Building a system for an elderly family member
Building a system for an elderly family member
From what I observed, the upcoming Windows 11 release will allow uninstalling many apps, including Microsoft Edge. I couldn’t locate the article but seem to have seen it before. It appears they’re also working on separating teams from Office 365 because of a European court case.
That's precisely what I was going to propose, I understand Dell OptiPlex all-in-one systems are quite good. They're straightforward to service, include a socketed processor, offer upgradeable RAM, interchangeable disks, and Dell provides service manuals for their business models. Certain versions even feature an internal PCIe X16 slot for upgrades, making them affordable to source online as well.
Avoid getting an all-in-one when you're the one handling it. Instead, consider one of their compact desktop models. These tend to have minimal tools required, are straightforward to use, and fit well within limited space.
In terms of hardware upkeep, an AIO is quite similar to a laptop.
From a tech standpoint (I'm a tech), I believe I come from an environment where troubleshooting is common—whether it's fixing issues or replacing components. I’m familiar with situations where someone else has to handle problems, like swapping drives. Some HP all-in-one systems I worked on in the past were quite challenging.
If you're present, that's fine. However, it looks like the person asking and the original poster aren't at the same place...remote. A cheap ready-made option with a warranty is suggested.
Everyone seems to have been dealing with the same issue
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https://www.dell.com/support/manual...82...885520f9ff&lang=en-us
I understand the concern, but consider what would happen if the machine loses its warranty after a year and the op has to visit for repairs like when the SSD fails. As someone with IT experience who also does field repairs, installing the machine means you essentially own it, and especially older individuals will return to you when they need assistance—something I learned as a field tech and visited many homes.
That being said, a better approach might be to purchase a Dell model with business-class support. This would give you more flexibility; if issues arise, a Dell technician could visit and handle repairs or replacements at higher levels whenever needed.