A couple questions about the dialogs....

[TerryRitchie]

It’s a good workaround, would use it if needed.  I’m still learning the Linux differences. I swear my laptop battery last much longer under Linux.

- Dav

It's not using all the extra CPU resources to to spy and upload your personal information to the mother ship (Microsoft).

I guess that’s it, Terry.  Hey, I found a mint T430s for <$100. If I remember, you said once you have that model. Nice laptop. Wish there was an extra larger battery option for it like the T430..  I think I’m going make this one a dedicated Linux laptop.

- Dav

Yep, I still have that laptop and still use it. You can get a battery that slides into the CDROM bay if you want longer run times. I have one and it adds about another 35 to 40% runtime to the laptop. Here's an example I found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/45N1040-45N1041-4...B08X3L3M5S

I've had a few different flavors of Linux on mine along with Windows 7. Mint seemed to be the smoothest running although PopOS! ran well too.

You found an excellent price on one. If you haven't yet put an SSD in it. That really boosts its performance.