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   From: chris@cdixon.me.uk   
      
   Most of my computing is done on my desktop PC, but I have a   
   laptop which is handy for occasional use, and also as a fallback   
   in case of failures.   
      
   My Lenovo Thinkpad T450, which I bought refurbished 5 years ago,   
   now has a bulging removable battery pack, which has been taken to   
   a safe place. Additionally, the fan is making noises, which I   
   hope I have addressed by cleaning. It will run on the internal   
   battery.   
      
   It seems that Lenovo do not support Windows 11 on this machine,   
   so its safe life is limited in any case. Apparently there are   
   ways to get round this, but each new Windows update could   
   introduce fresh issues.   
      
   In this context, and accepting that I want to remain in the   
   Windows environment, I am unsure that spending money on   
   replacement parts is justifiable, and am considering a new   
   laptop.   
      
   My use is mainly MS office applications, no gaming, and I do not   
   anticipate removing it from the home. Therefore I want something   
   which is OK with Windows 11, and has appropriate capability.   
   However, size, weight and battery life are much less important.   
   Reasonable warranty is desirable.   
      
   I would welcome any pointers and recommendations.   
      
   Chris   
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   Chris J Dixon  Nottingham UK   
   chris@cdixon.me.uk  @ChrisJDixon1   
      
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