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Hi all, does anyone have advice for buying a new computer (primarily for work but it will also be my personal device as well)? Looking for a laptop, I do graphic design, video calls, word processing, emails etc quite a bit and have also used it in the past for low key cozy PC gaming. It's been a longggg time since I've bought one so just want to make sure I get good bones for it to last a few years. I love my Lenovo ThinkPad but it does struggle with the multitasking and graphic design a bit. But I think part of that is just how old it is (probably 10yrs+). I cannot get a refurb as this is getting purchased through vocational rehab services. Any advice? Things to look for or avoid? Thanks everyone!