If you consider hosting your own #lightningnode here is a simple hardware and Software suggestion for absolute beginners:
# Windows Setup
- thinclient with 8gb ram and intel 6500t
>around 130€
- crucial 1tb ssd sata
>around 60€
Install Windows (get your code from ebay 5€ or so)
Install Oracle VM.
Create a VM with 850Gb. (so 150Gb for Windows)
Download Ubuntu 22.04 Server image.
Start your VM and install ubuntu.
Super easy.
Install Umbrel. (check it out on their Homepage)
Install Bitcoin Core and LND.
Fund your Node.
Open channel to some good routing Nodes.
It is not complicated 🧡