My 2025 WFH prediction
What's in store for the WFH world in 2025? Also, the best laptops to use AI and what Elon Musk has to say about WFH in the paid edition.
There will be fewer W2 employees working from home in 2025.
Why it matters
There are already strong indicators that U.S. federal employees presently working from home will have that benefit revoked. Call it Elon Musk’s influence. It’s quite possible, and likely, the private sector would follow suit.
Going deeper
I would like to but I’m not a fan of Guantanamo Bay.
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Can your laptop handle AI?
Your current laptop may not have the mojo—or hardware—to handle your increasing AI usage.
Why it matters
With impending tariffs on imported goods in the US, the time may be now to upgrade.
Going deeper
What you’ll want in an AI laptop:
Dedicated AI Hardware: For example, GPUs (like NVIDIA RTX series) or AI accelerators (such as Tensor cores).
High-Performance CPU: A powerful processor (e.g., Intel Core i7/i9, AMD Ryzen 7/9, or Apple M-series) for complex computations.
Ample RAM: This sort of goes without saying. At least 16GB, ideally 32GB or more.
Storage Speed and Capacity: -- A fast SSD (512GB or more)
Display and Build Quality: High-resolution displays (4K or QHD).
Going even deeper
Check this Medium article for some of the better AI laptops on the market, including:
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