FreeBSD Laptop Support and Usability Project Update by fork-bomber

February 3, 2025 The FreeBSD Foundation’s Laptop Support and Usability Project is in full swing, and staying updated has never been easier. The first monthly report is now available. Highlights include: Graphics Driver – New documentation now provides clear guidance for developers updating DRM drivers from Linux to FreeBSD, fostering broader community support. The next

ByHackTechMarch 8, 20250Comments

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How to liberate your laptop: The definitive guide by jonathanzufi

In 1789, William Blake wrote his seminal poem, Songs of Innocence and of Experience.Among the themes of this culturally significant piece was a denouncement of the alleged hypocrisy and repression of church and religion. It was about the “yearning of youth for freedom in love” and the “right of children to be treated as individuals

ByHackTechSeptember 17, 20230Comments

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Ask HN: What is a good CHEAP laptop to run Windows? by dieselgate

I would like to purchase/use some automotive diagnostic/monitoring software (and hardware) that runs exclusively on Windows (VCDS for a VW). I only have a personal Macbook and bootcamp/dualboot is not recommended. Is it possible to purchase a cheap (but also somewhat decent) laptop running a modern/LTS Windows version for under ~$250 USD? If so, what

ByHackTechAugust 5, 20230Comments

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Ask HN: Help me find HN post about building laptop by tietjens

Within the last 4-6 months there was a blog post here from someone who traded in their Apple M1 or M2, bought an older Windows laptop and refurbished many of the parts themselves, ordering them off Alibaba. They even changed the screen.I loved this post and was inspired by it but now I cannot find

ByHackTechJuly 1, 20230Comments

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A Yoga Book 9i dual screen laptop running Emacs, with a Vortex Core 40% keyboard by mariuz

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ByHackTechJune 29, 20230Comments

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Framework Laptop 13 review: a DIY dream come true by hillcrestenigma

Framework has released a 2023 version of its 13-inch modular laptop. And folks, it is exactly the same as the 2022 model. Okay, so, I mean, that’s not quite true. There is an AMD option now, but I don’t yet have that one to review. I’ve been testing the pre-built Intel model, which includes a

ByHackTechMay 16, 20230Comments

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The Framework Laptop 13 by Lukas_Skywalker

When we announced the Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) last month at the Framework Next Level Event, we were only able to share a very limited set of information on what is powering it. With the processors now officially unveiled by AMD, we’re able to share much more detail. We’re using Ryzen 5

ByHackTechMay 3, 20230Comments

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Ask HN: What to Do with a Gifted Laptop? by BenFeldman1930

I will be gifted a used 2019 x86-laptop. While I will eventually give it away to someone in need, what could I do with it in the meantime? This excludes modifying the hardware or buying extra hardware.My ideas so far:* install Linux from scratch * install Android (e.g. Bliss OS) * make it a typewriter

ByHackTechMarch 18, 20230Comments

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Ask HN: I need a new laptop are the new M2 MacBooks worth the price? by 4dregress

My beloved 7 year Ubunutu XPS 13 is starting to show its age. Its struggling to run pycharm and docker and I'm lucky if its battery lasts more than 1 hour. It's time to get a new laptop.I've been looking at what Dell and Apple have to offer and they're both very expensive. I want

ByHackTechFebruary 19, 20230Comments

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My Laptop Is Faster Than Your Cloud: Announcing MotherDuck by walterbell

My laptop is faster than your cloud. For the last ten years, the data ecosystem has focused on big data – the bigger the data set, the more exciting. But most workloads aren’t massive. Instead of requiring a scale-out database in the sky, most analyses are faster with an optimized database on your computer that…

ByHackTechNovember 16, 20220Comments

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