Ask HN: Laptop as a Thin Client?
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What about VSCode in browser? Code-server is the github repo I believe. I have it on a $10 DigitalOcean instance, it can be running in 5 minutes using Docker. Your compilations would be happening on the server then; potentially you could scale it when you're using it.
Just use an external battery with a 19V output. No need to buy a new laptop.
i use a small Dell netbook with Linux to rdp into my dev system when working remote. works a treat. small ight and heaps of battery life. GO for it.
What software do you use for the rdp connection?
Pinebook pro maybe ?
However, I have some upcoming changes in life which will dictate using some form of laptop an hour or two a day on my local network and three or so days a month from the road ( with a slow 2mbit up/down connection ).
I dread thinking of going back to the macbook for this. It's a 16" and super heavy, and the battery will hardly last 2 hours of zoom calls, much less running chrome and ff at the same time for webdev.
Do you have recommendations on hardware and software to fill these gaps? Do I have to invest in a beefy laptop with a large battery or can I get away with some sort of rdp? What do you use personally?
Thanks!