Beware of Software Changing Your Browser Settings
Just a quick one for tonight.
Sometimes when we install software we might just keep clicking on the “Next” button to get the installation over and done with as quickly as possible. However, it often pays to check if software will change other settings on your computer which you might not want to happen.
Take a look at the below screenshot:
Messenger Plus Installation
When I was prompted to install an update for Messenger Plus I came across this screen and as you can see I have unticked all of the options. The last thing I want is spam and unwanted extra software on my computer as well as changing my current browser settings. By default, all of these boxes are ticked and unsuspecting users who would have clicked through without reading would have ended up with unwanted system changes.
So the message to take away here is to take care when installing software particularly when you give elevated rights to an installer.
Boydo
My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.
In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.
I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.
I have also written and edited articles for Neowin - you can check out my articles over @ https://www.neowin.net/news/poster/boyd_chan
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