I should probably buy a new computer. Microsoft has warned me that it won’t be supporting this one much longer. That is a concern. Chrome never makes such dire threats. I don’t know if I can use another OS and other browsers. Probably can but it would be more of an investment in time than I want to do.
The computer is over a decade old. It can’t run Windows 11 without more changes. More importantly, the computer has developed some issues. Its chassis is slightly bent. That causes some control issues. Several keys have been replaced but it hasn’t been a successful fix. The HP Envy’s silver edges are worn black. The tab, q, and x keys often leave their stations. The backspace key broke in half and is held together by cellotape. Several keys, specifically the e, d, c, o, l, and n keys, have lost their identity as my fingernails tapped it away. I often need to consciously press hard on the t, c, and n key to get a response, along with the ctrl key and the delete key. It all slows me down. Every once in a while, the CD drive will pop open on its own, shouting, “Surprise,” like a drunk uncle, just to remind me that it’s there.
So a new computer need can be shown. But, this one still works. I’m just loathe to get rid of things just because they’re not the newest or because it’s less than perfect. Sure, it takes five minutes to fire up. When Chrome is used, five more minutes will pass before that is loaded. It plays pretty well with Windows and Edge, though.
I don’t know. I have the money. It was my birthday and I didn’t get anything else. Maybe it’s time, but I’ll probably let a few more weeks of sleep pass before I look for another. The whole thought train reminds me that I bought my first computer forty years ago.
Seems like it was yesterday.
Michael Seidel, writer 
and I thought I was bad. Im still limping along with a Win7, and limp is the word. There are days when my aging brain and its aging brain have serious duels about which one will give in or give up or give out. Possibly all three. My junk mail box has decided that all the mail is junk, you want it, lady, you have to find it yourself…I have to remember that there are places this machine cannot go. Ever..
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Sounds like a description of me, lol.
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As you know from reading my blog, I recently purchased a Mac. I admit I did it for spite because of Microsoft’s new “requirements,” but I must also admit it may not have been the best decision 🤔 because since my injury, I have been using my trusty PC! Not only because it’s familiar … but mostly because it’s EASY to use. No doubt this is due to years of “practice.”
Anyway, I must say, based on what you wrote, perhaps it IS time for you to consider a replacement.😉
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Thanks, Nan. We bought my wife a new Mac a few months ago. I admit that it’s shine is attracting my eyes. Maybe in a few more sleeps… Cheers
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