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Google Laptop
- vote Google laptop choice Hi I am joining google India as swe L3 Next month I would like to know which laptop should I chose . I am working from home and planning to travel in the later half this year while working from home Which one Should I chose Mac book 13 inch Macbook 16 inch Lenovo x1 carbon Do we get an option
- Laptop Preference for GCP Cloud Engineer? Just accepted a position at Google as a Cloud Engineer and was curious on the recommended laptop for this role? To give a bit of background, it's a post-sales cloud services role focused on infrastructure. Maybe a dumb question but is there a prerefence on laptop choice for GCP cloud engineers? Macb
- Google laptop I just received laptop from google. Do we also get other stuff like monitor, keyboard etc ?
- Choosing laptop for Google Hello, I am asked to choose laptop for my starting at Google. I would like to ask if this laptop has to be returned to Google if I leave the company in the future or I can take it as my personal stuff? Thanks, Yoe: 5+ Tc: 120k Ps: it's not about money, I just wonder because choosing linux laptop i
- vote google laptop shipping I am supposed to start working at google from next monday. But I did not receive my laptop yet. Is it normal?
- vote Google Laptop Starting a hardware role at Google and need to choose a laptop. Have narrowed it down but having trouble trouble deciding between a 13" Macbook Pro or a Lenovo X1 Carbon w/ Linux. Options don't really present the specs of each choice. Have been told that the team uses a mix of Linux and ChromeOS.
- vote Google Laptop Do you guys recommend picking chrome book or MacBook for SWE?
- vote Preferred Laptop for Google TC: 33
- Google Noogler laptop Seems I can select MacBook 13 inch or 16 inch. I believe 13 inch would be M1 and 16 would be old chipset? Sad to choose a lousy 16 inch... Any idea what they are handing out at the moment? Also, is it default to get desktop as well?
- Google Linux Laptop I'm an incoming SWE and need to pick a laptop. I dislike the MBP keyboard so I'm leaning towards Linux or ChromeOS. For anyone who has recently gotten a Linux laptop, did you get a Lenovo Carbon X1 as the form suggests you will be getting or something else? Thanks!
- vote Google Laptop choice-Noogler Which one do program managers and non technical folks select for their laptop preference at Google. In the link provided they have recommended pixel book or similar, but have Mac book air, Lenono X1 Yoga, Lenova X1 Carbon and Lenovo P53. #Laptop
- google onboarding laptop sign in anybody too curious to sign into the corporate laptop before the credential appointment? I got too curious and signed into the laptop and came to know I was not supposed to do that before credential appointment. anyway to start over? #google #remote #wfh
- Laptop for engineers at Google I saw on the onboarding site that the recommended laptop is a chromebook. does that apply to engineers also? what kind of laptop do you get at google? yoe: 4 current tc: 185k new tc at g: 280k
- Google Laptop (Chromebook vs MacBook) I'll be starting at Google soon as a SWE, and I need to decide which laptop I want. To any current or former Google employees, what should I pick for my laptop and why? My manager said the team is split 50/50 between Chromebooks and Macs. Current TC: $73000
- vote Netflix on Google Work Laptop Is use of Netflix on Google Work Laptop allowed?
- google new hire laptop choices? title says it all dawg, just curious about the choices they let you pick from rn #tech #google
- Best Laptop/Desktop at Google What would you recommend for a SWE to request at Google for laptop and desktop? I've heard Linux works best for the desktop. Team will use a Java stack.
- Google swe laptop choice I’m guessing the majority uses macs so I’m hesitating between a 13’ and 16’ Cons for 16’: - Anecdotally, I’ve seen more screen cracks on the 16’ - heavier - louder fan I only tagged google because it seems like all the apps are online so performance might not be an issue. Are the cons I listed w
- [Google] Personal use of work laptop Is it OK to use the Google corp MBP for personal use as well? Just the usual - news, blogs, netflix, link personal cloud storage etc.? Easier this way for me to keep my WFH desk de-cluttered. Any recommendations from folks who use their Google corp laptop for light personal use?
- vote Help: Google onboarding laptop choice Hey Blind! Going to be onboarding at Google (Bay area) in the beginning of April (depending on the Corona situation) and wanted to know if I select the '15 in. MacOS' laptop whether I'll get the new 16in or the old 15in with it's terrible missing esc key. Appreciate any insights in comments as well
- Google laptop options for noogler Anyone knows what this high perf hardware eng. Windows option is?
- Google New Employee Laptops, Upgrades Starting at google in HW. Will need to run heavy duty simulations - some on cloud and some local. Is it possible to get upgraded MBP (e.g. max out ram)?
- Which laptop to get @ Google Just got an offer at Google. Fwiw, not SDE, more in the data side of things. Pixelbook? Mac? Any pro tip? TC: around 220k usd, but in Europe so all good.
- Google laptop and workstation preferences Can nooglers change laptops no questions asked within 30 days? I am used to with linux but want to try out mac? Same for workstations? Do people use mac(imac/mac pro) as their workstation or is it only linux(unless working on a mac app, etc)? Can that be changed later on?
- Windows laptop at google...am I crazy? Recently got hired at google (non-tech role) and deciding which laptop to get. I know most people on here are going to think I'm crazy but I'm leaning towards the Lenovo X1 windows option. Are there any serious drawbacks to using windows at google that I should be aware of? #google #tech
- Google laptop choice - X1 Carbon Linux Wondering how this option is, if anyone has any regrets selecting it? Also what distro is provided?
- Laptop and Desktop choice at Google I have recently received a form to chose between the different OS to chose my laptop and desktop from. I will be most probably choosing mac as my Laptop but is confused, what should i go for when choosing the desktop. Can anyone let me know, what are desktops used for and what should be my ideal c
- What laptop does google and MS employees use? I am wondering 💭 do MS give surface book to there employees( or they are allowed to use MacBook) Same with google what do they use? YOE: 2 TC: 🥥
- What are you allowed to do on your Google work laptop? As title. Im starting in Google in a month or so and am wondering if I should buy a personal laptop or if I can use the Google laptop for most things. Can you download/install arbitrary software? Can I log into my personal Gmail, social media accounts? Obviously it's a work laptop but say I wanted t
- Google WFH Stipend - Laptop/Tablet Can you use the $1000 stipend to purchase a laptop or tablet?
- Own laptop during Google onsite instead of Chromebook? I’ve gotten so used to the new ultra shallow butterfly keyboard on the MacBook Pro, that typing on anything else feels like torture and could slow my coding. Will Google interviewers allow me to use my own laptop to code instead or the provided Chromebook, since I’m assuming it’ll be just a simple t
- When does Google send laptop etc for new hires? I’m starting in just over a week, and no confirmation of shipment yet. Has anyone not received their laptop before their start date? And do they just send a laptop and charger, or can I expect more? Thanks!
- Does google let you code on laptop for on site? I generally code on leetcode a lot but its all on my laptop. I dont have good practice on white board. Does google provide chromebook option ? Is not choosing whiteboard going to affect the decision of HC ? Why are we asked to code on whiteboard when in general we code on laptop all day while workin
- Can I have my personal user in the Google Laptop? Google provided a Chromebook, can I have my personal user along with the Google user? Also Googlers any tips on this? My personal laptop broke and I don't have the dollars to get a new MacBook. #google
- Windows laptop as PM @Google, crazy?? Ok I know I will get killed on this... First, I am PM so ENG and their dev env' needs please filter that out. I could even use pixel I guess, mostly we all just use chrome anyway. I only use the following bon browser base tools: Slack: no issue at Google OneNote: cause it is the best. Thought on
- Google (Noogler in Policy) - best laptop to choose? Will be working in Policy/Trust and Safety as a specialist and starting soon. Want something fast, functional, easy to use and light with great battery. Caught between Windows Lenovo Yoga X1 and Macbook Pro 13in. Not keen on how a Pixelbook works and working via browser (could be persuaded by a gre
- Does Google not give mobile phones and decent laptops to new hires anymore? I’m joining Google in a couple of months from FB (spent 4 years at FB) and it seems like Google won’t be giving me a phone and sim? That’s so different from FB where you can pick from most of the latest phones. They’re also asking that I use a Chromebook - that’s got to be a joke right? Maybe work
- Can you use a laptop in a Google interview? Can I design the algorithm on a whiteboard but do the actual coding on a laptop? My handwriting would slow me down too much. The interview will be in mountain view.
- Is any new Google India employee waiting for his/her Google laptop to arrive ? Have you received any communication regarding how long will it take for the laptop to arrive? #google
- Can your managers track your activity? Since WFH has been the norm, I guess some managers would want this slightly dystopian visibility. Just wondering - since I have been using my laptop as a personal device and nothing has happened, yet - if managers can monitor my time on each activity, use it as performance review evidence, and conc
- Google Equipment I need to choose the equipment I want for Google. I want a macbook. However, I am not sure if I should prefer the larger macbook with more power over the smaller more easily carried one. Would developers ever need a lot of power on their macbook? Seems like everything is done mostly on a remote comp
- Do Googler all use chromebook now? About to start at Google. Even though I filled in MacBook as the laptop, they still sent me a chromebook instead and not even a pixel book. How hard is it to change laptop afterwards? Edit: am SWE
- Macbook Pro 16 @ Google?? is MBP 16 on the list of certified laptops at Google yet?
- Google onboarding when joining remotely If I join Google remotely, will Google ship me a laptop and maybe a work phone? At what point do I get work devices before my start date?
- vote Which laptop to choose? I'll be starting as an SWE at Google soon and have a choice of laptop. I've always been a Windows person my whole life but am interested in trying a MacBook. Which would you recommend? Thanks! Edit: guess the choice is clear lol TC: 217k YOE: 1
- vote Laptop suggestions for SWE Looking to change my work laptop . Any suggestions or preferences? YOE: 6 TC. : 200k #google #amazon #apple
- Anti shake laptop stabilizer Trying to find some gadget or laptop tray that can help reduce laptop shaking during long bus ride. Surprisingly neither Amazon nor Google gave good results. Recommendations, solutions, thoughts appreciated.
- vote Noogler laptop recommendation Currently use MacBook Pro 16inch at work but also used Windows before that so no strong preference. Got following choices for noogler laptop. Is there any merit provided to encourage employees to pick Pixelbook? Recommendation appreciated! #noogler #laptop #google
- vote Do you use company laptop to prepare for interviews? A lot of people are preparing for interviews at faangmula, do you guys use your company laptop or do you have a personal laptop which you use for preparing and interviewing. Since some companies add softwares and can monitor your work laptop, do some of you still use those laptops for interviewing?
- Tax documents uploaded from work laptop I had some tax documents at my work laptop like W2, insurance verification docs, etc. ### I needed them for some application and I uploaded them to my personal laptop via Google drive. Attachment was huge to send via email. Then I realized that I shouldn’t have done that using work laptop and dele