* Posts by tech_is_BS

7 publicly visible posts • joined 25 Sep 2014

NordVPN quietly plugged vuln where an HTTP POST request without authentication would return detailed customer data

tech_is_BS

Re: Yeah...

Dead link, according to the website. "Offline" was returned as the cause.

Call Windows 10 anything you like – Microsoft seems to

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Outlying User

I have 3 devices running Win 10 Pro. All are functioning as intended without any issues. WTF is going on here? How is this even possible?

Security gone in 600 seconds: Make-me-admin hole found in Lenovo Windows laptop crapware. Delete it now

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Lenovo crapware

I mistakenly bought a Lenovo laptop in 2018. The first thing I did after setting it up was to remove all Lenovo-branded spyware. But then I had to send it to the Lenovo service center TWICE because of hardware failures. It's running smoothly now (knock on wood) but I'll never buy another Lenovo device. Ever.

Microsoft replaces Windows 10 patch update, isn't saying why

tech_is_BS

Re: Me too

You must be an IP thief.

MYSTERY RADIO SIGNAL picked up from BEYOND our GALAXY

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Boffins - the most annoying word ever. Why the hell is the Reg so in love with it?

So - you thought you knew all about the INSTANT COFFEE DUNES of TITAN?

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Re: may be I have gone blind but I dont see no boffins

I agree, the Reg way-overuses the word "boffins." It was cute the first 300 times but time to retire it.

Patch Bash NOW: 'Shellshock' bug blasts OS X, Linux systems wide open

tech_is_BS

Because my computers all run Windows I'm thinking the only device I have that may be vulnerable to this bug is my router. I guess I'll have to check for a firmware update soon.