Filing the corners off my MacBooks

kept by eddie apr 18

A developer files down the sharp aluminum edges on his MacBook to improve wrist comfort, arguing that customizing tools is valid despite aesthetic criticism.

Ask HN: Quality of recent gens of Dell/Lenovo laptops worse than 10 years ago?
A user reports that recent Dell and Lenovo laptops have worse build quality than older models, with battery and charging port failures, and seeks durable alternatives.
also on MacBook, #hardware, #tech-community, #user-experience
Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job
Alan Dye's decade-long leadership of Apple's human interface design is deemed a failure by critics; his departure to Meta and replacement by Stephen Lemay is seen as a positive shift.
also on Jony Ive, Apple, #design, #tech-community
"Hello, Computer."
Advancements in AI, particularly LLMs, coupled with new hardware from OpenAI and others, finally make voice computing a reality after years of hype and failure.
also on Jony Ive, #hardware
Apple MacBook Neo review: a budget-priced game-changer
The MacBook Neo, starting at $599, delivers a premium aluminum chassis and bright display that rarely feels like a budget laptop but lacks keyboard backlighting and labeled ports.
also on #macos, Apple, #hardware, #user-experience