Mark O'Neill

Mark O'Neill

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
Is Shein safe? An honest look at the ultra-affordable shopping site: Header image
Everyone loves a bargain these days, which means that online shops are making a financial killing. It also means that their mobile apps are getting downloaded at a fast clip, and lots of...
Aug 30, 2024
6 min read
Is WhatsApp safe? Here's our expert opinion on WhatsApp security: Header image
WhatsApp is one of the most widely used and reliable messaging and voice-over-IP (VoIP) services today. However, users commonly make the mistaken assumption that because WhatsApp has end-to-end encryption, it must be completely...
Aug 29, 2024
7 min read
Sextortion: How criminals may blackmail you with intimate photos: Header image
One of the best things about smartphones is that they come equipped with high-quality cameras. Unfortunately, this also happens to be one of the worst things about them. Because, while a smartphone camera...
Aug 22, 2024
13 min read
Is Roblox safe for kids? Here's what you need to know as a parent: Header image
If you’re the parent of a young child, protecting them from the temptations of the internet is a difficult task. There are so many things that your child can get drawn into and...
Aug 21, 2024
7 min read