I know you’re on a fixed income, but computer-rated incidentals are sometimes penny wise pound foolish. 100% of my internet activity is now done on an iPad. Even when using my laptop for work, I have my iPad and iPhone 7 Plus nearby to get info. Going from a laptop to an iPad is like going from a Macintosh Classic with a modem to a new MacBook Air. iPads go for years with no maintenance necessary, never infected with viruses, etc.
I appreciate the advice, but I don't have an iPhone, iPad, Smart Phone, tablet, laptop, etc. I just have one old desktop computer, which is right now running on fumes.
I wish I did have more than one connection. It's lousy being tossed offline completely when one thing bites the dust.