Author Archives: SGVAUG BlogMaster
Architecture
And how did we shift from computers to architecture? Besides that my father-in-law was an architect? We’re talking about CPU architecture here, and Apple has a bit of a history: Over the last 36 years, the Apple Macintosh has had … Continue reading
Were You at the Meeting Last Night?
If not, you missed a really neat Apple security video (courtesy of Leonard) and pretty cool Apps & Traps. The Meeting after the Meeting is back! We didn’t go out to eat (yet), but several of us stuck around in … Continue reading
Had You Heard?
From Dade Hayes on Deadline this afternoon: Major wireless providers Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T have all experienced phone outages Monday across the U.S. None of the companies immediately acknowledged or offered an explanation for the service interruptions, but complaints proliferated … Continue reading
Who Are You and What Do You Do?
At The Sweet Setup: Every week we {aim to} post a new interview with someone about what software they use on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We do these interviews because not only are they fun, but a glimpse into … Continue reading
T2 Explained
A couple of years ago, Apple introduced the T2 chip. It combined several formerly separate controllers, refining operations and increasing security. Check out what it does for us and our Macs here: Apple’s New T2 Chip Explained: What does it … Continue reading
Tim Cook Defends Apple’s Encryption Policy
On YouTube, Apple CEO Tim Cook explains Apple’s encryption and privacy policies, in a discussion with WSJ’s Editor-in-Chief Gerard Baker at the Wall Street Journal’s technology conference in Laguna Beach, Calif., in October (2015). This was posted in February, 2016, … Continue reading
Apple Bytes
Privacy on iPhone commercial 1 Privacy on iPhone commercial 2 It’s Leonard’s fault!
Apple Bytes
Apple’s explanation of security, hardware security, system security, encryption and data protection, app security, services security It’s Leonard’s fault!
Apple Bytes
Wow! On Interesting Engineering today: Apple’s useful Sign in with Apple option that was disclosed in June 2019 received a fair bit of positive attention, and for good reason: it replaces social logins with a secure authentication system. On top … Continue reading
June 15th General Meeting
New challenges to security Stay safe! Regular Features Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby. Apple News & Updates Q&A Our rewarding … Continue reading
