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Your Computer Isn't Yours: Apple stores every program Mac users run, and when and where they ran it (sneak.berlin)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by mozz@mbin.grits.dev to c/technology@beehaw.org
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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Edit: Also, the information about there being no escape is out of date -- here's a quick guide to how to fix the problem in the modern day

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[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] i_am_not_a_robot@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's not that easy.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 points 7 months 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.