Am at Laundromat wifi because library closed (covid 19). Checked out new computer, windows 10 last week - good price and - wow - with dialup internal modem! Went in to look it over and ask more questions today and would have walked out happily with it ... except that it is clear that windows 10 requires constant updating (otherwise it will corrupt) which brings dialup into the question. High speed? This would be a costly undertaking, and likely result in a lot more screen time. Also I am told my MS professional suite won't work on w10, nor will my (new to me ancient monitor) plug into a new one. So 1) I could buy laptop, monitor and software
and trip to wifi regularly to update or 2) buy external modems with built-in obsolescence in bulk until they don't exist or I reach my expiration date ... whichever comes first
Good news is that (I am told
) my Bluetooth and wireless usb connections for keyboard ad mouse should work in new laptop? Whew ...
Looks like computers are evolving like printers. Priced to ease the sale, hit 'em hard with ink ... aka accessories!
Just read the above and I am going for it. I think ...