Linux After Dark – Episode 129
Summary
The hosts tackle a Mastodon challenge to see if they can perform their daily jobs on computers from ten years ago. While desktops with 6th-gen Intel CPUs handled basic tasks adequately, laptops struggled with video calls and heavy multitasking due to limited cores and poor displays. Gaming on older hardware was possible but required low settings, and the group concluded that while 2016 machines are usable, the jump to 2018’s 8th-gen quad-core laptops offers a significantly better experience.
Topics discussed
Intro and the 10-year-old computer challenge
Gary's workstation experience: Precision 3620
Gary's laptop experience: ThinkPad T470
Chris and Joe's editing and daily use tests
May's experience with EliteDesk and VMs
May's desktop and Surface Pro 5 gaming
Gaming performance on older hardware
Hardware recommendations: 2018 vs 2016
Conclusion: Can you still work on old PCs?
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