The "loan" that was created and showing up as recourse liability is incorrect. It's not considered a recourse liability.
Here is an IRS explanation about recourse and nonrecourse debt.
Startup expenses must be recorded separately from computer expenses (equipment). Although it isn't recommended to mix personal and business funds, it happens sometimes, and that is fine. Startup costs are typically amortized. Up to $5,000 of these expenses are eligible to be expensed as a deduction, and the remainder is amortized over 15 years. Computers are depreciable assets. Here is a link about capital assets.
In Quickbooks, it would be "other current liability" and in TurboTax it's called a "non recourse loan." You'll need to reclassify the debt as nonrecourse. Here's how:
For the startup costs, from INTERVIEW mode on the FEDERAL TAXES tab, go to Deductions. When the software asks if you had any startup costs, click 'yes' and then input the information. Remove any amounts that you have under Liabilities.
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