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Split macOS In Two

I wonder if Apple should split macOS into two separate operating systems, instead of simply making macOS touch capable. Make one OS for touch operated MacBook laptops with touchscreens, and one for mouse operated Mac desktops with monitors.

What

  • Split macOS in two, maybe renamed MacOS and MacBookOS
  • Like current iOS and iPadOS, MacOS and MacBookOS have similar apps
  • Make MacBookOS a touch first UI for laptop MacBooks, and later iPads too
  • Keep MacOS a mouse first UI for desktop Macs, and also iMacs and servers
  • Force allow all iPadOS and iOS apps to work only on MacBookOS, but not MacOS
  • Make any iPads that are 11" or larger and all MacBooks both use MacBookOS

Why

  • iPads become more powerful by having the full power of MacBookOS
  • MacBooks become more useful with touch iPad and iOS apps on MacBookOS
  • iPads and MacBooks come with powerful MacBookOS, giving people option
  • People have option of the all-in-one MacBook laptop or modular iPad tablet
  • The most popular segment of "portable computers" are merged into one OS
  • Apple Vision replaces the iPad as an entertainment device that can do work too

Reasons I Might Leave Mac

Here are some reasons why I might choose to leave Mac computers, which are also some major improvements that I think may be able to be changed on future Mac devices.

  1. 8 GB and 256 GB base instead of 16 GB and 512 GB
  2. Memory and storage upgrades are way too overpriced
  3. Promised all iPad and iOS apps would work on Mac
  4. Most iPad and iOS apps still not available on Mac
  5. The MacBook screen has an intruding notch cutout
  6. No USB-C port on both sides of all MacBook devices

Quandaries

  • Base M-Series is not optimized for fanless devices
  • High throttling misappropriates actual performance
  • No OLED/Mini-LED displays or 120Hz refresh for Air?
  • No touch MacBooks that support touchscreen apps?

Be Grateful And Hopeful

Hi Lola. "Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due." - William Ralph Inge

  • I wonder if worry and anxiety about a possible negative future are best turned into a grateful and hopeful mindset for what is good about today, and how positive the future could be if we dream for it.
  • It may be that the things that truly affect us negatively often happen out of the blue, and we are more resilient and able to cope with those events than we realize. A grateful and hopeful mindset may help us enjoy what we have today, and make a future that is happier and better.

Brb experiencing crippling existential panic about the singularity and the impending irrelevance of humanity - Lola Blanc

April 20, 2024

Apple A18 And M4 Ideas and Devices

I wonder if Apple could have CPU redesign, newer N3P process, and add cores for their A18 and M4 chips. If so, 2024 iPhone and 2025 M4 Macs could be great upgrade for tock cycle, especially compared to year old A15 in iPhone 14, and M2 Macs.

Ideas

  • A18 and M4 get more cores with 3+6 - A11 started 2+4
  • A18 and M4 use newer N3P process - Skip N3E of others
  • M4 focuses on CPU improvements - CPU redesign
  • M3 focused on GPU improvements - GPU redesign
  • If so, A18 will be worthwhile tock upgrade
  • If so, M4 will be solid tock upgrade too
  • If so, A18 iPhone could be great choice
  • If so, M4 Macs could be good choice too

Cores

  • A18 Reg - 3 PC - 6 EC - 6 GC
  • M4 Reg - 6 PC - 6 EC - 12 GC
  • M4 Pro - 9/12 PC - 6 EC - 24 GC
  • M4 Max - 12/18 PC - 6 EC - 48 GC

Dates

  • A18 Reg - Fall 2024
  • M4 Reg - Spring 2025
  • M4 Pro & Max - Summer 2025
  • M4 Ultra - Summer 2025

Devices

  • Fall 2024 - A18 iPhone 16 Reg - Update - A18 goes in iPhone
  • Fall 2024 - A18 iPhone 16 Pro - Redesign
  • Spring 2025 - M4 15 inch and/or 13 inch MacBook Air - Update
  • Spring 2025 - M4 12 inch MacBook mini - Redesign or M3 12 inch Update
  • Summer 2025 - M4 Pro Mac Pro nee Studio and MacBook Pro - Update
  • Summer 2025 - M4 Ultra Mac Ultra nee Pro - Redesign or M3 Ultra Update

WordPress Hosting 101 Years Plan

Hi Matt. Could any of these ideas be favorable for WordPress.com's new 100 year hosting plan?

Give

  • Free 101 year hosting
  • Free WordPress.com setup and backup at /domain
  • Free 1 year domain or domain name transfer
  • $19 for 1 year domain or domain transfer - Gets card
  • $99/year additional domain years up to 101 total
  • Note - 1st year could be one of $19, $49, $99, $29

Money

  • Ads and sponsors - 95% Cut - Large Profit
  • Single site one-click subscriptions - 50% Cut - Medium Profit
  • Domain name additional years - 100% Cut - Small Profit
  • Single site one-click follow button - Feature - Network Effect

Names

  • "Hosting 101" - wordpress.com/hosting-101
  • "WordPress.com 101" - wordpress.com/101
  • "Website 101" - wordpress.com/website-101
  • "Domain 101" - wordpress.com/domain-101
  • "Automattic WordPress 101" - wordpress.com/101
  • Future Dream - "Wordpress 101" - wordpress.com/101

Sales of the 100-year plan so far - 0.