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Take that FBI! OS X Yosemite Encrypts Disks by Default, Better Protecting Privacy
With the release of OS X Yosemite, Apple has blown a loud raspberry in the direction of law enforcement...
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 breaking into a system. But in practice, it’s often much simpler than that. A lot of attacks start in everyday moments, like reusing the same password, clicking a link that looked safe, or trusting a message...
Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1, and more, address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
Apple has just released critically urgent security updates—including macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 and iOS 18.4.1—to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in...
Which Mac should I buy? How to choose the right Mac in 2026
If you want to buy a new Mac, you have several options. This guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of...
Understanding user accounts in macOS: How to add, switch, and manage Mac users
You can't use a Mac without a user account. Learn how to create and manage user accounts on your Mac, and how to set...
20 Mac malware threats Apple users should know about
Mac malware rarely announces itself as malware. It usually shows up as something ordinary: a free app download, a browser update, a sponsored search result, a cracked version of paid software, or a permission prompt you’re asked to approve...
