@CultureWarGulag you also forget pre-builts exist, I advocate for building on your own but you can always go pre-built and save time. it's still cheaper long-term since you can just replace parts as needed instead of buying a whole new laptop every time something breaks.
when I was like 10 I was passed around a pedo ring online (I was homeschooled and never allowed outside, like ever) and I think that's a lot of the reason I am the way I am now