This isnt an example of “defeating the purpose”. This is something that might be considered pointless, like making your bed when you’ll just sleep in it again later.

Defeating the purpose would be writing the password to your computer on a sticky note and putting it where anyone can see it.

If you like puzzle games I suggest trying portal. Portal 1 is inexpensive on Steam and playable on any modern PC including on Linux. It’s low pressure, has some humor, not very violent, and you can restart from anywhere you like.

GUUYS!!

All y’all never heard youse before?

PA-220s be like that.

The rest of humanity will eventually evolve into something you don’t recognize and can never be part of.

hot dogs in Kraft Dinner

If I had a million dollars,
we wouldn’t have to eat Kraft Dinner.

Came with the house. Changing it out would not be fun.

I have never heard of this before. Thanks for mentioning it.

Import duties are a scam to begin with.

Growing up I watched my mom drink cup after cup and then let her anxiety run rampant. Told myself I wasnt gonna touch it. I don’t even find the smell appealing.

You managed to get through childhood without learning the alphabet song?

This

Back in the 80s & 90s you had to configure settings like IRQ and bad sectors.

I agree, but it was free.

I got the laptop free so a sketchy no-name drive is fine for my needs.

Ok, sketchy no-name brand it is, then. One of these perhaps?

I know the feeling. I logged into HP hoping to look up the serial number. All it would tell me is that the warranty is expired.

Turns out there are different types of M.2 keys.

The difference in keys is explained here.