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Do anyone related to tech really use out-of-the box software? I'm always installing a Linux distro of my choice or a clean fresh windows image if i need it
by omgtehlion 9y ago
Do anyone related to tech really use out-of-the box software?
I'm always installing a Linux distro of my choice or a clean fresh windows image if i need it
- prolikewhoa 9y agoImmediately boot into my Linux distro of choice and wipe the MBR & Partion table with gdisk. OSX seems fine out of box.
- larkeith 9y agoLenovo products have been known to come with rootkits to prevent a fresh Windows install from clearing the malware.
- bushin 9y ago> out-of-the box the box has a false bottom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Management_Mode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Management_Mode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Management_Engine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Management_Engine
- deepbreath 9y agoThose are not Lenovo-specific backdoors, though
- panarky 9y agoIf you don't live in China then buy a Huawei. You can assume it's compromised, but China won't share what they get with your government.