The chain of trust in Apple’s devices
A lot of computer security is based on trust. Your devices verify that you are, indeed, an authorized user,...
Author Archives: Kirk McElhearn
iPad vs. MacBook: is iPadOS a game changer?
It took Apple more than nine years to recognize that the iPhone and iPad were different enough to warrant...
What are all those macOS Catalina security alerts?
If you’ve upgraded to macOS Catalina, you’ve probably noticed that you get lots of dialogs asking you to allow...
What’s new in macOS Catalina
This week saw the release of macOS 10.15, Catalina, the newest version of the operating system that powers Macs....
How to manage media files in Apple’s new Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books apps
With the arrival of macOS Catalina, Apple has removed some of iTunes’ media management functions and created new apps....
What are 32-bit and 64-bit apps, and why do they matter?
You may have heard recent news about Apple’s warning to end users that the company intends to phase-out 32-bit...
How To + Intego Mac Security Podcast
New Apple gear and bizarre Amazon hardware – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 102
Josh and Kirk discuss their experiences with the new Apple Watch Series 5 and iPhone 11, as well as...
Review: iPhone 11, the iPhone for everyone
Last year, I got on Apple‘s iPhone upgrade program to be able to change my phone every year without...
Apple Watch Series 5 Review: incremental changes for a solid device
In just four and a half years, the Apple Watch has gone from a whim with vague use cases...
New iOS 13 features, Smart TVs spying on you, and more – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 101
iOS 13 is out, and Josh and Kirk discuss its new features and what you can look forward to....