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> The one thing I didn't like was that P2P/torrenting is blocked. They claim that to enable torrenting, they would have had to enable logging.

Wait, if Tunnelbear are throttling P2P connections, where is the red flag?

Regarding NordVPN: I’ve used them a few years ago and their service was terrible. Disconnects upon disconnects, servers not working for days — I gave up eventually.

Never tested any other VPN he reviewed, however, I’ve written a guide[1] how to pick a VPN provider without throwing numbers and reviews around me, if anyone wants to give it a read.

[1] https://lifesimply.rocks/vpn-for-digital-nomads/


Try to get in touch with Damon Baker (@DWBakes). He deals with Indies but should also be able to refer you to the right people.


I know the top model Thinkpads are very durable and are tested under extreme conditions. But those aren’t made from plastic alone as far as I know but use polycarbonate, magnesium, carbon fibre, metal hinges and so on.


Haven’t heard of Solus before. I will check it out.


Reading guides how to choose a laptop for work and travel always seems to contain a few things:

1. it has to be sturdy

2. it should have a good keyboard & trackpad

But what about the software? I’ve come across a lot of people that bought MacBooks only to realise that they actually needed Windows (to run specific software). I don’t think installing Windows on a Mac is a bad idea but why not think about the software first and buy the hardware according to your needs?

What do you think?


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