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Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/microsoft-responds-to-lg-monitors-installing-mcafee-ads-on-windows/?comments-page=1#comments
Ars TechnicaMicrosoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on WindowsApp is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
Replying to @vegeta@lemmy.world
So LG is on the list of never buy again…good to know…
Pity, they used to make good shit…
Replying to @ShredderFeeder@shredderfood.net
Seriously. I have an old LG plasma TV that I was planning to replace with an LG, but definitely not now.
Replying to @THB@lemmy.world
I’m not sure there are any TV manufacturers that won’t try to fill your screen with ads and track what you’re watching, you just need to make sure your TV can’t access the internet.
Replying to @ltxrtquq@lemmy.ml
Sceptre makes dumb panels still, limited range of options but better than being spied on if you just need a replacement screen.
That isnt enough since even dumb displays like LG monitors used Windows itself to install unwanted software on people’s PCs. Would have to actually disable that setting in Windows or use Linux.