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Re:Locked out of 'God Mode', runners are hacking their tread... by svnpenn on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @03:47PM (#29985530)
This is why I disable updates for every piece of software that I use. People criticize this often, but it puts me in control. I can then review updates when I feel like it, and update as I see fit.
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Re:Locked out of 'God Mode', runners are hacking their tread... by npteljes on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @05:00PM (#29986614)
Linux and LineageOS are godsends in this regard too. I even like to maintain, update my things from time to time, but not always, and definitely not when Mr. Windows thinks it's the best thing to do right before my gaming time. Last time the stupid thing made me miss the time by half an hour, when all of my friends were waiting for me. I'm still salty about that.
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Re:Locked out of 'God Mode', runners are hacking their tread... by colinmhayes on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @04:05PM (#29985792)
I don't think the updates on this treadmill could be disabled. You have to connect it to the internet to use the screen and if it's connected it's getting updated.
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