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Study finds nearly 50% of macOS malware comes from one app: MacKeeper

Friday, November 18, 2022 10:19 am4 Comments

According to the new report, nearly 50% of all macOS malware only comes from one source: MacKeeper, which purports…

iOS 13: How to customize your Messages profile

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:36 am2 Comments

Apple is making it easier to share and customize your contact profile through Messages, so everyone you are in contact with sees the image you want them to see.

iPhone ‘Other’ storage: What is it and how do you delete it?

Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:54 pm2 Comments

You’re trying to download and install the latest iOS release, or take some photos…

Apple shares new iPhone tips videos covering Apple Pay Cash in iMessage, A12 Bionic, and more

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:23 pm1 Comment

Apple has debuted four new videos covering iPhone operation…

Apple shares new iPhone tips videos which cover Face ID, Live Photos, and more

Sunday, March 10, 2019 10:02 amTuesday, March 12, 20195 Comments

Apple has debuted five new videos covering iPhone operation…

‘Donald’ debuts on ‘Top 100 Worst Passwords of 2018’ list

Friday, December 14, 2018 9:35 amFriday, December 14, 20188 Comments

Bad habits die hard, according to SplashData’s eighth annual list of Worst Passwords of the Year…

No, you should not be routinely force closing apps on your iPhone and iPad

Monday, December 4, 2017 12:01 pmMonday, December 4, 201722 Comments

Is force closing apps good for my iPhone? Is it actually bad for it?

iPhone and iPad users: Do not regularly force quit apps by swiping them away, warn experts

Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:55 amThursday, July 20, 201734 Comments

It’s a huge technical advantage that iOS holds over Android…

My ‘Hackintosh mini’ parts list

Thursday, June 22, 2017 12:02 pmThursday, June 22, 201717 Comments

I recently built a computer…

Choosing the best VPN for your Mac

Monday, March 13, 2017 2:55 pm9 Comments

Mac users can get somewhat complacent about security, but they shouldn’t…

How to rescue your Mac from malware corruption

Friday, December 2, 2016 2:50 pm14 Comments

I’d never seen an attack like this on a Mac before in my life, and finding this kind of full-Mac hijack is very rare…

One in four Wi-Fi hotspots is a security nightmare

Monday, November 28, 2016 4:00 pmMonday, November 28, 20169 Comments

A quarter of the world’s Wi-Fi networks are so insecure that the only thing stopping hackers…

Travelers: Keep your data secure by using a virtual private network

Thursday, October 6, 2016 2:29 pm4 Comments

Even when your goal is to get away from it all, sometimes necessity requires that you stay in touch…

Malwarebytes warns of new Mac malware that could fool less-technical users

Friday, August 19, 2016 11:27 amFriday, August 19, 20168 Comments

If a user tries to open a file for which they don’t have a corresponding app…

How to keep your Mac from automatically switching to other Wi-Fi networks

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:31 pmWednesday, July 20, 20166 Comments

Why does my Mac keep switching to another Wi-Fi network? How do I make it stay on my network?

This home VPN router setup protects your data wherever you are

Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:01 pmThursday, April 7, 20169 Comments

It is possible — and increasingly common — for malicious people to ‘sniff’ traffic on public Wi-Fi networks…

Dvorak: You need a VPN, or you’re screwed

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 1:25 pmWednesday, March 23, 20168 Comments

I’ve been using various VPNs for at least 15 years, maybe longer…

Apple’s software SVP: Quitting multitasking apps in iOS not necessary

Thursday, March 10, 2016 2:28 pmThursday, March 10, 201623 Comments

Somehow, it has become a part of mainstream culture for iPhone and iPad users to quit all their apps..

MacKeeper scamware leaks 13 million Mac owners’ data, leaves passwords open to easy cracking

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:57 pmThursday, April 25, 201910 Comments

Do not install MacKeeper…

Security researcher claims to have downloaded sensitive data from 13 million accounts of MacKeeper scamware app

Monday, December 14, 2015 10:32 amMonday, December 14, 20153 Comments

I have recently downloaded over 13 million sensitive account details related to MacKeeper: names, email addresses, usernames, password hashes, computer name, ip address…

MacKeeper buyers ask for refunds in droves following class-action lawsuit

Friday, October 23, 2015 11:25 amFriday, October 23, 201514 Comments

The number of claimants has surprised even experienced class-action attorneys…

MacKeeper customers can file a claim to get their money back

Monday, August 10, 2015 8:58 amMonday, August 10, 201514 Comments

Those who bought MacKeeper have until November 30 to file a claim for reimbursement…

Don’t waste your money on OS X snake oil for your Mac

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 11:17 am32 Comments

Unlike Apple’s OS X for Macs, Microsoft’s Windows is not UNIX and Windows cannot protect itself…

How to detect and remove MacKeeper and keylogger malware on your Mac

Friday, July 17, 2015 11:26 amFriday, July 17, 201517 Comments

You don’t want MacKeeper…

Meet OS X Yosemite Extensions

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:01 pmWednesday, May 20, 201512 Comments

As with many things, it’s been long enough that Extensions have come back around…

You’ll shudder when you see what Google knows about your web searches

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 2:31 pm35 Comments

You may find yourself squirming when you realise Google never forgets…

Controversial MacKeeper security program opens critical hole on Mac computers

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 2:57 pmTuesday, May 12, 201521 Comments

A critical vulnerability in MacKeeper…

How to get rid of Comcast’s xfinitywifi

Friday, March 27, 2015 3:55 pmFriday, March 27, 201516 Comments

In 2014 Comcast created a public network…

How to remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 2:56 pmWednesday, March 25, 201528 Comments

Use these instructions to uninstall or remove ad-injection software…

How to: Rebuild your iTunes library

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:12 am10 Comments

Every now and then, an iTunes Library shows problems…

How to cull your iPhoto library of duplicates and bad photos

Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:05 am5 Comments

Over 50,000 photos in iPhoto, with many duplicates…

Unlocking OS X Disk Utility’s hidden secrets

Monday, January 19, 2015 1:01 pmMonday, January 19, 201521 Comments

One of OS X’s most versatile utilities is Disk Utility…

How and why you should use a VPN to protect your data’s final mile

Friday, January 16, 2015 12:55 pmFriday, January 16, 201511 Comments

Imagine the Internet as a series of pipes — seriously….

Fight spam and protect your privacy by disabling remote content in Apple Mail

Monday, December 29, 2014 12:08 pm9 Comments

We all hate spam…

iTunes syncing is broken: Apple, please fix it

Monday, December 29, 2014 10:26 am53 Comments

iTunes syncing is broken and it can only be fixed by Apple…

You got an Apple TV? Here are some handy tips and tricks

Friday, December 26, 2014 12:26 pmFriday, December 26, 201425 Comments

The latest Apple TV may be two years old, but it still makes a good gift idea…

How to uninstall MacKeeper from your Mac

Friday, December 19, 2014 1:31 pm16 Comments

Many people I’ve encountered are confused about how to delete MacKeeper…

Setting up a new Mac: Migrate or clean install?

Thursday, December 18, 2014 3:29 pmThursday, December 18, 201416 Comments

If you’ve just bought a new Mac…

iOS 8 mistakes that make you look dumb

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 2:28 pmWednesday, December 17, 20148 Comments

Some users have claimed their iOS device runs slower since they installed iOS 8…

Bad guys listening in? Take steps to avoid public Wi-Fi snooping

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 2:01 pmWednesday, December 17, 201410 Comments

If you don’t want to provide random people access to your Mac…

A detailed look at iTunes Match: What it is and how it can make iTunes better for you

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:56 amWednesday, December 10, 201445 Comments

Apple launched iTunes Match three years ago to much fanfare…

Rescue your Mac from having too many photos in iPhoto

Thursday, December 4, 2014 12:02 pmThursday, December 4, 201430 Comments

880 billion photos will be taken this year alone…

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