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So yesterday an Intel CPU security flaw surfaced that compromises computer security, the patch for which could potentially reduce system performance by 9 - 20% depending on what generation the CPU is from.
Make sure to update your OS if you've turned off automatic updates, I don't think there's anything else you can do.
Intel CPU Security Flaw
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Intel CPU Security Flaw
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Re: Intel CPU Security Flaw
Do keep in mind that this bug only resulted in a 30% slowdown for one application on one device tested by researchers, and it was one which made a kernel access call multiple times a second. The vast majority of userspace programs, especially games, will not see a performance hit significant enough to notice.
The security implications are real and dangerous. The slowdowns have been overreported. Everyone, update your systems.
The security implications are real and dangerous. The slowdowns have been overreported. Everyone, update your systems.
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Re: Intel CPU Security Flaw
https://danielmiessler.com/blog/simple- ... n-spectre/
https://meltdownattack.com/ <- With a lot more information.
My advice: just wait for the patches, and apply them as soon as possible, there's not much else to do. And don't let hackers touch your keyboard.
https://meltdownattack.com/ <- With a lot more information.
My advice: just wait for the patches, and apply them as soon as possible, there's not much else to do. And don't let hackers touch your keyboard.
If it moves but shouldn't: Duct tape. If it doesn't move but should: WD-40. With a hammer everything fits, and if it still doesn't fit: bigger hammer. If it can't be fixed with a hammer it's an electrical problem.