I use several laptops for different purposes and run multiple operating systems.  I’m consolidating some of what I do with a new model: The Alienware M18 R1.  This is a step away from the past and I’m also adding some Alienware peripherals.  I’ll add posts about them in time but I’ll only keep them if they are as good as this laptop.

First let me admit I’m not that much of a gamer I just lack the time.  I do some gaming but what I really bought this for was DevOps.  Developing websites, programming, security, and all the things associated with the title.  One selling point for instance is I got one with 64 GB of RAM which will useful when emulating operating systems like Kali Linux.  I’m also interested in emulating other more mainstream distros and things like OSX and prior versions of Windows.  Another use is for content generation using Adobe Apps.  I’d of gone totally with Linux but for the need to address a range of systems and running these apps.  As it came with Windows 11 Pro I opted to keep it rather than going to the trouble to emulate it in Linux.  I do plan to add some certification Linux and this Laptop will be great for it.