Reviving a Vintage Laptop for a Little Learner

Recently, I embarked on a rewarding project to breathe new life into my 12-year-old laptop by installing Ubuntu, an open-source operating system. This rejuvenated device is set to become my four-year-old daughter’s very first laptop, a perfect tool for her to begin learning how to type and express herself through writing.

As I prepare this laptop for her use, I’m focused on making the experience as user-friendly as possible. One of my primary goals is to configure the laptop to open directly into a text editor upon startup. This way, she won’t need to worry about navigating with a mouse just yet, allowing her to concentrate on building her typing skills and creativity from the get-go.

I also have a couple of technical queries: is there a way to set the device to boot with the Caps Lock activated? This small adjustment could further simplify her typing experience, as it would eliminate any confusion with case sensitivity.

If you have any suggestions or tips on how to optimize this setup for a young learner, I’d love to hear them! Together, we can make technology more accessible for the next generation.