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tech1 month ago•30 min saved

LG monitors secretly push McAfee ads and LG apps through automatic Windows installer

The Verge reports that when a new LG UltraGear monitor is connected to a PC running Windows 11, Windows Update silently installs LG driver updates and the LG Monitor App Installer, which by default pushes LG’s own apps and McAfee antivirus pop-ups without any permission prompt. Microsoft’s documentation warns that auto-installation can occur without user notice, and users have found ways to block it (e.g., via group policy or Windows settings), raising privacy concerns about data collection tied to the installer.

via The Verge|

#auto-install #lg-monitor-app-installer #mcafee

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Microsoft to Auto-Install Copilot on Windows 11 for 365 Business, Opt-Out Within 30 Days

Microsoft will resume automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, rolling out between mid-June and mid-July. Admins can opt out, with the European Economic Area exempt from changes. The Copilot app is delivered via the Office updater (not Windows Store) and Copilot features are being integrated across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and the web. Users can disable Copilot per app or via privacy settings, and admins can use policies to block it, though complete removal isn’t simple and may require broader configuration.

via Windows Latest|

#admin-center #auto-install #copilot