Reviving a 12-Year-Old Laptop: Introducing My Child to Technology
In an exciting step toward encouraging my four-year-old’s early learning, I recently revived an old laptop that had been gathering dust for over a decade. After installing Ubuntu, this trusty device will serve as her very first laptop, providing her with a platform to learn typing and writing skills.
One of my main objectives is to make this experience as seamless as possible for her. I want to ensure that she can dive into the world of writing without the immediate need to navigate a mouse. To achieve this, I am exploring the best method to configure the laptop so that it opens directly into a text editor upon startup. This way, she can focus solely on her creativity and learning.
Additionally, I’m curious about starting the device with the Caps Lock feature activated. This would help her distinguish between upper and lowercase letters as she types, making the learning process even more intuitive.
I’m thrilled to see how this journey unfolds as my daughter embarks on her path to learning with her very own laptop! If you have any tips or suggestions on optimizing Ubuntu for a young learner, feel free to share your insights.
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