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/
This is so creepy:
“That supplemental unit is part of the chipset and is NOT on the main CPU die. Being independent, that means Intel ME is not affected by the various sleep state of the main CPU and will remain active even when you put your computer in sleep mode or when you shut it down”
“That supplemental unit is part of the chipset and is NOT on the main CPU die. Being independent, that means Intel ME is not affected by the various sleep state of the main CPU and will remain active even when you put your computer in sleep mode or when you shut it down”
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