As we know, buying an older phone can be a big security risk, as it might not get updates anymore. How about laptops? i would install Linux on the laptop. Is it a security risk to buy a used and refurbished computer from maybe 2019?

  • hermit3@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I would usually not be concerned about old hardware as long as it can run a modern OS I trust. This means most laptops are fine, but phones not so much.

    This is not a good suggestion because even with up to date and modern operating systems, hardware vulnerabilities can often be leveraged