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Windows gaming laptop from MSI. It's not bad at all, but the battery life is horrible and gaming performance is OK. I finally built a gaming PC which I like a lot more. As for a portable machine, I should have just got a Macbook.
I will reply from the point of view of the manager assuming good intentions. They either know what you currently working on and believe that the newer item is more important, that's why they throw you around or they aren't aware of what you are currently working on and just reacting to a urgent ask from seniors. You can inform them of what you are doing currently why is it important and then let them decide which item is higher priority. If the priority of the newer item is truly higher you changing context is worth it.
I have used several distributions and daily driven linux for long periods of time (2-3 years) since 2008. Even today multimedia apps have issues, these can be solved by going through online forums, but it's always a frustrating start. Usually upgrades to software will re-introduce these issues and you will need to follow the same steps.
Splitting of Youtube as a separate entity would be a great start. Maps needs to stay with search.
What is the real motivation for RTO? - risk averseness of management - need for control/power over employees - push some folks out without needing a layoff - management knows that RTO is better for companies despite lack of public data - external force from real estate owners/ city governments