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I transitioned to Linux a few years ago, which has piqued my partner’s curiosity. She's been genuinely interested and asks questions about it, but she is so deeply integrated I don't know where to start. She uses iCloud, an Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, a Mac desktop, plus whatever default proprietary software. She has a semi-technical background.

I want to help and be encouraging without overselling the ease of transition. There's always some friction with transitioning technology, and of course Apple makes that intentionally difficult. I came from a Windows ecosystem, so I'm lacking any direct insight for potential challenges.

Any advice or personal experiences on moving from the Apple ecosystem to Linux would be hugely appreciated!

(I can host services on my local server, so transitioning to something like Immich vs iCloud for photos is one option we've discussed).

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[–] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Besides being great watches, the Garmins last so much longer on a single charge. Of course it's going to vary based on how many activities enable GPS tracking and how often you use it for music, but my Garmin lasts about 5-6 days with a single charge and using tracking multiple times a week. My wife's Apple watch barely exceeds a day.