Why I’m moving to Linux (for real)
Theo - t3․gg
Jul 3, 2026
The host argues that running AI agents directly on a MacBook is inefficient and hardware-intensive, causing thermal throttling and system instability. By offloading long-running agent tasks to a fleet of Linux-based machines managed via Tailscale and T3 Code, developers can achieve significantly faster performance, better file system speeds, and true remote autonomy.
Key insight: Linux file systems (ext4) can perform common development tasks like cloning work trees and running PNPM installs up to 30 times faster than macOS's APFS, even on high-end hardware.
