On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:37:46 -0500, "Mayayana"
wrote:

In order to move along the rental trend, companies
like Microsoft are making it harder to control your
computer,

Windows is already legacy.

The leading operating system on the planet is Android - it`s free,
apps are free or cheap. And you still can keep your files locally e.
g. on a hard disk, if you want:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-u...ndroid-phones/
PHONES
Use external storage to expand unexpandable Android phones
If your phone lacks a microSD slot, you can still add extra storage.
Here's how.
BY
RICK BROIDA
MAY 26, 2017 2:54 PM PDT

Bottom line: Never computing power for consumers was cheaper than
today, never they had more choices (to make).

M.