Lenovo - IdeaPad 1 14" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron N4020 2019 - 4GB Memory with 128GB eMMC Storage - Abyss Blue

Hey, jane. This model features Windows 11 Home in S mode. Should you want to know more about S mode – it is a more secure, lighter version of the Windows 11 Operating System that only allows the downloading of applications from the Microsoft Store. If you try to launch or install an executable or .exe file, the system prevents it. Should you desire to switch to Windows 11 Home, here is a link to a Microsoft webpage that shares how to do so: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85

Hi, Mags. Based off the system requirements that are listed on this EA help webpage (https://help.ea.com/en/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/the-sims-4-system-requirements/), this IdeaPad cannot run the software. This is due to the system processor falling short of the minimum requirements for the game to run. We recommend reviewing the system requirements detailed on the previously linked webpage, then comparing it with the specifications of any computer you’re interested in to help ensure you find the right fit for you. Also, we recommend aligning with the recommend requirements shared for software as in this case, it will increase the probability of having the most enjoyable experience playing the game and to add on things like game mods.

Hi, KKat. Apologies for the confusion. Generally, a one-month trial for Microsoft 365 can be activated out of the box, but for this model, a yearlong trial can be activated. Since it does include the 365 suite of apps, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint should be included.

Hi, Randa. You can download Steam, but there's a couple flags with that. First, this system comes with a version of Windows 11 Home called S mode. For more insight, S mode is a more secure, lighter version of the Windows 11 Operating System that only allows the downloading of applications from the Microsoft Store. If you try to launch or install an executable or .exe file, the system prevents it. This would mean you would have to switch in order to download and run most apps and games, including the Steam app. Should you desire to switch to Windows 11 Home, here is a link to a Microsoft webpage that shares how to do so (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85). Also, as long as the games you wish to play have system requirements that are satisfied by the specifications of this IdeaPad to run the games, it should work in that regard as well.

Hi, thank you for your question, and yes, you can install Linux. There are quite a few users of this specific IdeaPad that have done so and were satisfied with the results.