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ThinkPad T14s Snapdragon Review: WSL Works, Linux Doesn't (Yet)

LinuxBTW 5,514 6 months ago
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Windows on a Linux channel?! Checking out WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on the Lenovo T14s Gen 6 with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Extreme processor, Vim, Golang, Intellij, and saying no repeatedly to Windows 11 features The best book (experts only, don't start with this) on performance: Brendan Gregg's System Performance, 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3Qs5Ees Beginner wanting to learn how to navigate the Linux CLI? Check out: The Linux Command Line (NoStarch Press): https://amzn.to/4bhWJnV Want email that doesn't spy on you? Check out Fastmail (way better than... other providers) and use this code for 10% off: https://join.fastmail.com/2972c0bf Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:06 - Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Overview & Specs 0:30 - ARM vs. x86 Laptop Challenges 0:56 - The Promise of ARM in Laptops 1:15 - Intel's Upcoming Lunar Lake Chipset 1:45 - Windows 11 Setup Process 3:04 - Privacy Settings & Face ID Setup 4:49 - Qualcomm’s ARM Compatibility and Initial Thoughts 6:38 - Running Lenovo Vantage for Updates 7:57 - Testing Microsoft Copilot on ARM 9:49 - Setting Up Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) 13:01 - Running Ubuntu on WSL 2 14:30 - Checking Performance in Task Manager 17:01 - Installing and Testing Neovim on ARM 19:19 - ARM Processor Power and Battery Efficiency Discussion 23:04 - Running Speedometer 2.0 Benchmark Test (Plugged and Unplugged) 26:00 - Final Thoughts: The Pros & Cons of the Snapdragon Elite on ThinkPad T14s

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