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I had to use Apple products for a work and now how can I get out of Apple ecosystem? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago by comrade_sverdlov@lemmygrad.ml to c/asklemmygrad@lemmygrad.ml

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I had to use their services to do my work. Ipad, iphone, mac etc etc. But, now I don't have to use their shitty products since I don't work on that shitty job. Right now, I'm trying to get out of their monopolistic eco-system.

What would you reccommend to me replace those mac, iphone, ipad? I'm hearing that GrapheneOS is a good alternative but bank apss and faceID is a must for me.

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[–] comrade_sverdlov@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Thanks for detailed answer comrade. I don't know much about Linux, all my life stuck with the Apple eco-system. What would recommend to buy as a device like phone and laptop? Should I just install Linux over my macOS?

[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

i installed Asahi Linux on my old MacBook that my last job let me keep works great

[–] OrnluWolfjarl@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

I dont have much experience with Macs, but I believe you can install Linux on it, though it depends on the model and components. Macs are notorious for breaking other OSs installed on them if you dont handle some things with care (like leaving alone the MacOS partition on your hard disk so Apple can be happy every time it wants to force an update down your throat), so definitely do some research based on your model and components, before doing anything else. The process to install varies depending on your Mac device.

Linux has many different iterations designed for specific purposes and situations, and I think there's a couple of them specifically designed for MacBooks. Asahi comes to mind, but I haven't tried it myself.

Otherwise, any Windows laptop will work. Dells, Lenovos and HPs in my experience are pretty good bets with decent hardware and affordable price. Depends on your usage. If your laptop comes with Windows 11 (it most likely will), then be sure to wipe them off, as they can also mess with your Linux installation. Dell has been trying to release Linux laptops on and off. Their new Linux XPS model is said to be pretty decent (but pricey at 1500-3000 dollars).

I have Ubuntu on an old HP 255 G8 Notebook and Arch on a newer Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G3, and I am pretty happy with them.

Generally, stir clear of laptops that have Nvidia graphics cards, as they often dont vibe well with most Linux. Also, people say that Intel CPUs tend to work better with linux than AMD, but I've seen 0 difference.