Tag: Security

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Mac

How Gatekeeper Decides Which Mac Apps Can Run

Gatekeeper checks Appleā€™s revocation list every single time an app launches.

By Chris Smith
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.
iPhone

How to Set an iPhone Passcode Stronger Than Six Digits

A three-word passcode takes centuries to crack; six digits takes a minute.

By Tom Griffin
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Mac

How to Turn On FileVault and Encrypt Your Mac

A shut-down Mac with FileVault holds no more readable data than a lump of metal.

By Abigail Shilets
Three people looking at the 15-inch MacBook Air.
Mac

Who Needs Stronger Security Than Most People

Sharing a Mac with a less careful family member raises your own risk.

By Dave Johnson
iPad Pro in silver
How To

How to use Your iPad or iPhone as a Security Camera

Don't let your old iPad go to waste. Use it as a security camera.

By Moses Johnson
A Messages conversation with blue bubbles indicating that the messages were sent with iMessage rather than SMS/MMS. Ā 
iPhone

What is Contact Key Verification on iPhone? Turn on or off?

Learn what Contact Key Verification is and whether you should enable or disable

By Abigail Shilets
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in the natural titanium finish.
iPhone

How to activate Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone

Give Your iPhone More Security With Stolen Device Protection

By Abigail Shilets

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