Starting after the new year I'll be working from home, mainly doing writing, but also using some specific software programs for scheduling appointments, as well as using Google calendar, etc.

I'm also in school part-time doing hybrid courses, so some of the content is online.

I need a new laptop. We have two right now, one is a Macbook, which is 6 years old and still functional, but has no battery life (has to stay plugged in) and overheats sometimes. The other is a Lenovo ThinkPad, 5 years old and also mainly functional, but the screen is glitchy and damaged, plus DH uses it most of the time.

I don't need any fancy bells and whistles, just something that's simple, intuitive, and gets the job done. It also needs to be affordable, which is kind of why I'm leaning away from another MacBook.

Anyone have a Chromebook that can tell me about it? Or another recommendation?

Thanks!