I think he is saying that electron apps are bad because they are so power hungry. I'm using a 2008 macbook as well and I don't have any huge problems with most

I think he is saying that electron apps are bad because they are so power hungry. I'm using a 2008 macbook as well and I don't have any huge problems with most apps. I do stay away from web-tech-based apps as much as I can though.