Unlocking Hidden Potential in IvyBridge ThinkPads

Upgrading the BIOS in older computers is a great way to get a few more years of life out of old hardware or improve its performance. ThinkPads are a popular choice around these parts, but often flashing new firmware involves directly programming the chips themselves. Luckily, there’s a new flashing …read more

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Is there a way to change hacked BIOS to remove virus without changing the firmware the standard way? [on hold]

I’m here because my BIOS firmware has been hacked. The changed BIOS code does not allow it to be replaced with a new version or the process finishes successfully, but all settings remain the same and the bans that were set to… Continue reading Is there a way to change hacked BIOS to remove virus without changing the firmware the standard way? [on hold]

Is there any danger from leaving your Ethernet plugged in/WiFi left on during boot?

Since my research came up with nothing I decided to post here.

Were these any cases of boot-up internet viruses? That means early in the boot sequence in the startup of networking something bad happens (exploits, viruses, w… Continue reading Is there any danger from leaving your Ethernet plugged in/WiFi left on during boot?