Check out GetSimple. It’s a flat file system (so no database to mess with) and can run with just basic PHP (though it’ll guide you through installing modules if you want fancy urls, etc). Super easy to set up. I’ve been using it for years without a hitch.

It’s not dumb to feel sad about it. Enshittification is sad, especially when you see it from the inside.

Beelink Mini PCs or ones like that, plus a wireless keyboard/trackpad combo.