Really well written as always. I'll add a tiny bit to this later, as I want to make sure to mention the various data-destroying hacks such as https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/new-wave-of-data-destroying-ransomware-attacks-hits-qnap-nas-devices/ and https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/mass-data-wipe-in-my-book-devices-prompts-warning-from-western-digital/ to dissuade a bit from the ready to go solutions. Thank you!
Originally posted by @VegaDeftwing in https://github.com/VegaDeftwing/OpGuidesHugoSrc/issues/35#issuecomment-1298883845