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Other It’s data-oriented reports as these which remind why I maintain Apple-“obsoleted” Intel Macs
Stop… grousing time! UNITAR, the United Nations’ Institute for Teaching and Research, released this week their latest report update on e-waste trends, titled Global E-waste Monitor 2024. They note how the rate of e-waste recycling is now being outpaced by e-waste generation by a factor of...- B S Magnet
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- community effort compelled consumption e-waste early intel macs planned obsolescence unitar united nations upcycling urban mining
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- Forum: Early Intel Macs
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Will Apple Silicon Macs become slower with software updates like iOS devices? (Slower over time & lack of upgradability = more e-waste)
This is one of my biggest concerns with Apple Silicon and the data we have suggests this may be the case. These SoCs are built on the same architecture as the mobile SoCs. iOS devices are notorious for becoming slower with each year's major software update. For example, my iPad mini 4 is able to...- MisterAndrew
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- e-waste upgradeable
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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How often do you upgrade your MacBook Pro?
Just curious about how often everyone updates their MacBook Pro? I have my habits for how I update, but I'm curious about what your personal habits are with your MBP life cycle 🤓 What your reasons are for updating more often? Benefits? What are your reasons for updating less often? Benefits...- CoffeeMacBook
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- e-waste electronic waste macbook pro poll update cycle
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- Forum: MacBook Pro