Giving New Life to an Old Laptop: A Journey into Learning for My Child

In the age of technology, it’s heartwarming to witness a child’s first steps into the digital world. Recently, I embarked on a project to revive my 12-year-old laptop, transforming it into my four-year-old daughter’s first personal computer. After a successful installation of Ubuntu, I am eager to see how this device can serve as a fun and educational tool for her to learn typing and writing.

Now, as I prepare this laptop for her budding curiosity, I face a couple of questions that I’m hoping to tackle. First and foremost, I want the laptop to open directly into a text editor. This way, she can dive straight into typing without the need to navigate with a mouse just yet. I’m exploring the simplest and most user-friendly configurations to achieve this seamless start-up experience.

Additionally, I’ve been considering whether it’s possible to set the laptop to boot with Caps Lock enabled. This would be particularly helpful for her as we emphasize the importance of using uppercase letters correctly while she learns how to type.

If you have any suggestions or insights on setting up the laptop for maximum ease of use, I would greatly appreciate your input. It’s a wonderful opportunity for my daughter to learn in a supportive environment, and I’m excited to share this journey with all of you!