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"On systems with Secure Launch enabled, attempts to shut down, restart, or hibernate after applying the January patches may fail to complete."

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[–] DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago

This is why I outfit all my computers with a Matrix-esque EMP bomb connected to a dead man's switch. If I get the slightest hint of insubordination, I'll take them all down. I fucking swear it.

[–] atropa@piefed.social 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You guys still use windows  ?🤨

[–] kbobabob@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago

Who is "you guys"? I didn't know there were Windows users on Lemmy.

[–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

Lmao my 5 yo asus vivobook has never encountered secure launch but it still refuses to shut down sometimes, probably since windows 11 makes it so the ram is at least 70% full at idle lol

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