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I use my laptop for encoding video all the time.

What's your justification for saying I shouldn't, precisely?

What's next -- I shouldn't use it to compile software either?

If you are buying a new laptop every generation just for it to be bearable just buy a proper machine that can encode it for you.

Bonus points for being able to do it while your laptop is in your bag.

In the United States, internet connectivity is insufficient for uncompressed video footage.

Does people really process uncompressed videos on their laptops?

Yes