I was just using my mac, and I noticed that a login item/background item automatically added itself to the list. What is Google LLC? Is this something I should be worried about?
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Well, apparently this is a general issue with a lot of Mac user, so it's not an issue related only to the OP's Mac, so I don't see why everyone should start a separate thread about the same general issue.
The fact of the matter is that Google installed a new login item without the user's specific consent and macOS allowed Google to do that. THIS is the real issue.
Claiming that you gave your consent to this whenever you installed a Google software in the past is nonsense, since this new item was NOT part of the contract back then. So basically Google unilaterally modified the contract, which makes it void.
Moreover, I specifically disallow every single background activity and every single automatic update feature for anything I don't deem important. So, this item was not only installed without my specific consent, it was installed against my specific prohibition (ie. disabling automatic updates).
So, I think that instead of trying to make this a "no biggie" and passing the blame to the user, we should really ask the question WHY macOS even allowed this to happen! On this premise, any other software company could just do whatever they wanted on your Mac and Apple would allow it!
I hope you get my point.
I came searching for answers and found more than I bargained for. I'll see myself out. Ciao
If you want to uninstall Google from your Mac, all you need to do is ask.
Is anyone here familiar with the app "Little Snitch"? It's above my head, but it might be a good tool to see what "Google LLC" is doing.
How does one install/uninstall Google? I do not have any google apps but got the Google LLC notification (and background login item) as well.
Even though I’ve had a different search engine set in Safari, I noticed that Apple still uses Google search in some context (Apple Help or Spotlight maybe, but I’m not sure exactly where I saw it).
Exactly!
You clearly didn't read what the OP or others wrote did you. He didn't actively install anything.
truth2307 wrote:
You clearly didn't read what the OP or others wrote did you. He didn't actively install anything.
Wrong on both counts.
is this AI? No human could think that question was asking what Google is, right?
I have never "installed Google," nor would I, and still have had this added.
TobleroneW wrote:
I have never "installed Google," nor would I, and still have had this added.
Your Mac disagrees with you.
Do you have a machine that helps you move those goalposts?
I totally agree, breach of contract & most importantly invading privacy rights
Google LLC Running in Background on Mac
