Barb G

My old computer won’t hardly run PS ( freezes up and is non responsive) and I’m ready to just replace it. It is a 11 yr old Gateway and has been a problem from day one, in and out of the shop numerous times and no one seems to be able to diagnose the issue. I truly believe we got a lemon right out of the factory. It’s also had numerous viruses/ malware and after being ‘fixed’ it still is frustrating to try to use it much. It has literally been just sitting in our office unused mostly. Started with Visa and shop replaced it w/ Windows 10 right now. In reading another thread ( Lucia November 18) you recommended iMac with some upgrades to the storage and memory. No fusion drive. Upgrade to SSD. Ending up at around $3000 budget. While discussing this with salesperson they recommended this attached hp instead as it’s made for fast gaming and would work for PS fine. ( Spectre x360 laptop) Not sure if he knows what he’s talking about, but do know I haven’t a clue! ? I will use new computer for photography and PS only as I have iPad for surfing, email. Etc. to avoid viruses and such. Thoughts?

I have a old Sony a55. Doesn’t have a high count on it, used mainly on vacations. Now that I’m working part time I have time to get back to photography. Started learning to shoot manual recently, using back button focus and in RAW. I’ve changed the focusing mode and focusing points numerous times but don’t seem to be able to get really sharp photos anymore. Not sure if it’s me or the old camera. Would upgrading to a newer Sony model be a good idea? Looking at a7 iii. Money isn’t really an issue, and tired of fuzzy photos. I have all Sony a lens and have only used Sony so prefer to stay Sony unless you have other recommendations. I’d heard Sony was retiring the a series and new lens would no longer be available but not sure if this is true.