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Suggestions wanted for a new laptop or notebook

Not Apple/MAC, but if Apple vs PC isn't important:
If it is important, then disregard.

I like my Lenovo Thinkpad
It's pretty lightweight, small (small notebook/netbook size), and memory maxed out, so it handles what you're looking for, and then some (it'll run statistics processing software SPSS well, although not as quickly as if it had mainframe or giant desktop resources). I've not had this computer bog down, no matter what I've asked it to do. The only limitations I've found in this area are related to internet subscription/speed, which have nothing to do with the computer, itself.
The Lenovo I have is made for commercial/business use, so not as lightweight as brands/models marketed to consumers, but the components are far more robust and far less likely to fail. The keyboard is good-sized with back-lit keys and the screen has all sorts of adjustments, so customizable for what's comfortable for individuals. It's easy and fast for me to adjust for different lighting, as well.
I bought used from a reputable, local brick-and-mortar place that refurbishes trade-ins from businesses since I didn't need bleeding edge technology, and saved $$$

Here's a brief article that summarizes the differences between business and consumer laptops

Business vs. Consumer Laptops: What You Need to Know​

www.businessnewsdaily.com

Differences Between Business and Consumer Laptops

Should you buy a business laptop or a consumer laptop? Here's how to choose the right laptop for your organization's needs.
www.businessnewsdaily.com www.businessnewsdaily.com
 
Ghoti Ichthus said:
Here's a brief article that summarizes the differences between business and consumer laptops
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I have a pricey workstation laptop and a consumer laptop for when I'm traveling. Some of the most powerful and capable laptops are ones marketed to the consumer market and more specifically gamers.

Consumers can be a lot tougher on their laptops (think college students) than most who use business laptops. Serious business laptops can be quite heavy compared to consumer laptops and thus are not ideal to use when traveling.
 
I've never been a Mac person, so I don't think I can help you. Most of my work these days is done on my Samsung Galaxy S23+ phone. I have a fast desktop computer (it's self built) with multiple 32" monitors that I use mainly for book and video editing (and a game or two, which I hardly have time for anymore) and a 14" Lenovo IdeaPad Flex touchscreen laptop for traveling. Both run Win11.
 
You may have many apps open that you don’t know about.

Placing your finger at the very bottom of you screen move your finger up, without lifting your finger, unto the middle of your screen, then lift. You should then be able to see and close what apps you what, too many app’s probably would be a drain on the battery.

To close an app sling it up and off the screen with your finger.
 
I'd just order a new Macbook Air. Eleven years old is pretty old. I used to always buy Macbook Pros or the earlier Powerbook equivalents at the time, but I rarely use the Macbook for real work, just email and web and vacations, and the M1 chip in my current one is great. I do my work work on a Mac Studio M1 Max hopped up on RAM. You might get away just fine with a Chromebook, but sometimes it's nice to have a real computer.
 
pixelpusher said:
I'd just order a new Macbook Air. Eleven years old is pretty old. I used to always buy Macbook Pros or the earlier Powerbook equivalents at the time, but I rarely use the Macbook for real work, just email and web and vacations, and the M1 chip in my current one is great. I do my work work on a Mac Studio M1 Max hopped up on RAM. You might get away just fine with a Chromebook, but sometimes it's nice to have a real computer.
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I also keep all my working files on redundant external SSDs that get backed up to a standard USB hard drive, I don't store them on the actual computer anymore, that way if I ever need to re-install the system, I can just do it w/o worrying about work files, and work files don't clog up my system disc.
 
Ghoti Ichthus said:
I use Carbonite real-time back-up.
Plus selected files additionally backed up on USB, microSD, etc.

@Growing in Grace You may have malware (virus, phishing app, etc., etc., which can cause these kinds of symptoms. Not all malware is a virus, and a regular virus scan doesn't catch everything.
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We have an HP that's probably around the same age as the Mac in the OP. It was my son's and was going to the graveyard. I decided to see if I could salvage it to use for one specific task. I cleaned it up and have been able to use it but it is very slow simply because it's very old and as computers become more powerful with each generation, newer software makes more demands of the hardware.
 
Thanks for the great tips!

I'm not a Mac person, but had a boss who was trying all sorts of Apple products and counted on me to keep his systems running. My work computers were Dell gamer machines (Windows). Eventually Mac proved to outperform Windows, but I still kinda wish I had a gamer Dell.

pixelpusher said:
I'd just order a new Macbook Air. Eleven years old is pretty old.
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I think this is my #1 to price out. Eleven years is too old for me to expect much performance, given new software/apps drag it down,

Ghoti Ichthus said:
I like my Lenovo Thinkpad
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Pick #2

Andy C said:
I have only used an IPAD. Works great for my limited needs.
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After I price out preferred picks, my guess is that I'll end up with an iPad

:thankyou:
 
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