Hey folks! I turned on my computer after it being off for four months and noticed it was acting really strange after connecting to my Wi-Fi. The PIN took ages to load, and it took forever to open browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge. I tried to log into my Gmail, and even though I had the password visible, it wouldn't let me in. Then I encountered this "type what you hear" prompt that was really bizarre—I heard some random chatter from two guys, with one saying, "give me a sec," which freaked me out. After I muted my computer, I couldn't open any apps at all. I then saw a notification from McAfee about Wi-Fi security, which only added to my worry. I checked with my dad, and he didn't find anything unusual when he looked through it. I've changed my passwords for safety, but I can't shake this paranoia. I've never experienced anything like this before, and I just got this computer for Christmas. I'm really anxious about what might have happened!
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Honestly, from what you've described, it doesn't sound like you've been hacked—more likely just some software issues with your computer. It can be really slow if it hasn’t been updated in a while, and that "type what you hear" test is just an accessibility feature for screen readers, not a hack! As for the McAfee pop-up, it's pretty common and often overhyped; McAfee tends to scare people into thinking there’s a serious issue.
Thank you so much for the reassurance!