#Micro snitch imac 1080p#
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But I have more faith in their ability to make that functional for general end user contexts then in many server secure focused OS. I do hope for Apple to continue their trend of privacy focus, for example they could make camera access more nuanced (like only if it has user focus). For end users I help it's of no direct use because it all might as well be in another language, they don't have the knowledge or metaknowledge, it's only any good in terms of providing an administrator willing to take an active hand in things occasionally another way to help lock systems down. That's like Little Snitch too, I find it absolutely invaluable, but I also have the basic systems and networking knowledge for it to mean something to me. If anything it is probably of most value to power users who want to run software from anywhere and in turn would like to have additional tools to handle some of the vetting and watching that Apple might do for general users with light needs. Ultimately this is just another possible layer and UX. And for that matter if you don't actually use the camera much/ever (likely true for many on HN) you could simply physically block it with an opaque black sticker, or even drill it out and stick some black epoxy in there or similar.

Running software in a VM is another option for power users.

#Micro snitch imac install#

Someone could be very cautious about what they install and stick to more heavily controlled and sandboxed major name stuff from the MAS (even though I personally think the MAS is a huge disappointment and waste of potential still). It's much more feasible now for users to simply prevent most (or all) standard software from accessing the camera or mic entirely. Apple themselves have been working at it and Mojave contains a bunch of new restrictions and brings more visibility to what software wants what. > If you stop for a minute to think about it, it's a very sad state of affairs that you need to buy a closed-source app for the most secure consumer operating system, and pay constant attention to its status, in hope to avoid (or detect) spying.Įmphasis added, because of course you don't need to, and most people don't. If I spill my drink on my laptop, my laptop still works. Oh, and for the final dose of laptop superiority: Almost all thinkpads since before the X200 have keyboard drains. for even less than I could have bought that other Thinkpad with the same specifications, for.

#Micro snitch imac upgrade#

I also believe I forgot to mention, that the older thinkpads have not only screen upgrades, but people in China producing motherboard upgrades? I could upgrade my $60 X200 to a recent-generation i7, with USB3 / USBC ports, fast graphics, etc. All the thinkpads I've bought have been not only in fantastic condition, but almost every problem that presents itself (If any does, of course) is fixable for less than the price of a new machine. Personally I'm not even sure how you accidentally bend a laptop screen in the first place. From looking at second-hand macbooks, it's very difficult to find one where the screen isn't bent, or badly damaged, or where the battery (which is not easily user-servicable) actually holds a charge. Investing 1,000 to 4,000£, or more, in something that in a few years will be worth 500£, does not sound like a good deal to me.īesides, that only works if you, as a mac owner, treat your machine well. Also, I'm not sure how 'halving in price' is 'holding it's value well'. I'd rather save more money, by not spending that amount of money on such a machine in the first place. It's $100 cheaper, for a better laptop with an equal or better screen.

#Micro snitch imac mod#

This specific redditor bought a 2k screen (2560x1440 IPS) mod kit from China and it worked The default screen is kind of crap, but for an extra $80 - $130 and a spare hour you can upgrade it. It costs $310.00, plus $20 shipping (There are others in good nick with roughly equivalent specs (~2.9Ghz) for $40 cheaper) It comes in pristine condition with the charger and dock included. (I'm specifically looking at the ME864LL/A).Ĭurrently they're selling for 500£, second hand.Ī quick look on shows the equivalent is an X201 or X230.Ī quick gander on Ebay shows an X230 with better specs: This one has an i7 with a 3.6GHz processor, an SSD already fitted, and 8GB of ram (2x more than the macbook in question). The CPU is a 2.4GHz dual-core i5 processor.

#Micro snitch imac pro#

It's a macbook pro with a retina screen from 2013. Let's look at my work laptop from the year before last.

#Micro snitch imac 1080p#

Also for some reason people who say this never mention that they're happy with a 1080p screen.