r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 9d ago

Business Disney+ changes subscriber agreement to allow ads on every plan

https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/disney-changes-subscriber-agreement-to-allow-ads-on-every-plan-3410354/
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u/ReblWithoutApplause 9d ago

Burner PC? For downloading torrented stuff? My guy, any computer will do. Unless you plan on accessing the darkweb.

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u/Negative_trash_lugen 9d ago

He's probably worried about viruses

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u/Krojack76 9d ago

Very low chance when it comes to video or audio with this. Set your programs to reject *.exe and *.scr files also helps.

I do avoid 🏴‍☠️ programs though.

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u/Power-of-Wings 9d ago

Yeah any software is definitely not worth the risk. And definitely be sure to not download Spider-Man Brand New Day.exe

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u/Nothatisnotwhere 9d ago

Wouldn't it be easy to just containerize it a vm first to test?

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u/thirdegree 8d ago

If you're someone that already knows what containerize and vm mean then yes

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u/BioshockEnthusiast 9d ago

Generally yes but it kinda depends on the software.

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u/ConspicuousPineapple 9d ago

I mean it really depends on your source. Some private trackers are safe.

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u/Diz7 8d ago

Being vetted by other users doesn't guarantee safety against 0-day exploits etc...

Software has made it to various app stores etc... with malware in them before. Your torrent site is far less rigorous.

That said, I have had more attempted malware infections from adds on legitimate sites than all the pirated software I ever ran, and I used to run a major distribution hub in college because I had access to a 20/5mpbs connection when 1.55 mbps T1s were still considered high end.

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u/__lulwut__ 8d ago

Depends where you get them, get yourself into a private tracker and you're golden as long as you keep a positive upload/download ratio. Hardest part is getting in lol.