u/AmucheMcconnaughie

I’m starting IT studies and need to get a laptop that can handle programming, virtual machines, databases, and the usual school work without being a pain to carry around. I’ve been comparing a few models but I’m not really sure which specs matter most for IT students. Is there a particular laptop or hardware setup you’d recommend, and are there any specs I should avoid going too low on?

Thanks for any advice, I really appreciate it.

I swear my energy has two modes now, slightly okay in the morning and completely gone by lunch. it’s not even from doing anythinhg huge, just constant small interruptions that add up. i started trying to sneak in quick movement breaks like pushups or just pacing around while my kid plays nearby and it helps a bit but doesn’t fully fix it. i didn’t expect staying home to feel this physically tiring in such a weird slow way. some days i feel like i’m just reacting instead of actually doing anything on purpose. i’m trying to figure out if it’s juust normal adjustment or if i need a better structure. for other sahp, did your energy eventually stabilize or is this just the new normal?