TIL both Intel and AMD include an additional microprocessor in their computers that has privileged access to the system:
https://itsfoss.com/fact-intel-minix-case/
Both System76 and Purism have hardware with Intel ME disabled.
https://puri.sm/posts/deep-dive-into-intel-me-disablement/
https://support.system76.com/articles/intel-me/
https://puri.sm/posts/deep-dive-into-intel-me-disablement/
https://support.system76.com/articles/intel-me/
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