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Windows Woes, AI Safeguards, and Google's New Essentials

Windows Woes, AI Safeguards, and Google's New Essentials

Update: 2024-09-04
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McAfee's AI "deepfake detector" to help you spot fake videos? Google has started rolling out its new Essentials app for Windows PCs, promising "streamlined productivity"? However, Windows 11 users beware: the latest update, B5041585, is causing major issues for some PCs, though uninstalling might expose you to security risks. We also discuss the potential future of easier updates with hotpatching and Microsoft's plans to retire the "Control Panel" in Windows.

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Windows Woes, AI Safeguards, and Google's New Essentials

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