connected to a ThinkPad docking station and I want to be able to plug in another laptop so I can switch between them. My use case for this is I have a work laptop and personal one. I work from home in the same office as I spend my nights so I'd like to not have to physically switch the USB-C cable. I want something simpler for this where I press a single button and it switches. My cavat that I can't seem to solve is I still want to use my docking station. If I had to put a budget on this it's probably be $250 CAD shipped with a huge prefernece on Amazon over other places (prime :D)

That one is a bit more than I was hoping I think I will order the one I found. Thanks for the help and comparisons

For HDR does it not require OS support? I know that I have heard a lot of issues with Ubuntu and HDR. I am using a laptop with a USB C docking station.

Thanks that one looks pretty much what I was hoping for, I was doubtful I could find a fully adjustable one but was worth the ask. Is this one worth the extra $90 after shipping/taxes? LG 34UM69G-B

I'm wondering what a good/cheapish ultra-wide of 2560x1080 or better. I don't have an exact budget but I would like cheaper if possible. Requirements: 2560x1080 full motion stand - tilt / swivel / height adjustable DVI or able to handle converted signal from DVI Doesn't matter response time as will never be used for gaming it is productivity only I am in Canada so much be available on a Canadian site. I have no brand preference either but do like the look of some of the Dell regular 16:9 professional ones.

Agree with what the other guy said mostly. I'd say build a NAS, they are not hard to build and you could do a FreeNas install. I currently run a non critical NAS with 4x6TB on FreeNas. I am using a server case but you could use a Fractal Define R something and that would work for your needs. No need to go all out for what you have. My main network storage is about ~90TB across multiple servers in a way more complex and unneeded setup than you have. If you want to a prebuilt NAS go for Synology they rock but as super basic software wise compared to Linux or FreeNas

Recently I have come to hate using my monitor(s) at home how they are to do work (I work from home 3-4 days a week). I do DevOps/SRE work so I am on google lots along with both visual studio code and atom. I have a Samsung SA650 that I still like and would like to put as a secondary monitor. For a new primary, I was thinking 21:9 under $500 CAD. Requirements are at least 1080 and must be fully adjustable and VESA compatible. Also needs to have HDMI as that is the only connector I can use with my docking station. Using adapters seems to cause issues so native HDMI support is needed. I don't game so any gaming features don't matter to me. Based off that what would you suggest?

I am looking to replace my two 16:9 monitors, I am looking for a 2560x1080 monitor that is IPS and has a fully adjustable stand. Must support display port or HDMI. Suggestions? I don't care price just want something that meets what I want and price is not a factor in my choice .

Depends on what you do, some might ask why I need 6TB of RAM in my servers. Everyone has different use cases on things.