Take a look at keeb.io, they have a few full size splits https://keeb.io/products/quefrency-rev-5-pcbs-hotswap-65-65xt-split-staggered-keyboard

The whole premise of the book is returning to earth, but The 100 starts out in the way you’re wanting including multigenerational space stations and resource limitations.

I am using the pi hole for DHCP, maybe you just have to turn off the DHCP server on the att modem.

I know what we’re going to do today!

Are you sure about that? I’m using the official AT&T fiber modem (Nokia white oval) and a pi.hole for DNS. I do remember needing to change a number of settings to get it to work though.

You probably want commercial displays. They’ll cost a bit more, but they’re also designed to run 24/7 (think the screens they use in menus, signs, etc) so they could probably last forever as a TV.

That sucks your apartment flooded, but depending on what state you’re in you might be able to do something about it. Some states have laws that allow you to “repair and deduct” emergency repairs. Meaning if your landlord refuses or doesn’t answer you, you can pay to have the problem fixed yourself and then deduct the amount you paid from your rent payment.

https://www.findlaw.com/realestate/landlord-tenant-law/how-does-a-tenant-use-repair-and-deduct.html

Yes

Words apparently don’t mean things anymore, Merriam Webster added a new definition for “literally” this year