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  1. And if you don't want to buy new, you can upgrade your existing #Intel #MacBook!

    I Turned My #IntelMacBook into a #Linux Beast
    Feb 20, 2026

    "Stop Selling Your Intel Macbook. In this video, I will share my full experience turning my MacBook into a Linux beast, achieving faster speeds, better thermal management, and a cleaner workflow. We Will learn why I made the switch in 2026, the real-world performance gains, and how Linux revives Intel Mac hardware. Whether you’re looking to install Ubuntu, #LinuxMint, or #Fedora on your intel #MacBoo Pro or #MacBookAir, this 2026 guide covers the full transformation. We dive into driver fixes, battery optimization, and why Linux is the best OS for Intel Mac hardware today."

    Watch:
    youtube.com/watch?v=YhNg-dSIA9

    #SolarPunkSunday #Fixit #RightToRepair #Computers #AppleComputers #IntellMacBooks #LinuxInstall #Linux #Ubuntu #MacBook

  2. I believe credit for this link goes to @BrambleBearSnoring (correct me if I'm wrong).

    From Dust to Desktop: How to Revive Your Old #Laptop with #Linux

    April 4, 2025 by Martin

    Excerpt: "Here’s why Linux is the perfect solution for your old laptop:

    - It’s Incredibly Efficient: Lightweight Linux distributions use a fraction of the RAM and CPU power that Windows 10 or 11 demand. This leaves more resources for your applications, making everything feel faster.
    - It’s Secure: The underlying architecture of Linux makes it far less susceptible to viruses and malware than Windows. Plus, with ongoing community support, even old systems receive regular security updates.
    - It’s Free: The operating system and thousands of high-quality applications (web browsers, office suites, media players) are completely free to download and use.
    - It’s Customizable: You can make your Linux desktop look and feel exactly how you want it to. From a macOS-style dock to a classic Windows 2000-era taskbar, the choice is yours."

    Learn more:
    linuxnest.com/reviving-old-lap

    #SolarPunkSunday #LinuxInstall #ReuseRepairRestore #OldComputers #Computers #EndOfWindows10

  3. #EdinburghUK - #LinuxInstallParty @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall

    Sun, 22 Feb • 01:30 PM

    2.5 hours

    Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre
    1A Clark Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Free

    "#Edinburgh #LinuxCafé is a group of IT professionals that want to help people save money - and reduce #ElectronicWaste along the way.

    We can help you:

    - Try out #LinuxMint for the first time without installing anything on your computer
    - Install Linux Mint if you decide you want it (You can keep Windows too and then choose which one to start when you turn on the computer)
    - Transfer your files
    - Install your favourite software and show you how to keep it updated

    This is a drop-in event, but we are operating informal time slots to help avoid congestion. Please book a slot below and come along with your laptop or a USB stick.

    Things to bear in mind before the event:

    - Do backup your personal files
    - Do bring along your laptop charger
    - If you aren't able to bring your device (e.g. a desktop computer), please bring a USB stick with you so we can put Linux Mint on it for you"

    allevents.in/edinburgh/linux-i

    #SolarPunkSunday #EndOfWindows10 #Computers #LinuxAssistance #ComputerAssistance #LinuxInstall #ReduceEWaste

  4. Done!

    Installation was bumpy… The main issue was that I chose btrfs for /boot, which apparently needs ext4 instead.

    Now I am getting this error message during boot, does anyone have any idea about how to solve this? (Please tell me I don’t need to reinstall…)

    Apart from that everything seems to be working well! I will conclude the configuration tomorrow.

    @debian @frameworkcomputer

    #Linux #LinuxInstall #Debian #DebianInstall #DebianTrixie #Debian13 #GRUB #LinuxBoot #help #Framework #FrameworkLaptop