New install help

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I have been using via a nas for some time with no issues.

I have now purchased a 2nd pi for motherinlaw, to take all media from a usb hdd.

That's where thebproblems start. Install is fine, hdd is found. But then experiencing freezes and loss of keyboard control.

Pi, and wd elements hdd both powered by usb hub from modmy pi which is suitable.

Looks like the freezes happen when hdd is working (light flashing).

Have limited knowledge and have searched and can't really find my answer.

Hdd is currently ntfs so I can copy files from windows as ethernet is a bit flaky on new pi