contains intel proprietary microcode and nonfree software. The website even suggests that you run Windows on it.

I recommend anyone who cares about their Bitcoin to get familiar with hardening Linux systems and install something endorsed by the FSF like Trisquel or at the very least Debian.

use that machine for Bitcoin only over a VPN, dont install anything you dont need.

instead of trying to run your whole digital life on one machine, Use a specific device for specific purposes.

This has always been the most secure, preferred and most practical method for security-minded folks in the community.

Now if you're a "travelling" journalist like Eddie, thats a different story.

But for most of us punks jammin in our cryptocaves, dedicated appliances are the way to go ;-)