Tag: Security
Where to Find Your FileVault Recovery Key
Apple used to show the key once and never again, until Tahoe changed that.
How the Mac Keychain Works, and How to Lock It
Turning on your Mac can be enough to unlock every password you have saved.
Does Your Mac Have a Public IP Address? How to Check
The address a what-is-my-IP website shows you is your router’s, not your Mac’s.
How to Protect Your Mac From Malware and Ransomware
XProtect checks for new malware signatures every twenty-four hours, silently.
Where Apple Stores Your Passwords and Passkeys
Apple never learns your device passcode, even while syncing your passwords.
The Kinds of Mac Malware, and How Infection Happens
Ransomware is the biggest worry on a Mac and remains nearly non-existent.
How to Turn On Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
Your iPhone knows which places you frequent, and relaxes the rules there.
How to Reset a Forgotten Mac Password
Resetting your password locks the login keychain, permanently.
How to Set Up and Disable Touch ID and Face ID
Five wrong fingers locks out Touch ID, which is useful under duress.
How to Set Up Automatic Security Updates on Apple Devices
Apple patches most flaws before they are exploited, if you let it.
