[Greysard]

My (unbacked-up) data was retrieved and installed on a new laptop. It came loaded with 8...they keep bugging me to update, as they did right before my last machine went down. I think I’ll stay with 8.

I'd say you want to upgrade to 10 while the new laptop is under warranty. The 8 is a dead end, and Microsoft will want to wash them out of circulation as quickly as possible. You will have to move off of 8 - to 10 or to Linux, your choice.

Of course make a complete backup before you upgrade.

[gorush]

I very much appreciate the advice. As an elderly math major, I admit to Luddite tendencies, and ignorance IS bliss...most of the time. p.s. I hate computers and cell phones, yet here I am. :{)