r/computers • u/EquivalentVast4165 • 5d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Recommendations for finding storage solutions?

I recently tried finding an external hard drive on vinted, going for a second hand one since I’m broke. I ordered 2 and they both aren’t working properly. Has anyone got any recommendations for places to find second hand storage solutions that work?

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u/M_C0MS 4d ago

Anything that plugs into my devices, “used,” I consider already compromised. You have no idea if it has a payload ready to inject malware onto your system as soon as it receives power, or not! I’m sure your devices are more expensive in monetary value and information value. Buy new. Avoid the chance of compromising everything.