Hardware recommendations general - or how to blow your cooftard bucks

[Smaug's Smokey Hole]

My old computer chair is falling apart, I've looked at some "gamer" chairs and while they have good back support they don't look very durable. Does anyone know of a good chair that will last a few years with moderate use?

If you're concerned about your back the Nilserik is great and cheap, the bottom is slightly rounded so slouching feels weird and uncomfortable.

Järvfjället is also good but a bit more expensive at ~$160 and up. Adjustable back/head/seat/tilt, available in black but the beige/white is really nice and I like mesh backs. Put Mountain Dew stickers on it if necessary.

A guy modelling sitting down in the chair above.

https://mmapi.ikea.com/im/productfilms/videos/fe001010.mp4

 

[Eleventyish]

Need a gaming keypad as I'm too old and dumb to learn how to WASD. Would like something similar to this DIY build:

 

[Hey Johnny Bravo]

Anyone have recommendations for a no-frills laptop? I need one that will primarily be used for web browsing and writing.

 

[RVRY]

This is a long shot but here we go.

Is there any external soundcards that aren't shit that works on Linux? and here is the delusional part: doesn't cost +$1000. I'm stuck with Native Instruments which have served me well so far, but with Windows 10 reaching its end in a more closer future, I'm planning to make future hardware investments at least compatible with Linux with as least effort as I can (because I'm a tech illiterate).

Focusrite is NOT an option and I refuse to pay for any more NI products because they are pretty much becoming Adobe of audio software.