Isn't it illegal to have a popup that says "Megacorp 7 cares about your privacy" if they so manifestly don't that they need a cookie warning popup? The FTC in the U.S. has rules about deceptive advertising, and the EU does too. These are false and misleading claims, pure and simple.

#FalseAdvertising #UCPD #MCAD

The annoying thing in Windows that re-enables unpopular settings is called "User Choice Protection Driver" (UCPD.sys)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQUYh4iKsB0

It's original intent was well-meaning: Prevent apps from messing with user defaults, like the browser or installing unwanted extensions or toolbars.

Linux doesn't have any of this, AFAIK. Malicious software could change all sorts of user defaults. This could become a real problem with its growing popularity. 🤔

#Windows #UCPD #Linux #CyberSecurity #IT

The Windows Driver Microsoft Never Told You About

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1+4/5 from #SayGenocide #Insta account subjected to a #subpeona from the #UniversityofCalifornia #UCPD #policerepression

UCLA PD along with LAPD and LASD just arrested more than 40 people including faculty , legal observers, and at least three local journalists and charged them with conspiracy to commit burglary. This daily bruin story has the first part of it and the rest is from Twitter. This was in response to a planned demonstration on campus this morning.

#UCLA #LAPD #UCPD #LASD #CampusProtests #FreeGaza #Palestine #LosAngeles

https://dailybruin.com/2024/05/06/pro-palestine-protesters-detained-by-police-after-calls-for-moore-hall-sit-in

https://twitter.com/UCLAradio/status/1787503877274976320

Pro-Palestine protesters detained by police after calls for Moore Hall sit-in - Daily Bruin

This post was updated May 6 at 9:41 a.m. This is a developing story. Follow along for updates. For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage on the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA encampment, see here.

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How to Enable or Disable "UserChoice Protection Driver" (#UCPD) from blocking third-party apps from making changes to Default Apps choices set by users in #Windows11 and #Windows10
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-userchoice-protection-driver-ucpd-in-windows-11-and-10.24267/
Enable or Disable UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) in Windows 11 and 10

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "UserChoice Protection Driver" (UCPD) service for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has quietly introduced the UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) service that is enabled and running by default to block third-party apps...

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