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  "path": "/t/building-the-ultimate-freedom-privacy-machine-maxxed-out-modded-hardened-thinkpad-t480/35682#post_11",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-23T11:30:10.000Z",
  "site": "https://discuss.privacyguides.net",
  "tags": [
    "Qubes OS Forum – 13 May 26",
    "Seeking advice: Hardening Project (Coreboot/Heads + Qubes OS)",
    "@shantyspruce"
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  "textContent": "Since you bumped this topic, I will follow up with a recent topic over on the Qubes OS Forum:\n\nQubes OS Forum – 13 May 26\n\n### Seeking advice: Hardening Project (Coreboot/Heads + Qubes OS)\n\nUser Support Hardware Issues\n\nI am looking for a dedicated machine to implement a full-stack hardening strategy. ​After some research, I am leaning towards the ThinkPad T480. My goal is a “Zero-Trust” hardware setup. Any insights or alternative model suggestions and...\n\nReading time: 3 mins 🕑 Likes: 9 ❤\n\nI provided a pretty serious in-depth response within it, although more about choosing a Qubes OS laptop overall, not necessarily anything about the ThinkPad T480 specifically. The other external response from @shantyspruce was more critical about the ThinkPad T480 and clearly highlights its vulnerabilities.",
  "title": "Building the ultimate freedom/privacy machine (Maxxed out, modded & hardened ThinkPad T480)"
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