I second a Chromebook. Most people can do anything they need to do on one if they are flexible about stuff like Word or Excel. Next to no support needed.
I'd consider getting something with a SSD (or make it so that you can insert your own SSD into the tower) because it'll prevent your parent(s) from complaining about slowness and lag down the line.
Unless they absolutely need it on the go, I’d recommend a proper desktop PC with monitor and good keyboard and mouse (for ergonomic reasons).
Personally, if money isn’t tight I’d go for a fanless design like (if you’re in Europe) https://www.cirrus7.com/en/. It’s compact and maintenance-free.
I agree with the sibling comment that depending on their needs an iPad could be more appropriate (possibly with magic keyboard). I switched my parents from PC to iPad a couple of years ago.
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[ 3.7 ms ] story [ 29.9 ms ] threadPresuming it's "normal" usage (Facebook, email, YouTube, random web surfing), get whatever's on sale at Walmart when you go in
It'll be more than fine
You may want to consider, though, if they wouldn't be better off with a tablet or Chromebook
If the former, there are some decent Android-based ones, or go for an iPad (possibly with cell connectivity, if they want to use it traveling)
If the latter, this Acer is really good: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Spin-513-Qualcomm-4GB-64GB-C...
Same is true for most of the people I work with
Personally, if money isn’t tight I’d go for a fanless design like (if you’re in Europe) https://www.cirrus7.com/en/. It’s compact and maintenance-free.
I agree with the sibling comment that depending on their needs an iPad could be more appropriate (possibly with magic keyboard). I switched my parents from PC to iPad a couple of years ago.