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gprdino.bsky.social
Users are screaming all over Reddit about Apple Intelligence generating massive on-device storage overhead on Macs. #RemoveMacAI movement: "This looks like forced bloat." Parallels mandatory service fees in other contexts. #AppleIntelligence #MacOS #UserChoice
Fed Up With Apple's AI, Some Mac Owners Are Deleting It Themselves
RemoveMacAI has drawn support from Mac users who want Apple Intelligence removed, while others question the tool’s security, compatibility, and the AI models’ storage demands.
www.techtimes.co.uk
October 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
ppc.land
CMA demands changes to Google Privacy Sandbox after cookie deprecation reversal: UK regulator finds ongoing competition concerns in Google's revised Privacy Sandbox approach despite user choice on cookies. #Privacy #GoogleSandbox #DigitalPrivacy #UserChoice #CMA
CMA demands changes to Google Privacy Sandbox after cookie deprecation reversal
UK regulator finds ongoing competition concerns in Google's revised Privacy Sandbox approach despite user choice on cookies.
ppc.land
December 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM
marketingnews.bsky.social
CMA demands changes to Google Privacy Sandbox after cookie deprecation reversal: UK regulator finds ongoing competition concerns in Google's revised Privacy Sandbox approach despite user choice on cookies. #Privacy #GoogleSandbox #DigitalPrivacy #UserChoice #CMA
CMA demands changes to Google Privacy Sandbox after cookie deprecation reversal
UK regulator finds ongoing competition concerns in Google's revised Privacy Sandbox approach despite user choice on cookies.
ppc.land
December 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM
elliemacklin.bsky.social
Dutch court mandates default chronological timelines fully accessible in social apps, boosting #userchoice and #transparency directly from the feed, challenging current algorithmic dominance. 💬👇
Court Rules Social Apps Must Offer Default Chronological Timelines for Better User Control
October 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
winbuzzer.com
winbuzzer.com/2025/11/13/f...

Firefox Wants to Challenge AI Browsers With Privacy-First ‘AI Window’

#AI #Firefox #BrowserWars #Mozilla #Privacy #WebBrowser #UserChoice #ResponsibleAI
Firefox Wants to Challenge AI Browsers With Privacy-First ‘AI Window’ - WinBuzzer
Mozilla has announced 'AI Window' for Firefox, an opt-in assistant focused on user choice and privacy, directly challenging AI-native browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft.
winbuzzer.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
themestimes.bsky.social
Perplexity AI, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos and Nvidia, has made an unexpected $34.5 billion bid to buy Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser with three billion users.

#PerplexityAI #GoogleChrome #AI #Technology #WebBrowser #Innovation #OpenWeb #UserChoice #TechNews
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
shawnbrink.bsky.social
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
www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-...
April 11, 2024 at 3:58 PM
narendrababu7.bsky.social
Wondering how decentralized networks can compete with Facebook & Twitter giants? What features do you think could draw you to a decentralized platform? #DecentralizedFuture #UserChoice
January 12, 2024 at 8:14 AM
ficklefutures.bsky.social
#Microsoft #Mozilla #AIethics #TechNews #UserChoice

#BSky #FickleFutures

🧵 3/3
April 23, 2026 at 2:28 AM
ficklefutures.bsky.social
#Microsoft #Mozilla #AIethics #TechNews #UserChoice

#BSky #FickleFutures

🧵 3/3
April 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
cincoroles.bsky.social
It will only be useful if it can be disabled and is #USERCHOICE in Settings to item on&off @samsungmobileus.bsky.social @sumsung.bsky.social

Do NOT force it to always be on!!! #dontwantit #dontneedit
October 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
rsspost.bsky.social
GOOGLE : https://gigazine.net/news/20240408-windows-default-browser-userchoice-protection-driver/
Windowsに「デフォルトのブラウザをMicrosoft Edgeから変更できないようにするドライバー」が配信されていたことが判明 - GIGAZINE（ギガジン）
Windowsに「デフォルトのブラウザをMicrosoft Edgeから変更できないようにするドライバー」が配信されていたことが判明 - GIGAZINE（ギガジン）
Windowsに「デフォルトのブラウザをMicrosoft Edgeから変更できないようにするドライバー」が配信されていたことが判明 - GIGAZINE（ギガジン）
gigazine.net
April 8, 2024 at 3:30 AM
cybermaterial.bsky.social
Mozilla Adds One Click AI Disable Option
Read More: buff.ly/CgW5aEF

#MozillaFirefox #AIGovernance #UserChoice #BrowserPrivacy #AIControls #DigitalAutonomy #PrivacyTech #TechPolicy
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
pyxorium.com
On "the past, present, and future of Bluesky and the AT Protocol" incl the development of 3rd party moderation tools (e.g. labeling, customization, filtering) to complement Bluesky's moderation under a stackable moderation model
#moderation #userchoice #customization
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwCp...
Bluesky Q&A w/ CTO Paul Frazee and COO Rose Wang (11/14/2024)
YouTube video by Purlane
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2024 at 4:11 PM
r-blueteamsec.bsky.social
UCPD.sys – UserChoice Protection Driver Part 2 - "I explained the functionality of the UCPD.sys driver when it was at version 2.1. Since then, Microsoft has updated the driver multiple times, adding new features and enhancements."
UCPD.sys – UserChoice Protection Driver Part 2 - "I explained the functionality of the UCPD.sys driver when it was at version 2.1. Since then, Microsoft has updated the driver multiple times, adding new features and enhancements."
kolbi.cz
July 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
gigazine.net
Windowsに「デフォルトのブラウザをMicrosoft Edgeから変更できないようにするドライバー」が配信されていたことが判明
https://gigazine.net/news/20240408-windows-default-browser-userchoice-protection-driver/
Windowsに「デフォルトのブラウザをMicrosoft Edgeから変更できないようにするドライバー」が配信されていたことが判明
Microsoftは、Google Chromeのダウンロードを中止するように促すメッセージを出したり、チャットAI「りんな」を動員したりと、Microsoft Edge以外のブラウザを使おうとするユーザーをなりふり構わず引き留めることで知られています。そんなMicrosoftが、Windows 10とWindows 11のデフォルトブラウザの設定を変更できないようにするドライバーを、2024年2月のWindows更新プログラムで導入していたことが発覚しました。
gigazine.net
April 8, 2024 at 2:46 AM
kaz-vii.bsky.social
なんか歴史が繰り返されている気がする。
https://gigazine.net/news/20240408-windows-default-browser-userchoice-protection-driver/
April 8, 2024 at 11:45 PM
jbzfn.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Apple tries to bully the EU without success

www.reuters.com/business/app...

#apple #userchoice #eu
www.reuters.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
theophite.bsky.social
hitco.at/blog/windows...
Windows UserChoice Protection Driver UCPD / UCPD.sys / UCPDMgr.exe – Gunnar Haslinger
hitco.at
June 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Still #trust #Google with your #data?
Best think again.
Looks like the Google #AI has been let loose on your #pdf files without your #permission and with no way to stop it or opt out.
#Privacy #security #UserChoice
Google's Gemini AI caught scanning Google Drive hosted PDF files without permission — user complains feature can't be disabled
Kevin Bankston, a Senior Advisor on AI Governance, discusses this concerning Google Gemini behavior.
www.tomshardware.com
July 15, 2024 at 8:31 AM
cve.skyfleet.blue
CVE-2026-48134 - SQL injection issue in UserCheck Portal when DLP Software Blade is active
CVE ID : CVE-2026-48134

Published : May 26, 2026, 2:16 p.m. | 15 minutes ago

Description : When the DLP is active, the UserCheck Web Portal contains an input-handling issue in the ...
CVE-2026-48134 - SQL injection issue in UserCheck Portal when DLP Software Blade is active
When the DLP is active, the UserCheck Web Portal contains an input-handling issue in the UserChoice flow. Under specific conditions, an attacker who can access the UserCheck Ask page could attempt to manipulate the Security Gateway's stored DLP/UserCheck incident information. This could lead to disruptions such as loss of stored …
cvefeed.io
May 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
thedailytechfeed.com
Take control of your browsing experience! Firefox 148 introduces new AI controls, allowing you to disable or manage AI features as you see fit. #Firefox #AI #UserChoice #Privacy Link: thedailytechfeed.com/firefox-to-i...
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
hncompanion.com
The discussion highlights a tension: user freedom to choose any browser engine vs. potential security risks. Is a user's right to choice paramount, even if it means sacrificing some of Apple's curated safety? It's a tough trade-off. #UserChoice 5/6
August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
geekrewind.bsky.social
How to Manage UserChoice Protection Driver in Windows 11

The UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) in Windows 11 safeguards your file associations from unauthorized changes. While it's recommended to keep it enabled for security, you can temporarily disable it to allow trusted programs to modify…
How to Manage UserChoice Protection Driver in Windows 11
The UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) in Windows 11 safeguards your file associations from unauthorized changes. While it's recommended to keep it enabled for security, you can temporarily disable it to allow trusted programs to modify your default apps. Use PowerShell or Command Prompt for management, and restart your PC after changes.
geekrewind.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
onurmarc.bsky.social
UCPD driver = UserChoice Protection Driver

The devious people coding Windows for Micro$oft, are trying to BLOCK US from setting our own default browsers or explo
Go+read the rest on FB since no other social sites allow unlimited text posts:
www.facebook.com/on.urmarc/po...

youtu.be/Ykw8ek-WkaY?...
Baruch Marc Lieberman Spinoza
UCPD = UserChoice Protection Driver The devious people coding Windows for Micro$oft, are trying to BLOCK US from setting our own default browsers or explorers or ANY other programs WE choose to be...
www.facebook.com
July 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM