Opted for the macbook air with the intention of docking it and having it replace my main desktop. Can't get a clear answer as to whether the M1 model can do extended displays but it sounds like a 3rd party driver and a hub will do the trick. Not a huge problem if it's just mirrored to 1 screen but being able to use all 3 (2 monitors + laptop) in extended mode would be ideal.
Life long Windows and Linux user so I was expecting a bit of rough ride but initial impressions are very positive. At the moment it feels a lot like some of the linux distros I've used but with better quality control. Set up virtual desktops and love the multifinger gestures on the touchpad for navigating through them.
So...mac users, recommend me stuff! OS bits that I may missing coming from windows, killer apps I might not be aware of etc. Anything music related, office/productivity apps etc. In particular does anyone know of a decent app for connecting to a windows machine using RDP? It's how I remote into work and there are some really odd scaling issues using the microsoft RDP app. Never had scaling issues connecting from Linux.
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An important app is Rectangle, it let's you use keyboard shortcuts to move and resize Windows, similar to the snap feature you get on Win 10.
There ARE articles online where people manage to chain display port adapters and get additional unique displays but I'd be loathe to rely on it as future updates may break it (ie it's not supported, not that they'd do so deliberately)
If you.ise a modern ipad that supports Sidecar then that works as an additional external display.
TBH I've found that the inbuilt display plus a 27" 4knexternal is plenty of space for most things - but everyone's needs are different I spose
I'll try rectangle. I'm pretty dependant on the windows snap feature.
When I get it properly setup for docking I'll be doing some recording. Already downloaded the mac version of reaper just because that's what I'm used to on windows. Happy to look at alternatives.
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I'd avoid display link if you can, I've had nothing but issues with it.
Also, looks like the issue I was having with the Microsoft RDP app was due to the resolution of the macbook display and some of the software we use at work not knowing how to scale to it properly. It works fine on the external displays which is where it'll be used 90% of the time so I'm happy.
Now I've got it set up I can think about starting recording on it. Any suggestions for a DAW? I had a quick play with garageband which, if I'm honest, would probably suffice for most of what I do but I wouldn't object to something a bit more feature rich.
the drummer tool is ace, the included loops are great (if you need them) and the instruments and patches will do almost anything you’d need. Plus there is a TON of educational and support content out there for it