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> That has more to do with gaming than with software engineering, doesn’t it. I do use them for personal SW projects as well. > That sounds fine, Certainly,
by fatnoah 3y ago
> That has more to do with gaming than with software engineering, doesn’t it.
I do use them for personal SW projects as well.
> That sounds fine,
Certainly, there's nothing "wrong" with that, but it does lead to specific scenarios, especially in cases of layoffs, where one could be in a position to not have a job or a computer to use for maintaining resumes, taking virtual interviews, etc. When I was laid off in 2022, there were several people that were panicking about that very fact.
- kredd 3y agoYou can get a very cheap chromebook for all that if there’s a need. I own my laptop, but have had friends who went through layoffs and just grabbed a cheap one to find a new job. It doesn’t make sense to own a laptop unless you will regularly use it. Quite a lot of people I know, just don’t really use one outside of their work commitments. So your home hardware sits and collects dust.
- fibonachos 3y agoI built my first computer when the “turbo” button was still a thing, and have probably built dozens more (for family, friends, and myself) in the ensuing three decades. These days I do the bulk of my non-work computing on an iPad with a Magic Keyboard, only pulling out the laptop when I need Fusion 360. If I get back into gaming I can see picking up a nice laptop, but for me the need or desire to own a desktop has passed.
- kredd 3y agoPretty much the same. I know in these circles we hate the fact that supermajority of people do their daily stuff on their phones, but it is what it is.