I don't understand why the author only buys laptops without UEFI: I never had problem installing Linux on any machine. And as far as USB2 limiting backups spee

I don't understand why the author only buys laptops without UEFI: I never had problem installing Linux on any machine. And as far as USB2 limiting backups speed, I would look at a NAS with gigabit Ethernet which any old laptop should have.