Re: Browser lockup and other various subjects...

AJL <noemail@none.com> wrote:

On 4/29/25 11:37 AM, Frank Slootweg wrote:

[...]

We had something like that in 2019 on my wife's laptop, in which a
full page web page "Your system is infected with 3 viruses" seemed to
have locked up the (Windows 8.1) computer.

[...]

However it turned out that
Ctrl-Alt-Del could still access Task Manager and Task Manager could End
the offending process.

[...]

The page  had a Microsoft logo and "Windows" in the text, but no
Windows version. It also had 'Scan Now' and 'Press OK to begin the
repair process'. For some strange reason, I never tried those buttons
Of course there was no virus and it wasn't even a get-money/ransomware
thing, more an ads things.

 
I try to never take chances. I never click the link on suspected scams,
 browser or texts etc. Paranoia perhaps...

  Sorry, that was apparently too tongue in cheek. (Of course) I didn't
try those buttons. I'm Dutch, but I'm not *that* stupid! :-)

[...]

-Subject change-
 
Got this new Pixel tablet toy with Android 15. It won't let me sideload my
 old Groundhog newsreader so I'm stuck with this PhoNews which is a PITA
 when reading. I can't find any other Usenet readers (not downloaders) in
 the Play Store. Wonder if anybody knows of any? I'm not sure if I'm ready
 for sideloading from outside the store for security reasons but will listen
 to all suggestions...

  Can't you sideload that particular app/APK or can't you sideload at
all?