Try to replicate the original packing as much as possible. In a static bac, in a bubble wrap sleeve, and in a box that prevents it from being smashed and flexing.
A little higher than your $250 limit, the Pixel 3 Xl 64gb is $299 new at B&H.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1615542-REG/google_ga1296_us_pixel_3_xl_64gb.html
Maybe think back to KB's and mouse's you liked in the past and look for something similar or upgraded versions and try those out? Heck I rock some old IBM keyboards at work because i like the tactile feedback and a bonus is the clicks drive the narcissist mad that sits in the next cube over.
I don't use one but was the "mouse guy" at work. Not too many used this but those that did say it lessoned the pressure on their wrists. You can feel the difference in the bottom of the wrist if you merely hold you hands in the horizontal and vertical mouse positions. It was not for me. My...
Multiple PS from the 2008 or so still plugging along. The quality products outlasted the cheapo stuff by a long shot. I can't recall any of the good ones going bad. Blow them out every 4-6 months and keepem from heating up. I read that dust coating a PS is like wearing a heavy coat in a warm...
"Best" is subjective and ratings change every year.
Pick a good AV program, update it regularly. Perform scans on a regular basis, also use a secondary scanner like Malwarebytes or Superantispyware, and that's about the best you can do.
MSE's is on mom's PC.
Avast or Avira for the rest...
Try sending a letter to their corporate offices.
You explain the issue well, your request is reasonable.
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There's several brands/models you could place towards the top of any list. Kind of depends what you want to do with the router and if you are willing to put up with any idiosyncrasies your given choice might have.
Try this site, excellent resource.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
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