Mark O'Neill

Mark O'Neill

Why your MacBook screen freezes and what you can do about it: Header image
Why your MacBook screen freezes and what you can do about it
One of the issues that can happen to a MacBook is the screen freezing. This should hopefully not happen very often, but if you discover your MacBook frozen, you need to investigate the...
Aug 1, 2025
9 min read
Is Adobe Flash Player safe to update in 2025? Here's what you should know: Header image
Is Adobe Flash Player safe to update in 2025? Here’s what you should know
When you think of malware, one of the first examples you think of is probably the notorious fake Flash update. These notifications would flash across your screen and urge you to update your...
Aug 1, 2025
7 min read
MacBook keeps turning off randomly? Why it happens and how to fix it: Header image
MacBook keeps turning off randomly? Why it happens and how to fix it
Picture the scene. You’re using ChatGPT to write your homework essay or watching skateboarding dogs on YouTube. Suddenly, your expensive MacBook shuts down, and you’re left wondering if you’ll be forced to use...
Aug 1, 2025
7 min read
What causes your Mac to keep restarting and how to resolve it: Header image
What causes your Mac to keep restarting and how to resolve it
There may be nothing more frustrating than your Mac freezing on you in the middle of a task, but another scenario that’s likely to give you heartburn is when your Mac keeps restarting...
Aug 1, 2025
8 min read
Why your Mac says “Your screen is being observed” and how to stop it (Header image)
Why your Mac says “Your screen is being observed” and how to stop it
Your MacBook may occasionally display security alert boxes on its screen, and most of them are usually fairly benign. But one that has the potential to raise your blood pressure is the rather...
Jul 25, 2025
6 min read
MacBook getting too hot for no reason? Here’s what is causing the overheating (Header image)
MacBook getting too hot for no reason? Here’s what is causing the overheating
A MacBook getting hot once in a while is perfectly normal — within reason. After all, there are lots of parts inside the device, all powered by a battery and a charging cable....
Jul 25, 2025
8 min read
What is typosquatting, how it works, and why it poses a serious threat: Header image
What is typosquatting? How it works and why it poses a serious threat
We’ve all done it. We’ve typed the name of a website into the browser address bar and wondered why the page is not working. Then we discover that we’ve accidentally typed gooogle.com. Unfortunately,...
May 30, 2025
7 min read
What is a logic bomb, and how does it affect your device? Header image
What is a logic bomb, and how does it affect your device?
If you’ve ever heard the term “logic bomb,” you may be a bit confused about what it actually is. Is a logic bomb a threat? Is it malware or a virus? And where...
May 22, 2025
9 min read
Malvertising: How can you detect and prevent malvertising online? Header image
Malvertising: How can you detect and prevent a malvertising attack?
If you think that you can avoid malware by simply staying away from suspicious websites, we have bad news for you. You can also get malware from visiting legitimate websites. In this article,...
May 19, 2025
10 min read
How can you remove fileless malware before it silently spreads? Header image
How can you remove fileless malware before it silently spreads?
One thing you can say about cybercriminals is that they never stop innovating. Bad actors are well aware of how antivirus platforms work, and some are now shifting their tactics when it comes...
May 10, 2025
9 min read