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Hidden Bitcoin PDF Discovered In Every MacOS Version Since 2018
A Bitcoin PDF document has be discovered hidden within macOS which has been hidden within the operating system since 2018. Bitcoin PDF Hidden in MacOS A file by the name of ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System’ PDF has been discovered by Andy Baio whilst trying to fix a printer.…
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Apple Starts Pruning its Store With New Controversial App Requirements!
While there are many excellent programs to download on the Apple App Store, I think it would also be fair to say that there is also a lot of stuff there that has probably long overstayed its use, or, indeed, welcome. – With this in mind, therefore, it seems that…
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Samsung Smart TVs are Reportedly Pre-loaded with Antivirus
Featuring McAfee Antivirus Software According to TechSpot, Samsung has struck a deal with McAfee software to bundle an antivirus in their smart TV line. On first glance, the idea does not sound too bad. However, this is quite unusual since Samsung develops the TizenOS operating system inside these smart TVs…
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Microsofts New Tool Can Get Rid of Bloatware
Bloatware has become an increasing problem for consumers as they buy new technology on an ever-increasing basis. Bloatware is a title given to any software that comes pre-installed on a system but was not requested, or even advertised. Examples of this could be a Laptop’s custom music player or maintenance…
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Another Major Flaw in Lenovo Pre-installed Software Fixed
When you buy a new laptop you often get a bunch of software pre-installed, often called bloatware because of its use to fill up disk space even against the wishes of the new user. While some software is not wanted, often manufacturers install their own support tools such as those installed…
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Microsoft Pre-Loading TripAdvisor App into Windows 10
As Windows 10 continues to roll up and get updated and patched, it seems like Microsoft is getting more and more crazy. According to a PR statement released by TripAdvisor and partially collaborated by Microsoft’s own statement, the TripAdivsor Windows app will come pre-loaded (i.e. bundled) with Windows 10 devices. This…
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Lenovo Used Hidden Windows Feature to Stop Users From Uninstalling Their Software
Lenovo has been secretly using an integrated Windows feature to automatically install their software suite even after a complete reformat. This was first discovered by Ars Technica forum user “ge814” and corroborated by Hacker News user “chuckup”. Essentially, Lenovo devices exploit a rootkit which prevents users from removing any Lenovo-branded software and overwrites a system file every…
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Latest Java Update Trolls Mac Users with Annoying Adware
Java is one of the most used platforms on all major operating system nowadays. It is even required by some websites to be able to load and display their applets, giving you a rich browsing experience. However, its latest update seems to want to dictate which search engine we are…
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Lenovo: “We’re Sorry. We Messed Up.”
Lenovo, the PC manufacturer embroiled in controversy over the installation of ‘Superfish’ adware on new PCs, has issued something of an informal apology on its US Twitter page. We’re sorry. We messed up. We’re owning it. And we’re making sure it never happens again. Fully uninstall Superfish: http://t.co/mSSUwp5EQE — Lenovo…
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