We have standard labeling since 2021, the problem manufactures don't use it.

You mean something like this, which we have since 2021: https://learn.adafruit.com/understanding-usb-type-c-cable-ty...

Yes, like that but something that actually gets used. And it'd be good to have a way to know how much power a cable supports too.

Thanks for the link. I didn't know those labels also tell you if a cable supports displayport alt mode and thunderbolt 3.

If you're happy with the base model, then Apple has a great value/price ratio, but there's nothing below it and any upgrade is really bad value for the money.

I went from 34"(3440x1440) which felt a little bit small to 38"(3840x1600) and it is nearly perfect. I can have my main window in the middle and 2 or 4 smaller windows (logs, chat, youtube, etc) on the side.

The only thing I want now is double pixel density.

You don't have to show the cookie banner if you don't use third party cookies.

The problem with third party cookies that it can track you across multiple websites.

Wrong, you also need to ask permission before using first-party tracking cookies.

Sometimes I wish software development didn’t pay so exceptionally well. I’m interested in so many other things, but it’s hard to justify switching to another full-time field, knowing it would mean a significant pay cut.

Depending on your locale and position, you may have it backwards. Check out pilot pay in the United States at www.airlinepilotcentral.com

I wish I wasn't medically barred from having a pilot's license. Not for the pay, but I just like the idea of flying. Unfortunately, I cannot. I recommend people use their salaries to learn how to fly regardless! It's maybe ~$15-20k to get a PPL which is doable for the tech crowd with some planning.

I think GP meant some girls outside of software engineering.

I would love to switch (back) to teaching but a 10x pay cut is not doable. Maybe close to retirement I will give it a try.

My heart bleeds.

I don't think they really need to. You can have the base model with the same specs, but let me configure it with a better display. I can currently spec up a Mac Mini without any problem.

The second option is to bring back the MacBook brand for entry level devices and use the Air brand for "Pro" devices that don't require active cooling.

Doesn't matter to me if I still have to buy the chunky Pro to get a decent display.

The current Air is great as an entry level device, but there is an underserved segment here.

I lived in multiple places in Europe and it was the same.

There is a strong difference here: Smartphones are kind of essential to our modern life, game consoles aren't.