<div id="readability-page-1"><figure> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Installer-118.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2538" height="1692" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Installer-118.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 118, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, please take my Switch away so I can get some work done, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about moon factories and railroad monopolies and backing into parking spots, finally digging into the Acquired podcast archives, taking tons of notes on Michael Pollan's new book about consciousness, watching everything Look Mum No Computer has ever made, breaking my computer trying to get the Obsidian CLI to work for me, giving the Zen Browser another try a … Read the full story at The Verge.</div>

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Apple has introduced a new affordable laptop that is generating positive buzz. The product is highlighted in the latest edition of Installer, which also covers various topics including technology and media. The article encourages readers to explore more content on the Installer homepage and mentions the author's personal experiences and interests.

- The content introduces Installer No. 118, highlighting various interests of the author.  
- It mentions topics like moon factories, railroad monopolies, and a new book by Michael Pollan on consciousness.  
- The author shares experiences related to podcasts, video content, and technical challenges with their computer.

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