▲ 198 ▼ Your Computer Isn't Yours: Apple stores every program Mac users run, and when and where they ran it (sneak.berlin) submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by mozz@mbin.grits.dev to c/technology@beehaw.org 60 comments fedilink hide all child comments Edit: Guys I didn't write the headline; the subtitle that I added, I've now fixed tho Edit: Also, the information about there being no escape is out of date -- here's a quick guide to how to fix the problem in the modern day
[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The problem is when those systems become part of a botnet. Plus, you can just disable the update service if you want to leave your computer vulnerable to attacks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] i_am_not_a_robot@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's not that easy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 point 2 years ago Except it is; you can add a batch script in your startup folder to disable it on startup. You could also just add the registry key that disables it. If you're actually a power user, disabling updates isn't an issue. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] i_am_not_a_robot@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's not that easy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 point 2 years ago Except it is; you can add a batch script in your startup folder to disable it on startup. You could also just add the registry key that disables it. If you're actually a power user, disabling updates isn't an issue. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 point 2 years ago Except it is; you can add a batch script in your startup folder to disable it on startup. You could also just add the registry key that disables it. If you're actually a power user, disabling updates isn't an issue. permalink fedilink source parent