what is the chance that this computer has spying hardware in it?

charroo · Post by **charroo** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:42 pm

i bought this computer i wonder about it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS9VXH1N/

so the chances are extremely low in your opinion?

JerryF · Post by **JerryF** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:29 pm

It depends on your definition of spyware for a Windows computer.

t42 · Post by **t42** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:39 pm

Also it depends if you fine with a secret Linux OS running inside modern Intel CPUs on deepest access level Ring -3.

coffee412 · Post by **coffee412** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:15 pm

JerryF wrote: ⤴Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:29 pm It depends on your definition of spyware for a Windows computer.

Good One

I really do not trust amazon to buy computers from. The 3rd party sellers seem to be really sketchy. Last time I bought a desktop off amazon I planned on wiping it clean and reinstalling windows for a client. After wiping it clean it never found the SSD drive inside to install to. I fired up a live Mint usb and checked the hard drive => Manufacturer: ????????? Model Number: ??????? all the information was just a bunch of question marks. I think your actually safer on ebay than amazon really. But that is my opinion.

BTW --- I have always said "Worrying about security in Windows is like worrying about a leaky faucet on the Titanic".

rene · Post by **rene** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:18 pm

t42 wrote: ⤴Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:39 pm Also it depends if you fine with a secret Linux OS running inside modern Intel CPUs on deepest access level Ring -3.

That's MINIX rather than Linux...

all41 · Post by **all41** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:34 pm

better deals for units with no drives

Post by **Pierre** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:48 am

that machine comes with Windows 11 Pro Installed.

The World's Most Prolific Virus.

do check out it's ability to Spy on You.

t42 · Post by **t42** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:14 am

rene wrote: ⤴Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:18 pm That's MINIX rather than Linux...

I know, but for the sake of this topic and not to present things too desperate, Linux will do

HaveaMint · Post by **HaveaMint** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:04 am

I run an old Minis Forum mini with linux (Still on Mint) for my access to the not so smart TV. It does what I want it to do. I have since moved my main PC and My server to mxlinix. I went this route since mx flagship is XFCE and that is what I like. No middleman buntu.

all41 · Post by **all41** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:26 am

all41 wrote: ⤴Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:34 pm better deals for units with no drives

so no win to contend with at all.

For new computers I just pull the drive and replace.
If I have to transfer this pc to another I just reinstall the original
drive--and be done with it.

Beerislife · Post by **Beerislife** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:40 am

I've been looking at mini PCs lately but have come to the conclusion that a refurbished Lenovo M73 might be the better option.

https://is.gd/RwucBN

charroo · Post by **charroo** » Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:15 pm

i've later been told that the chance is close to nothing

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