Can anyone recommend some specs I should be looking for while laptop shopping? I'm pretty ignorant about technical aspects like RAM, processors, graphics, etc.
I'm about to start a PhD in History and need a laptop that is lightweight, durable, and suitable for research, writing, and casual web browsing. I know this describes literally all laptops, but there is a huge variety out there and I am lost sorting through the literally thousands of options. Would really appreciate any advice on the minimal / optimal technical requirements I should be looking for.
