Having a computer just for work is an unfortunate reality. Some of my colleagues use their personal devices every day. I do as well on occasion, usual

Who's a good boy? A Puppy Linux Mini-Review

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2024-10-07 19:30:11

Having a computer just for work is an unfortunate reality. Some of my colleagues use their personal devices every day. I do as well on occasion, usually when I need to do that one little thing that just frustrates me on Windows.

About eight years ago I was surprised when my employer gave us all laptops for work. Then, about three years ago they had us trade in our laptops for new laptops.

That new computer though. It is one of those Dell convertible deals with a touchscreen. Not complaining, but I have no use for that. I don’t know if any of my colleagues use it. I must gripe though. It is stronger than me. I live in France, this is what people do here!

The new computer is a little heavier and the battery life is not great. The battery life has only been worse since this summer when a new update was pushed (I mean, the employer owns it, they have to update it) and after many reboots there was a new service running in the taskbar—one of those corporate device management things.

Now, not sure if it is the update or the new software installed, but going from a 9-hour battery life to just over two hours is the outcome. This first month back at work for the school year has been a pain in my back carrying around the charger as well as the laptop.