Is the purchasing of individual software or hardware a standalone activity?
Is the purchasing of individual software or hardware a standalone activity?
Hello, your confusion is completely understandable given the current options. It appears that many people are now required to have an internet connection, which can compromise privacy and control. The variety of choices in terms of capacity and features has increased significantly. The days when software was simply installed from a disc are long gone.
Could anyone help you find something suitable? I’m looking for a lightweight laptop with word software that I can carry in a day bag for writing notes during my travels. Since I don’t have internet at home, would I need to connect my smartphone to the laptop or use a dongle to download the software? I prefer not to play games or watch videos, so what is the ideal storage size for me?
I hope this makes sense and that everything is clear. Also, do you think it’s becoming too expensive? Thank you all for your advice.
LibreOffice would be a suitable choice for the software.
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You can download a free office suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is compatible with Microsoft, based on OpenOffice, and receives regular updates.
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Regardless of the operating system, you will often require a connection for updates.
Just for your understanding, I have a brother who relies on his phone to connect to the internet when necessary. 5G provides decent performance for this use case. He can either activate his phone as a wireless hotspot or connect via USB. There’s no extra internet service or billing involved.