Grumpy Rant

I recently had to upgrade my MacBook after my old machine started having serious storage issues. Writing an article on this topic wasn’t on my to-do list, so I delegated the task to ‘Apple Intelligence’. I hope you enjoy the article although it’s cringe. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information below. Introduction In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead is essential. As a long-time MacBook Air user, I had come to rely on its reliability and simplicity. However, after years of faithful service, I decided it was time for a change. My new adventure began with the arrival of the M5 Pro MacBook Pro, and I am thrilled to share my experience with you. ...

I’m preparing for spring and am currently looking for sources of supply for tubular foil bags (Schlauchtüten).

After several years of gathering dust in the cellar, I’ve finally dug out my Ultra SPARC again. Unfortunately, though, it wouldn’t boot straight away. The cause was (or still is) a flat buffer battery in the NVRAM U13. The fault was originally described in the Sun NVRAM FAQ. Just like the Sparc, the page is no longer available online, but can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine. I haven’t yet managed to track down a new chip to replace it. It’s likely that this won’t be possible any longer. The chips are no longer in production, and even if there are any remaining stocks anywhere in the world, it’s safe to assume that the backup batteries in those have also already exceeded their lifespan. In the meantime, therefore, the information in the NVRAM must be corrected at every boot. ...