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Does anybody remember when you had to actively seek out updates for your computer and click on them to install? I liked that system because it allowed me to decide what I wanted my system to do. Nowadays, most updates are set to automatic by default, and it drives me bugshit. Yes, it's convenient for those too lazy to manually update, but it's a pain in the ass when you're in the middle of a task and the update installer launches without your consent.
I disabled automatic updates for Windows and Java because I've heard too many horror stories of botched updates borking systems. So, I wait a few days after the release, and if no one comes bearing tales of PC destruction, I manually initiate the update. It's a system that works for me.
So I was less than thrilled when Toshiba's native PC care program suddenly launched itself shortly after boot-up and downloaded updates without my permission. It tried to reinstall Norton, which I had uninstalled in favor of Avast, and wanted me to tweak several settings. Screw you, Toshiba, you nosy shits. How I configure my PC is none of your business. I refused all the suggested updates, terminated the program, and then uninstalled this intrusive piece of bloatware. Avast, MBAM, and my firewall work splendidly, thank you very much, and I don't appreciate Toshiba sticking its oar in. If I wanted their help, I would ask for it.
On the ficcing front, Part IV of "Detail Man" shot past 19,000 words last night, but oh, thank God, I think I see the summit of this fannish mountain.
I disabled automatic updates for Windows and Java because I've heard too many horror stories of botched updates borking systems. So, I wait a few days after the release, and if no one comes bearing tales of PC destruction, I manually initiate the update. It's a system that works for me.
So I was less than thrilled when Toshiba's native PC care program suddenly launched itself shortly after boot-up and downloaded updates without my permission. It tried to reinstall Norton, which I had uninstalled in favor of Avast, and wanted me to tweak several settings. Screw you, Toshiba, you nosy shits. How I configure my PC is none of your business. I refused all the suggested updates, terminated the program, and then uninstalled this intrusive piece of bloatware. Avast, MBAM, and my firewall work splendidly, thank you very much, and I don't appreciate Toshiba sticking its oar in. If I wanted their help, I would ask for it.
On the ficcing front, Part IV of "Detail Man" shot past 19,000 words last night, but oh, thank God, I think I see the summit of this fannish mountain.
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