Tag: Security
How to Share Files With End-to-End Encryption
Someone who steals an encrypted vault from a sync service has stolen trash.
The Difference Between Security, Privacy and Anonymity
You can have privacy without security, like a changing room with a curtain.
The Mac Privacy and Security Settings Worth Changing
Set the lock to Immediately, or anyone can jiggle the mouse and read your files.
Do You Need More Security Than Apple’s Defaults?
Phishing and social engineering overtook malware as the main risk years ago.
How to Turn On Lockdown Mode, and Who Needs It
Spyware can reach a phone through a message that is never opened.
How Private Your Files Really Are on a Shared Mac
Anyone with an administrator account can read every file on the Mac.
How to See Which Login Items and Extensions Load on a Mac
Automatic login unlocks your keychain the moment the Mac powers on.
Why an App Won’t Open on Your Mac, and What to Do
Unsigned software is usually harmless, and occasionally it is malware.
How to Set Up Safe User Accounts on a Shared Mac
An administrator account can open any file on the Mac, belonging to anyone.
How to Control Mac App Permissions for Camera and Files
A permission you grant can be switched off later, but never removed from the list.
