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Tag: Auto Unlock

How Apple’s auto unlock makes the Mac more accessible

Friday, November 11, 2016 9:26 amFriday, November 11, 20165 Comments

My workflow is predominantly iOS-centric, but, lately, I’ve been turning more to the Mac…

macOS Sierra: How to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 5:35 pmWednesday, September 21, 201611 Comments

macOS Sierra makes it easier for Apple Watch owners to unlock their Macs…

macOS Sierra: How to use Apple Watch to unlock your Mac

Monday, August 15, 2016 4:54 pmMonday, August 15, 20166 Comments

Apple’s ecosystem of devices has always worked really well together…

New $500,000 iOS bug bounty beats Apple’s best offer

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 5:33 pmWednesday, August 10, 201615 Comments

A security firm is offering up to $500,000 for information on zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS…

Apple’s new bug bounty program offers some of the highest rewards in history

Friday, August 5, 2016 1:01 pmFriday, August 5, 20162 Comments

Over the past five years, most major tech companies have instituted bug bounty programs…


Apple offers up to $200,000 for hackers to find flaws in its products

Friday, August 5, 2016 9:04 amFriday, August 5, 20164 Comments

Apple is offering hackers up to $200,000 to find security loopholes in its products…

How to use Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra

Thursday, August 4, 2016 11:28 amThursday, August 4, 201613 Comments

Apple’s laptops rely on flash storage, and prices really shoot up if you want more local storage…

Apple security guru to give ‘’unprecedented’ talk on iOS 10 security at BlackHat

Monday, August 1, 2016 1:01 pmMonday, August 1, 20166 Comments

At the annual BlackHat USA 2016 security conference next week in Las Vegas, Apple security guru…

macOS Sierra preview: Auto Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch

Thursday, July 7, 2016 11:25 amThursday, July 7, 201616 Comments

Auto Unlock, a new feature in macOS Sierra, gives you instant access to your Mac when you’re wearing an Apple Watch…

Apple’s Federighi explains the security behind auto-unlocking your Mac with your Apple Watch

Monday, June 27, 2016 4:39 pm7 Comments

One of the more exciting new software features Apple introduced with macOS Sierra is Auto Unlock…

Apple’s cutting-edge ‘differential privacy’ offers unique option for technology users

Monday, June 20, 2016 10:28 amMonday, June 20, 20164 Comments

Modern technology has presented us with something of a Faustian bargain when it comes to our privacy…

The 5 features that will make you want to upgrade to macOS Sierra

Saturday, June 18, 2016 10:00 amSaturday, June 18, 201647 Comments

Nearly every summer brings the promise of sunshine, marigolds, and a new iteration of the Mac’s operating system…

Apple previews major update with macOS Sierra

Monday, June 13, 2016 3:19 pmMonday, June 13, 201622 Comments

Apple today previewed macOS Sierra , a major update to the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features…

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