I've been without a home computer for four weeks and one day (and a few hours). I don't know how I didn't lose my mind. This has been a horrible month. But it's so great to be back!
The old computer was a brand new Dell which I bought at Best Buy on 2/15 of last year. I have no idea in the world why it conked out, but nothing could fix it. They tried a new power source, a new motherboard, a new CPU . . . absolutely nothing would get it to turn back on. I sometimes think I'm a computer jinx, since I have more trouble with computers than practically anyone.
This computer is used, but it's supposed to be better. It's an old HP.
Thank you all for the kind words. I’ve missed you all so much!
I’m soon going for a refurbished desktop now that they are well under $100.