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    I'm on the market to buy a new laptop, and Lemmy has successfully coaxed and goaded me to give Linux a serious try.

    I've never used *nix as my personal OS.

    Which hardware/laptop do you recommend? And which OS to pair it with for a Linux newbie?

    I'm a software engineer, and quit my job to pursue an MSc in AI. So my uses will be:

    • programming
    • study
    • browsing lemmy
    • gaming
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    [–] GorgeousDumpsterFire@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

    I have a "typical" set of ports (2x USB-C, HDMI, USB-A) that's on my laptop most of the time. I also have the 2.5GbE adapter that I use occasionally.

    [–] redbr64@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

    I assume for charging you have to have the USB C one, and have it on a specific slot?

    [–] GorgeousDumpsterFire@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

    I can't speak for all of the models, but my AMD Framework 13 can charge on any slot. I really like being able to charge from either side of my laptop.

    [–] redbr64@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

    That's actually nice little bonus!