While I do enjoy project computers like I do enjoy project cars, my main laptop needs to be a "daily commuter" vehicle: it can't be taxing to drive and it can't

While I do enjoy project computers like I do enjoy project cars, my main laptop needs to be a "daily commuter" vehicle: it can't be taxing to drive and it can't be taxing to maintain. I need to have it working in order to do work. What are your recommendations for that?