Security

Lost an iPhone? How to find it and protect the data that's on it: Header image
Most people these days are tethered to their iPhones 24/7. Our entire lives are stored on our cell phones: pictures, contacts, music, text messages, emails, and access to our bank accounts, credit cards,...
Oct 11, 2024
9 min read
How can you know if your phone is being tapped, and how can you stop it? Header image
Ever get the feeling you’re being spied on? Sometimes, it isn’t just paranoia. Your phone may be getting tracked, and people could be listening to your private conversations. Whether it’s a jealous spouse...
Oct 10, 2024
10 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
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
Do you need an antivirus for iPhone? Here's our honest answer: Header image
The debate over whether iPhones need antivirus software is a heated one that has been going on for ages. It’s true that iPhones are explicitly built for privacy and security with an integrated...
Sep 23, 2024
9 min read
"Your Mac is infected!" How scareware works and how to get rid of it: Header image
Have you ever been browsing the internet when suddenly a pop-up came out of nowhere telling you in bold that your computer was “infected”? Or have you ever come across a site that...
Sep 23, 2024
12 min read
How to factory reset a MacBook to erase your private data: Header image
Our electronic devices hold a lot of our personal information. So when your Mac changes hands, you want to be sure that none of your data changes hands along with it. This process...
Aug 16, 2024
6 min read
Adaware Web Companion: What it is and how to get rid of it: Header image
Imagine turning on your Mac only to discover that your browser has become irritatingly sluggish and throwing up unsolicited ads here and there. Or that the processing speed has slowed noticeably. This could...
Aug 14, 2024
8 min read