Mark O'Neill

Mark O'Neill

What is PUP malware, and how can you get rid of potentially unwanted programs? Header image
There are lots of types of malware that do their best to try to get onto your MacBook, and with Mac-targeting malware on the rise, the risk has never been greater. One category...
Apr 23, 2025
9 min read
How to get rid of Search Marquis hijacker on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
If you sit down at your computer, open up your browser, and it begins acting weird, you may have a browser hijacker on your hands. Browser hijackers can do things like change your...
Apr 18, 2025
7 min read
How to remove Ask Toolbar from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
Whether for work or personal use, most of us use a web browser every day. So, when your browser starts acting strangely, such as forcing you to use Ask.com instead of your default...
Apr 15, 2025
7 min read
How to scan your email for viruses and get rid of malware: Header image
The classic definition of an email virus is a malicious email that includes code or a link designed to infect your device. It can then send copies of itself to everyone on your...
Apr 11, 2025
9 min read
How to change Mac Firewall settings to turn off the firewall on Mac: Header image
Your Mac computer is an amazing piece of tech, but like any device connected to the internet, it’s important to have proper security measures in place. Along with FileVault, a key element of...
Oct 4, 2024
8 min read
LinkedIn scams: How safe is LinkedIn and how to protect yourself: Header image
It would be nice if you could go to a social media website and not face the risk of being scammed. But unfortunately, these days, that is wishful thinking. Wherever large numbers of...
Sep 30, 2024
9 min read
What is iCloud Keychain, and is Apple’s password manager safe? Header image
Apple has called its iCloud password manager “Keychain” since the early days of macOS (previously known as Mac OS X). In 2013, Keychain was renamed iCloud Keychain, and now, in 2024, with the...
Sep 27, 2024
8 min read
Your Apple ID is the gateway to the entire macOS and iOS ecosystems. A lot of features on both macOS and iOS rely on an Apple ID — the main one being iCloud....
Sep 26, 2024
8 min read
Is hotel Wi-Fi safe? Explore the risks and secure your connection: Header image
You check into a hotel, throw your bags down, and check the bathroom. What next? Most likely, you’ll get the hotel’s Wi-Fi login details to check your email and social media. But wait....
Sep 24, 2024
6 min read
How to block websites on iPhone: The easy way and the hard way: header image
There are many reasons why you might want to block websites on your iPhone. Whether it is to restrict your kids from explicit websites or to prevent yourself from wasting the day on...
Sep 12, 2024
6 min read