I have a laptop computer which I use for everything.
And two portable drives I use for a rotating backup scheme.
I see people here and elsewhere buying stationary desktop computers like iMacs or similar Microsoft variants.
What do you use those for that you cannot do on a laptop computer?
Just curious here - wondering if I am missing something
What do you use those for that you cannot do on a laptop computer?
And then, you have re-purposed your laptop as a desktop.The bigger monitor/better keyboard thing is not an issue for a laptop. It takes me less than a minute to move my laptop from the couch to the office and plug in an HDMI and USB to connect the monitor and keyboard that are always in place in the office, and I'm ready to roll.
Good question. I have a Dell desktop in the spare bedroom- DH used it but he died in 2016! I never use it and DS does sometimes when he and the family visit but he also brings his work computer. I think he uses the desktop to check pro sports stuff! It's always on- I suppose I could at least turn it off.
It may be time to talk to DS about whether he'd miss it on their visits. Best Buy accepts them for recycling.
I have a laptop computer which I use for everything.
And two portable drives I use for a rotating backup scheme.
I see people here and elsewhere buying stationary desktop computers like iMacs or similar Microsoft variants.
What do you use those for that you cannot do on a laptop computer?
Just curious here - wondering if I am missing something
I use my Pixel 7 smartphone for 90%+ of all the Internet work I do, like this post.
I do have a PC at home that I'll use with FreeTaxUSA when I get home in a few days...
I could do everything on a laptop but it would be far less comfortable and take far longer.
I prefer a desktop, so that's what I have. You may prefer a laptop, so that's what you should have.
I have a Mac desktop. I use a lot of spreadsheets and often have multiple browser windows and spreadsheets open at the same time.
With a laptop I'd be looking downward onto a smaller screen. I like the size and angle of the large desktop screen. I like the position of my desk chair with arm rests and space for mouse movement.
So a laptop, even on a desk, never attracted me. I also have an iPad mini that goes everywhere with me at home. But it's not what I use for spreadsheets.
Thank you all for lots of great ideas.
I especially like the thought of a larger screen.
I do not do much gamimg or video processing so perhaps a larger monitor for my laptop would be a nice way to start.
I'm still working and have a mega corp laptop that I use with a docking station both in theoffice and at home. 2 24" tv's, full size keyboard and wired mouse and direct interweb connection. 1 plug and I'm in. the home set up only has 1 monitor.I've never been a laptop guy mostly because I hardly ever traveled. I own one about 8 yrs old and have only used it for anything once when I was visiting somebody.
Can you really get a laptop with all the power and capabilities and USB ports as a decked out desktop? Or are you going to have to give a little here and there just to keep your hardware footprint small? And at hone, how important is that?