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That one website that shows a fake 'installing updates' screen to prank someone

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FakeUpdate.net shows a full-screen fake Windows, macOS or other update screen, so a coworker who left their computer unlocked comes back to a slow, never-ending progress screen. Press F11 for full screen; it is free and harmless.

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