From macOS to Arch Linux: A Developer's Journey

A developer traded his five-year-old MacBook Pro M1 Max for a budget Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G7 AMD laptop running Arch Linux (Omarchy). After a month, he found Linux, while lacking some macOS polish (e.g., screenshot tools and backups), offered unparalleled customization. By crafting custom shortcuts and configuring various tools, he achieved a workflow comparable to, or even exceeding, his macOS experience. He embraced the freedom to tailor his OS, happily accepting compromises in battery life and thermals. This transition highlighted the joy of a highly customizable system.