Seeking a ThinkPad to replace and upgrade my current computer.

First time looking into a ThinkPad.

Price/Budget: $2000, I can go higher if needed.

Use cases: Programmer, Testing Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, connect to home Desktop, plan to carry from point to point frequently, planning to run Virtual Machines for Linux and Windows 11.

Current System:

* Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz, 2601 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) * Installed Physical Memory (RAM): 16.0 GB * GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M * SSD: SanDisk Z400s M.2 2280 128GB * Display: 16-inch screen touchscreen (I don't know what other display information to add/how to check)

Target specs: Better than what I currently have in the Current System.

Basically, think someone who plans to run compilers and test websites, code, connect to multiple networks and test them, perform Capture the Flag competitions, work with Linux and Windows 11 in a Virtual Machine environment. (i.e. Visual Studio, Python3, Rust, Debian, SSH, HTML, etc.)

Ideally, I want a machine that overperforms my current specs for what I want to do but unsure what I truly need for my purposes.

Optional:

* Touchscreen * HDMI/Displayport port * NumPad (Though I really need it) * 16-inch screen (minimum 14-inches) * Can run some video games at or above NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M * Ethernet port * Can be upgraded with new parts over time like if I need to replace the storage or upgrade anything. Or if the display is destroyed for whatever reason and need to replace said display. * Additional NVme SSD slot to add another drive to run Linux and Windows on the same machine.

Please let me know what additional information you may need to help find a matching ThinkPad.