Laptops are practical because you can take them with you. However, laptops have a relatively small screen. If you work on a mobile computer, it quickly becomes annoying to constantly switch programs.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A few decades ago, home computers were rare. Not only were they expensive, but they weren't considered very useful for the average person.