Some people use honey such as Robert Plant. I use water only. As Rob Aylestone said, a vocalist coach could definitely help with any issues including muscle control while singing. And I double agree with Rob on the NO alcohol point.
I have Windows 10 Home on this laptop and it has TPM 2.0. I just checked using Spantini's directions. I should add that my laptop is not even a year old yet, if that makes a difference. Anyway, I have the TPM
I can with my laptop, but for recording a voice for music it isn't the greatest quality, but for You Tube videos I think it would suffice for now. You would plug yours into the "mic in" jack on the soundcard.
I think I know how I am going to approach it now, which is whatever instrument needs to be first will be first, be it drums or guitar. Thanks everyone that I haven't thanked already.