Bonzibuddy’s story, Windows camouflaged spyware

If you used a computer in the late 90s or early 2000s, you will surely remember Clippy in Office 97 OA Rover, that animated puppy that appeared in the Windows XP search engine. They were times of sympathetic, colorful, a bit clumsy virtual assistants … and, in general, harmless. But not everyone worked with the same intentions. In The new episode of ‘Xataka presents’ of our YouTube channel We review the curious case of Bonzibuddythat purple monkey -shaped assistant who promised to help you with everyday tasks as you released jokes and read you Correos. “An alleged virtual assistant in the form of a purple monkey who promised to make your life easier,” tell our classmates. But after that harmless appearance something quite different was hidden: “steal information and send it to the Bonzi Software database.” And that was only the beginning: deceptive ads, alterations in the system configuration and a payment version that did not solve precisely anything. “When installing a back door, Bonzi Buddy allowed other malicious programs, such as viruses, will infiltrate the system“, is explained in the video.” In 2014, a YouTuber brought it back in a video where Windows XP destroyed with malicious programs. And suddenly, Bonzi Buddy was famous again, “our teammates point out. What was Bonzibuddy? What happened to its creators? Why in 2014 did it circulate online thanks to a youtuber that decided to test it in an environment full of malware? It is a story that puts many questions on the table. And that says a lot about the time, about how we saw technology … and about what Vulnerable that we were when they introduced us something as fun and harmless. If you want to know how far this peculiar assistant came, you have all the details in our video. Today we have better defenses against malware, since Windows Defender to him Antivirus integrated into macOS, Without forgetting the tools of third parties that work quite effectively. At the time, Bonzibuddy had it much easier to sneak into computers. Its history is still a valid reminder: you never have to lower your guard. Sometimes, malware comes with a smile. Images | Screen capture In Xataka | In 1995, Microsoft believed to have found a way to humanize Windows: it called Bob and ended up being a loud failure In Xataka | Public administrations turn the tortilla: Midni promises to be another success with Midgt and my citizen folder

There will be portable Xbox this year according to Windows Central. It is the absolute validation of the Steam Deck revolution

When César what is from César and Nintendo what is from Nintendo: the Switchor rather, the concept of console proposed by Nintendo Switch, has come to stay. Proof of this is the Rage of consolidated PCs. The Steam Deck de Valve He sowed the seed of a segment of devices that is growing by leaps and bounds and it is no secret that Xbox, whose objective in this world is to turn any screen into a console, is working on its own proposal. Today, courtesy of Central Windowswe have been able to know that this console will soon arrive. Keenan. That is the code name that the Xbox portable console project receives. According to the aforementioned medium, Microsoft is working with an OEM (that is, with a company such as Asus, Lenovo, MSI, etc., it is not known which one) to develop it. This device will have a design that will remember Xbox and, probably, work with Windows. Makes sense: that will allow the Microsoft Store and Game Pass On the output grid. This is an Xbox. Microsoft has been struggling to transfer the idea that any screen is an Xbox and serves to play for a long time. Game Pass has managed to become the subscription, capital and bold, based on offering a launching games, large -budget titles, the possibility of playing them at home and accessing them in the cloud. There is no need for dedicated hardware, just an Internet connection to take a game. In that proposal a portable console fits very well. A console that allows Microsoft to breastfeed from Windows possibilities in the same way as Valve did it with Steamos (Aka Linux). In fact, it can be expected that the software options that Microsoft will take out of the sleeve (we think of an Xbox bar enhanced with TDP management options and fans speed, for example) result in the benefit of the rest of the OEMS. Asus Rog Ally | Image: Xataka Release date. According to Windows Central, the console is scheduled to advertise at the end of the year. It seems that Microsoft has put fifth. The first time we heard about this device was at the beginning of last year and it was not until November that Phil Spencer confirmed That was in development. However, having deposited the development of hardware in an OEM has surely accelerated things. After all Asus, Lenovo, MSI and Acer already have experience by building consolidated PCs. The Steam Deck revolution. At this point, it is objective to say that the Steam Deck has meant a turning point in the industry. PC video games, until now tied to a desktop or scarcely portable hardware, have been able to play on the couch on a console similar to a Nintendo Switch. It is proof that graphics in 4K HDR with Path Tracing and 400 FPS They are very good, but not as much as being able to play anywhere what we want. Information from the Next-Gen. Finally, the medium slides that the new generation of Xbox consoles has been approved by Microsoft’s board of directive. Its launch would be tentatively scheduled, by 2027. The console It was announced in 2019 And it was launched in 2020. Seven years of life, the predictable and expected. This new console would drink even more Windows, something designed to reduce the amount of development necessary to carry Xbox PC games. Since it seems that it was yesterday when the new generation consoles were announced, it is possible that someone is concerned about retrocompatibility. Here we must remember that Sarah Bond, president of Xbox, announced a long time ago A team of people dedicated to promoting the retrocompatibility of the games so, the future Xbox games can be compatible with Xbox Series X | s, but it is early to know. Cover image | Xataka, Xbox In Xataka | Xbox releases the artillery by 2025 with in -depth views to the very brutal new ‘doom’ and the announcement of ‘Ninja Gaiden 4’

How to use it locally on Windows, Macos or GNU/Linux

Let’s explain How to install Depseek on your computerto be able to use it whenever you want. There are several ways to do it, but we will try to turn to one of the simplest that is possibleand that works with both Windows and Macos and Gnu Linux. For that, we will resort to A program called Ollamaand that serves to install different artificial intelligence models and launch them on your computer. Among them is Deepseek. It is installed as a normal application, although its use is a bit different. His great peculia is that It works from the internal console of your operating systemboth Windows and Macos or GNU/Linux. This can be a bit confusing, although simplifying its use to the maximum. In fact, you just have to install the app and write a command to start working. The positive part of this is that You will be able to use Depseek even without connection to the Internet, since it will be working internally on your computer. And the negative part is that you cannot search the Internet, at least with this R1 model that we are going to install. Install Depseek on your PC The first thing you have to do is enter the Ollana website, which is a program that serves to install and run several artificial intelligence models locally. For this, enter Ollama.comand click on the button Download That will appear. Now, you will go to the page where you have to Choose the operating system for which you want to lower the program. Once you have chosen it, click on the button Download. By default the web will show the system you are using, but you can download the executable of any other. When you download it, it launches the installation program. Install Ollama is very simple, you just have to click on the next button on the presentation screen, and then click on the button Install On the installation screen. Now comes the only one a bit complex. Once installed, you have to launch the Ollama application. Apparently nothing will happen, nothing will open. At this point, with Ollama operating you have to open the terminal of your operating system, the system symbol in Windows. There, you have to Write the code to install or execute Deepseek. Is the following: OLLAMA PULL DEPEEEK-R1: 8B: This only discharges Deepseek R1 in its 8B version. This version is somewhat bigger than the lower ones, but it is much more effective. Ollama Run Deepseek-R1: 8b: This installs and launches Deepseek R1 in version 8b or in which you choose. The installation process is several gigabytes, about 5, and The lot or little that will depend on your connection to the Internet. Once installed, in the case of having used the command Run You can start using it. How to use Deepseek on your PC After doing the installation, you just have to Use the command Ollama Run Deepseek-R1: 8b In the terminal of your computer having the Open Open program. Version 8b can change it for another one available here: ollama.com/library/deepseek-r1/tags. When you set the program, in your computer’s command line you can Write the prompt you want Throw Deepseek, and after a few seconds the answer will begin to generate. If you write in Spanish, possibly answer you in the same language, although your trend will be to use English. If you respond in English, you can always mention in the Prompt That he answers in Spanish. The Deepseek R1 model is specialized in reasoning. Therefore, when you write a prompt, Before receiving the answer you can see your reasoning Among the labels . This is curious so you can see the way in which AI is processing what you have asked. Then, the answer will generate. When you want to stop using ollama with Depseekthen you will have to write the command /Byeand will return you to the default terminal. If you write /? It will show you other commands you can use. In Xataka Basics | Prompts pages: 16 free websites and communities to find ideas for your prompts and find advice to improve them

Windows will lose one of its most emblematic functions

Microsoft is about to say goodbye to one of the most emblematic functions of Windows. In an attempt to modernize its operating system, the technology giant will leave behind a key component that we see since the times of Windows 95. The move not only forgets a part of Microsoft’s history, but further reduces customization options. According to a report from Neowin, Microsoft will remove access to free themes for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The company updated their support page warning that it will remove the website for downloading official themes for the operating system. This website offers a catalog with dozens of topics organized by various categories. “This page containing links to download Windows themes is deprecated and will be retired soon. We recommend that you download the latest themes directly from the Microsoft Store for the best experience,” Microsoft says. The Windows Themes website also includes a section that warns the end of support for Windows 10 starting October 14, 2025. A glance through the catalog is enough to realize thate Microsoft does not update it constantly. Proof of this are the themes of Gears of War 3 either Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocola game and movie that came out over a decade ago. Microsoft begins limiting access to Windows Themes The end of Windows Themes as we knew them began with Windows 8. The shift in focus towards a minimalist, tile-based interface killed off Aero and visual customization. Microsoft brought back some features with the arrival of Windows 10, although the themes were never the same. Yes ok the topics lost relevancesome users continue to install them on their computers. Unlike Windows 98, the current themes no longer modify cursors, sounds, or window layouts. Modern versions only allow you to adjust the colors, transparency and include wallpapers that are displayed in slides. The removal of the Temas website closes a chapter in the history of its operating system. Now, the only way to download them will be through the Microsoft Store, a place that offers few options to segment the search. Another option is to install a third-party tool like WindowBlindswhich allows turn your Windows 11 into a modern version of XP.

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