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That's like "If a tree falls in the forest and your wife doesn't hear it, is it still your fault?" <answer=YES!>

Non-powered USB hubs don't pass enough power to attached peripherals such as Hard Drives. As cheap as powered hubs are, it makes better sense to use one.