Good point, smilingcat. I think the average person, sometimes gives up....and buys a new compuer eventually in a few years. And doesn't use the "problematic" computer in a fullsome way.

Or like one of my sisters, they become computer illiterate because they had a computer years ago but couldn't afford to have it serviced, etc. She only uses a computer to check in people (as a receiptionist) for her job. She's not even on email or Internet at home. She has a home mortgage to pay solo.

I used to deal with my own computer at home but had been relying heavily on my partner since I have a desktop.

However I can see myself getting a laptop and hooking up to a keyboard in the distant future. Not now. At least if the laptop crashes, I can bring it in more easily for service.

I just don't like laptops because ergonically they don't feel comfortable for many prolonged hrs. of computer work. I also know that I'm not the type of person that enjoys dragging in a laptop into a coffee shop just the surf for fun or to look at my personal email. I'd rather do that at home.