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Buying a computer online? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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Hi there! If I buy a computer on Amazon from a trusted brand like Apple or Lenovo, will they keep my name and address and connect that information to the serial numbers of the computer's parts? I'm especially worried about this when I visit various websites that track serial numbers from my PC while browsing or when using gaming platforms like Steam. Would it be wiser to purchase it from a physical store using cash, or a second-hand computer from ebay instead?

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[-] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

If you buy from them then you've essentially registered with them. They have your serial number and it's tied to some sort of an account which is what any individual company would ask for to register.

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