Ravencajun, I would like some advice if you don't mind. My sister needs to replace her old desktop computer. She is thinking she would like a laptop. She needs something basic and simple. Her vision is very poor and her hands are very crippled. All she needs or wants to do is email, facebook, her online banking and some shopping. Would you have any comments or suggestions of what I should think about and look for? We would appreciate any help.

You have to join before you can see the ad. I really don't need to join any more things that offer me goods via an email reminder, just to browse. What is wonderful that would make it worth my while ( and the attendant spam) to join that site? Linda C

It is a portable app, made to function that way. I posted a link in the original post here that explains what a portable app is. Much like using a linux live cd and running it from the cd/dvd drive. It is running in its own environment, not installing to the computer itself. The version of the app is designed to function that way. There are portable app versions for a lot of programs. Try google for portable apps you may be amazed. Using a portable app version of an antivirus program on an infected pc that you can not get to install or run the AV on the computer because the infection has disabled it, is a much often used tool. Which is why so many tech people carry a flash drive toolkit. Most of the tools you need can be put on a flash drive. One of the first things to happen have is a small linux distro capable of booting and running from your flash drive, with it you can gain access to the files in a borked windows pc and salvage them. The link below gives some information on flash toolkits. Here is a link that might be useful: Toolkit

Thanks Moni...just bought a knife block and kitchen scales!