I need a new computer. Mine is dyng and I don't want to invest any more money into it. I need help.

[matt819]

90. Some thoughts

Windows. Windows 10 is fine. Techies might dispute this or that feature or the change from Windows 7 (via Windows 8), but it's fine. I changed from the tile screen to the classic home screen, and I'm happy. I can get to the tiles if I want to, though I don't do that often. Searching via Cortana is speedy. Unless you're buying an unbranded computer, the OS usually comes loaded with the computer, so you don't have any additional costs - the OS cost is built into the computer cost.

Cheap options. When it comes to the OS, or any software, for that matter, go with the legitimate options. They may cost more, but you'll have no problems with updates or, if you need it, customer service. And you never know what's loaded with the cheap, counterfeit versions.

Free alternatives. By all means, explore any of the free options. I pay the $9.95 a month for Windows Office because I've been using it forever and am comfortable with it. It bugs me a bit that I'm paying for it forever, but at least I know it's always updated, and that's somewhat reassuring. Libre Office is fine, and there are other options. Certainly worth a try. Again, don't opt for counterfeit or otherwise fraudulent (read, cheap) alternatives.

Computer to buy. I appear to be a dying breed - I like my desktop. And I somewhat regret that I bought a Dell three years ago, for purely political reasons (Dell/republican, etc.) But the computer is fine. Had a problem or two along the way, but tech support was fine. Not cheap, but there were a handful of features, and speed, that I wanted, and I was willing to pay the price. You don't have to splurge. There are less expensive model ranges, and then there's the Dell outlet. You can probably find a computer from a blue company, but I'm just saying that I'm happy with my Dell. I bought an Asus ZenBook earlier this year, and I would recommend that, though I really do prefer my desktop.