Recommended configuration for a Microsoft Windows laptop or desktop:
CPU – Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
RAM – 16 gigabytes
512 GB storage drive
Additional antivirus is not required: Windows 10 and 11 come with Windows Defender, which is an antivirus.
Free Software for Windows is available at Ninite.com
Additional Computer recommendations:
Chromebook – Variety of vendors, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, Asus
Apple MacBook Air or other from Apple.com
Apple iPad – available from Apple, Walmart, Amazon
Linux-based computer from System76 and others. – Linux is a free operating system with free software based on the Linux kernel.
Refurbished Windows computer from Dell Refurbished Site.
Dell Outlet – Certified refurbished laptops, desktops and monitors.
Refurbish an older Windows computer with Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, or other Linux distribution.