Is iCloud safe for storing sensitive files?
iCloud is one of the easiest ways to keep your files, photos, and device backups synced across your Apple...
Security & Privacy
How to protect yourself from SIM swapping attacks
In SIM swapping attacks, fraudsters abuse a mobile phone company to take over a victim’s phone number. This can...
Is Apple Pay safe? What to know before you tap, send, or receive money
Apple Pay is generally safe to use. It has built-in security features that protect your payment details when you...
Are VPNs legal? What travelers and Mac users should know
In most countries, using a VPN is legal. Millions of people use VPNs every day to add privacy to...
How to enable and configure the macOS firewall
The macOS firewall takes only a moment to turn on, and once it’s on, it blocks unwanted incoming connections...
Is it safe to use third-party app stores on my Mac?
Downloading Mac apps outside the App Store isn’t the problem. The wrong source is. While the Mac App Store...
When is a Mac too old to use? How to know if it’s still safe
Macs can last a long time, far longer than Apple will support them with macOS updates. If your Mac...
What is hacking? Types, techniques, and how to protect yourself
Most people think about hacking as something highly technical. They picture complex code, advanced technical skills, and someone deliberately...
What is vishing and how to spot voice scams
Phone scams work because a real voice can feel more convincing than a message on a screen. When someone...
What is an IP address, and how does it affect your privacy?
Every time you open a website, stream a video, send an email, or connect to Wi-Fi, your device relies...
