Not just computers...
As a septuagenarian, started very early as a voracious reader. Usually in bed before sleep. Often by flashlight.
Needed correction for nearsightedness by age 10.
Saw a study recently that attributed significant amounts of reading as a possible/likely cause... Tend to believe. This study seems to come to same/similar conclusion. Also tend to believe.
Can never be certain, but... ๐คทโโ๏ธ ๐คทโโ๏ธ ๐ค
Used ThinkPad's are pretty common on Ebay.
They're what I use. Also with Debian.
"Recent" is a factor of how much you're willing to shell out.
$300.00USD will get you a good Debian compatible box. You may want to then replace the battery and/or add RAM. Those are both found inexpensively also.