• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Yup, I don’t trust it to not install a rootkit on the BIOS or something. Buy from reputable companies, and if you get a prebuilt PC, you’ll probably want to reinstall Windows to get all of the adware off. If you don’t use Windows, you’re probably fine with just buying from a reputable vendor.

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      9 months ago

      That’s what I’m always most paranoid about - buying storage and having some bad actor insert malicious code through unusual means.

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        9 months ago

        Yup, it’s not worth saving $20 or whatever to buy a sketchy brand, just buy a well known brand with an image to uphold and you’ll be fine.