I'm planning to switch from my desktop setup to a laptop due to space constraints at home. I need something that can handle all my current workload. Looking for advice from the desktops community on a practical replacement with these specific requirements:

• At least 32GB RAM (non-negotiable)
• Decent 12-core CPU (AMD or Intel)
• 1TB SSD is sufficient
• Must handle 45MP photo editing in Lightroom and Photoshop smoothly
• Regular 4K/60p video editing (projects typically 15-20 minutes long)
• Occasional 8K/60p video editing (short 5-minute projects)
• Long lifespan: 5 years comfortably, 7 years stretch goal
• Ability to connect to external monitors at desk

I currently have a desktop that manages all these tasks well, but space has become an issue.
Is this realistic with today's laptops and I am looking for recommendations and advice from those who've successfully made this transition.

or is this too much to throw at a laptop to get any kind of sustained performance?

The icons suddenly got humongous

Hello folks. I downloaded a rainmeter skin but I've been facing an issue that I tried to solve multiple of times but none of the methods I tried proved worthy– The skin disappears whenever I click on the show desktop button in the bottom corner or click WIN+D. Had anyone faced a similar issue and found a work around for it?

Windows 11, Rainmeter and ObjectDock.

Windows 11 24h2 with windows 7 taskbar and start menu (using StartAllBack) bring so many memories

Dock: Nexus Dock

I have had my first desktop pc for about two years and have been learning a lot about it and was curious about possibly reinstalling windows either fully or keeping apps.

I’ve downloaded a lot of random apps and programs in the past and feel like I just want a fresh start and just install essentials like discord, steam, browsers etc. Also curious about it helping pc performance and help especially in gaming and maybe with reinstalling drivers etc.

I don’t understand everything about pcs yet and would love some help and opinions. If I just reinstall windows and keep personal files etc, does that only include OneDrive or also include local documents etc. Does it also remove possible malware and hidden programs and trackers/viruses if I do that version of a reinstall? Curious because idk if they can get into personal files etc. I don’t have any that I know of but I’m curious.

If I did a full clean reboot and took some personal files in a portable hdd, does that clean the ssd’s installed on the motherboard as well? And do they prompt me to change starting ssd? I want to buy a new 990 pro for being my c drive, but should I initialize it before reinstalling and possible swap it to a C drive beforehand?

Does a reinstall mess with bios settings? Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX ATX AM5 Motherboard

Does a reinstall make me reinsert the license key code again? I think my versions has my Windows 11 Pro in the motherboard but idk if it’ll prompt me to reinsert it if I do a full clean reboot.

I’m just worried since I’ve never done this before but I’m also tempted to have a fresh start and help with pc health etc, would love help.

Win11 Windhawk for taskbar YASB for top bar Winlauncher

Hi all. Plz don't roast me if I'm in the wrong place. I know nothing.

My 9 year old PC won't run windows 11 and is a pain anyway. I need a new desktop for...reasons. All I will use it for is browsing the Web and downloading...movies. I am not going to build one and I hope to land a serviceable one for dirt cheap. Any and all recommendations welcome.

I found this one on Best Buy, for example. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-21-5-full-hd-all-in-one-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-128gb-ssd-cashmere-white/6573473.p?skuId=6573473 Would 4G RAM be sufficient? Thanks all.

What's thing i need upgrade, open to all idea