Aaaaand almost as if by magic, my crapulous chromebook is literally dying. Would have asked my eldest to look out for summat like my old ex-corporate Dell but as he is one of those who likes nothing better than to fill an entire room with watercooled shite and fancy stuff. he is not proving v.helpful. Suspect I am not even going to have any online access v.soon - can only post in 30 minute blasts before mad flickering and blank screen ensues. If I get a chance, will be v.grateful if anyone has any idea where I can get something I can use for the most basic stuff_ moaning on forums, a bit of photo boasting and email. My only working phone is in an equally parlous state - getting boiling hot after 20 minutes so think all my limited techie life may be coming to a horrible end...just as I have attempted a money-spinning wheeze offering personal horticulture tuition, I really don't need to vanish from the internet just right now...sigh.
Very limited budget - can stretch to £250 but only if I have a flowerless autumn (cos I have to use my garden budget).So, obviously second/third hand (like pretty much everything I own - I am always the very final end user before the tip.