I would not recommend trying to follow his partial instructions. He is apparently assuming your tech savvy and understand how to do these steps.
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New computer purchase help
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I would not recommend trying to follow his partial instructions. He is apparently assuming your tech savvy and understand how to do these steps.
Wow, you are definitely a Fuck tard. You're not understanding that he is not asking about how to do advanced things like wiping his PC and reinstalling an OS that he never asked for (and has never heard of). Please re-read the OP. I don't know if it's failure to grasp reality, or just very poor reading comprehension.
Your instructions are partial at best. Also assuming he knows how to backup all his data, which I'm assuming he doesn't.
Please keep your day job (unless it's I.T. related).
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I appreciate his effort in trying to help me out but I also comprehend my own limitations. I think I’ll just stick with the retard-proof push-the-on-button & it works out of the box type computer.
This inquiry started as seeking suggestions on just that ^^^, as in brands that would be good for my uses. It had never crossed my mind to make a big change in operating systems. @Chris mentioned above his switch to an Apple computer years ago, and many years ago I actually tried that and HATED it, the Apple version of Word was maddening, and while I can appreciate how it may be better once you get the hang of it, it was just too counterintuitive for me to easily adjust so I returned it and retreated back to the familiar land of windows. At my age I’m long past the building phase of life, not really looking to make big changes.
At the end of the day, you gotta do what works for you. I switched to Apple myself years back; but now as far as I'm concerned, both Windows and Apple are non-starters FOR ME. They're both stupid and buggy, money grabbing spyware, just that in some ways they're different, in others they're the same. Pick your poison.
Linux has always annoyed me because I'm always having to fix something. Its a LOT better than it was a quarter of a century ago the last time I used it; but it still has its issues. Fortunately, most problems can be easily fixed with a search engine, but some of them are just dumb. Like a music player that doesn't stop playing when you terminate the program - somebody thought that was a WONDERFUL idea. I wasn't so enthused, so had to track down how to flip the bit that keeps that from occuring. On the other hand, I was born and raised to a command line interface, and I can do a lot on Linux with same - I like that.
When I worked IT, I told people when asked that I had the same agreement with both Apple and Microsoft: They keep doing stupid shit, and I keep cussing at them. Apple releases a new version of their operating system every year that breaks things and yanks the rug out from under their users - but because its Apple, its ALWAYS a Good Thing (tm). In the meantime, on the very rare occasions that Microsoft actually manages to do something right, there's still nobody happy. Ya can't win with those two!
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About 3 years before my dad passed, my sister suggested to him that switch to Apple and order their latest laptop. I've had been doing his I.T. support for the last 20+ years. So told him he can go ahead and follow her suggestion as long as he calls her when he needs help. I've been working in the field for around 25 years and although I probably could figure out how to fix things, I'd prefer not learn a new operating system because it would help my sister.
I compare computers to cars often. If someone is saying they would like to buy a new car because a specific part is failing, I would make suggestions regarding what car they should buy. I wouldn't send them instructions for wrenching on their car when I know that is never going to happen.
I believe the PC I posted would suit your needs. Though it is an HP. You mentioned getting Dell PC's in the past. I do like Dell PC's, especially for someone that isn't going to 'fix' things. Looks like the equivalent Dell would cost more though.
An equivalent Dell (from Dell) are currently running $849 with a newer CPU, but less memory. I believe it would suit your needs:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/des...TechBargains&dclid=CIaF6IXK85YDFbeupgQdl1gctQ
I'll keep an eye out for a better deal. It mostly depends on how much you're willing to spend and if you definitely want a Dell, or are ok with another brand. None of the links I posted include MS Office. So that would be an add on unless you are able to re-use the license from your old PC.
At this point, it looks like there aren't anymore back to school deals. The next best time to buy would be closer to Christmas.
As for "Microsoft Turd", my suggestion is for everyone to at least TRY "Libre Office". It runs on everything, its free, and it isn't Microsoft. I remember when "turd" came out, I wasn't impressed then, and I'm not particularly impressed now - its a hot mess. I'd also suspect, although I don't know for sure, that the money sucking Office 365 is worse - I haven't seen/used it as it came out after I retired. Both Apple and Microsoft are dumbing down their respective ecosystems to the crippled smartphone level. There's some of that going on in the Linux world too, but not as bad as yet and one can always change to something different.
May be able to pick up a deal on an HP for Prime days early in October.
I did provide a suggestion for a new Winblows computer in my first reply. In one of his followup replies, he stated:
Linux on his existing machine matches that stance, so I assumed that he might be open to that idea also. If you're still bent out of shape about this, PM me so we can work it out and stop distracting from this thread.
So, I abandoned my old build-a-Dell shipped to my house procedure & landed on a super cheap ($399) Lenovo all-in-one desktop with minimal storage (256gb), no upgrades, standard (non-touch) 23.8” screen, entry level computer. Turns out this was what I was looking for, pulled it out of the box & plugged it in & turned it on, it took abut a half hour for it to go through its setup and update process, & after logging onto Microsoft all my crap appeared as it was on the old computer & I’m up & running. All in I’m using about 25% of the disk space so that’s not going to be an issue, and it’s a lot more responsive than the old one.
I don’t have any experience with this brand for my home computer but it’s all I have at the office, hopefully this cheap consumer-grade one will treat me as well as the more substantial ones I’m used to using at work. I’ve never paid so little for a computer, but if this thing lasts as long as the one it replaced it’ll be a coup, & I’ll be more than happy to toss it in the trash & pick up another similar one.
I don’t have any experience with this brand for my home computer but it’s all I have at the office, hopefully this cheap consumer-grade one will treat me as well as the more substantial ones I’m used to using at work. I’ve never paid so little for a computer, but if this thing lasts as long as the one it replaced it’ll be a coup, & I’ll be more than happy to toss it in the trash & pick up another similar one.
Good that you found something that suits your needs. I've been happy with my Lenovo laptop.
Where did you buy it? Do you have a link?
All Lenovo brand IT gear is what IBM developed and used to sell under the IBM PC label. They sold half interest to China a few years ago and then sold all of it. IBM is out of the PC business entirely.
Based on my 50 years experience in data processing and digital communications, I suggest that you acquire a mid-range Dell desktop, with an i7 processor. When you purchase the computer, you will see an option for extended support. Purchase the support. From then on, help is a simple chat or phone call away. Never store any 'confidential' data, such as bank passwords, credit card data, etc on your PC. There is no security. Put a post-it note over the camera. I prefer to use the local version of MS-Office, but I get it at a huge discount. Zorba makes a good case for open systems alternatives that work with the MS versions. If your eyesight is declining you may wish to opt for the higher resolution screen on the monitor; otherwise, don't. Finally, buy a decent keyboard. There are plenty of the old IBM Model M keyboards around and they are the best. I use a Logitech MS mouse, but that's more of a personal choice. Good luck!
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