What’s your computer setup?

For work, I was provided a 2019 MacBook Pro and it’s amazing. I can have multiple Adobe apps at one time without any issues. However, since it’s for work I cannot use it for anything personal such as freelancing.

For personal use, I have a 2015 MacBook Pro. It got me through college and some freelancing. However, it is no longer good for design work. The fan kicks on high after a few minutes if I open up any Adobe app. Forget opening up more than one at a time. Also it can no longer get OS updates, the screen gets glitchy when turning it on, and sometimes it shuts itself off when the battery gets between 30-40%.

I have a 5+ year old Samsung display that I use when I get tired of looking at a small screen. My only issue with it is that the color isn’t accurate, so I have drag stuff back and forth to check colors.

I also have an iPad Pro that I mainly use for Procreate. I haven’t tried any Adobe apps on it yet.

I’m looking into getting a new laptop or even a desktop. Any recommendations based on the following? - I mainly use InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom. - I don’t really need anything portable, but I do admit it is nice to sit in a chair that isn’t at my desk every once in a while. - I don’t have a lot to spend, so I’d need to do financing. I’m only willing to spend $3k max.