It doesn't require a powerful device but it needs to be on 24/7 so your laptop isn't a good choice.

Running a node and managing liquidity on the various channels is no small task.

You can use their cloud service as a start?

Unless you want to be fully self custodial in which case you need to run your own... And be a Systems admin to run it safely 😂

Platforms like Umbrel and Start9 have all the required software in one package. They also sell hardware that run it "easily".