I had an HP laptop that melted, but they voided the warranty when I unplugged it to stop it melting.

I avoided their products since then. Fucking $1200 gone.

I also have an HP printer and if I were to ever use HP toner it’s over $1000 for the 4 toners. But the generics are way under $100.

I avoid HP!

In the mid 2000s I had a little TV with a PlayStation 2 console, but going over bumps scratched the games so I took it all out. It was fun for a while.

If I were to prepare for the internet to be out, I would most likely do the following:

I would go with a mix of 720 for most movies/shows and my favorites at 1080. I would also go for a collection of my favorite music.

Then as an extra download Wikipedia and some Ted talks, and a bunch of YouTube videos to watch offline. I guess some e-books and or PDF. Maybe download some memes and stuff to laugh at.

Practice daily, any chance you get. Then see how far you get and if you enjoy doing it.

I see throughout history things have their ups and downs. I look forward to the next up.