So I've only had it for a few days now. First reactions are:
> Super small compared to my tank of a 13in 2012, but when compared to my work laptop (17in 2020), it is also smaller in the direct comparison.
> Screen to Bezel ratio has consistently thrown me for a loop because I accidentally touch the screen when trying to open and close it.
> True tone has definitely helped with having it be easier on the eyes. I used to use Flux for that.
> Compile times for large projects have sped up visibly in my eyes.
> So I haven't been able to truly benchmark graphics wise but in comparison to running Civ 5 on either computer, the 2020 edition blows it out of the water. Along with it not having a terrible lag when switching from game to browser.
> Even with the ARM conversion, I suspect that I'll have at least 3-4 good years out of this as a side project / light AR development mobile computer so I'm happy that it'll handle an OS update gracefully.
> I've been able to use the Macbook/Macbook Air/Macbook Pro (2016-2019) keyboards, and I'm glad that that did not carry over to MBP 2020. It's the closest to having my 2012 keyboard with responsiveness (jury is still out on reliability)
> TouchID is a bonus but I haven't used it past auth'ing into my laptop or sudo sessions.
> Still acclimating touchbar, multiple taps to access items has taken some getting used to mentally.
Previously I was using a Refurbished 2012 MBP for 6 years (with HDD/RAM upgrades, battery replacement), throughout college and my first job. So this jump to a retina display, faster processor, lighter form factor is a whole new world for me.
Some stressors here and there, but I'm doing better than most. I'm glad I'm out of college now so I'm not strictly beholden to the whims of a college admin. Allows me to make my choices for myself instead of the existential threat of not graduating. Its given me more time to read.
I think we’ve got some time. I’m on the last leg of a 2012 too. Just like the sibling comment said, since we don’t know if the pro line will get a refresh there could possibly be a longer runway.
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The issue with standardized testing that's just rolled into coursework is that it'll further incentivize teachers to teach to the test. In my opinion it could also disadvantage schools which don't have education in the highest of mind. Basically running as a daycare center in some sections.
I am really glad that I took the cyber security 101 course in college and the professor beat the idea of it being interesting or exciting right out of me. Steered me clear of a less engaging path (for me at least).
Most corporate security is about compliance, audits, regulation and balancing the need for security with the needs of the (often stupid) users. Very little of it is actually tech. There is pentesting and malware analysis for the actual "tech" stuff but it is quite a small market to be honest.
I get that impression too. I do some cybersecurity type stuff as a hobby and was hoping to make a business out of it somehow but it doesn't seem to be a easy market to crack.
> somehow but it doesn't seem to be a easy market to crack
There are 2600 companies in the space and they almost all do one small thing (and lots of them don't do it terribly well).
It turns out what every company wants is more of a comprehensive turnkey solution than exists, or at least a highly modular framework that can accept modules from other vendors. Companies generally don't understand that security is an attribute of everything, it isn't an end product. Hence executives would rather pay for a blinky box than remember to incorporate security planning into every other expense. Also most companies aren't willing to pay much to a cybersecurity vendor because cybersecurity is largely seen as a cost center and not a profit center (because that's accurate most of the time).
I got into bug bounties for a little while, but the work is tough. Selecting a program which pays out enough and doesn't have all of the low-hanging fruit picked is difficult. It's the kind of work where very well organized bounty hunters will take the lion's share of the winnings, which doesn't lend itself well to developers who can make a healthy salary elsewhere.
What’s military cyber security like and how does it compare with consumer or enterprise security? I‘d wager the appeal of cyber security is mostly in the domain of military. Think stuxnet or NSA
Nah, having been on active duty being involved in cyber warfare and later joining the corporate world, the latter is so much more advanced and interesting, with generally a lot better people.
My impression as well. I was thinking getting a career shift into pentesting (rumor has it that it's remote-friendly as well) but after a few job searches I came to see that the job market is tiny.
Many cases you set up something like Alienvault or Cygilant and then it never gets looked at again...huge waste of time and $ in the name of compliance
