Reviving a Vintage Laptop: A Perfect First Computer for My Child

I recently undertook an exciting project—reviving a 12-year-old laptop that had seen better days. With a fresh installation of Ubuntu, this little piece of technology is set to become my four-year-old daughter’s very first computer. My goal is to create an engaging environment where she can familiarize herself with typing and writing skills.

One of the challenges I’m currently facing is finding a way to configure the laptop to open directly into a text editor upon startup. This setup would be perfect for her because it would eliminate the need for her to navigate the mouse at this early stage of learning. I want her experience to be as smooth and intuitive as possible as she embarks on her digital journey.

Additionally, I’m curious about the possibility of starting the laptop with the Caps Lock key activated. This would help her recognize and differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters as she begins to type.

If anyone has suggestions or tips on how to achieve these configurations in Ubuntu, I would greatly appreciate the insights! Let’s make learning to type both fun and accessible for the next generation.