I use name@surname.tld for the professional stuff and and an alias for everything else.

I’m not well versed in the laptop market, so I can’t tell, but ThinkPads are never a bad choice. Try to find the best specs possible for the price. Maybe a newer gen of X1?

I’ve got the exact same model (with touchscreen) and absolutely love it!

Except I bought it 3 years ago for ~$300. I don’t think it’s worth $400 nowadays

I disagree, I can fantasize, but sometimes I’m too lazy

Yes, why?