Tag Archives: security
Macworld HELP DESK 11.29.2013
I’m still waiting (in vain, I’m sure) for handwriting recognition, à la the Newton, but until then, it *is* nice to have a good choice of styli: iPad stylus buying guide: Find the perfect tablet accessory. Keep snooping relatives out … Continue reading
Be Careful What You Ask For…
Adam Penenberg “challenged hackers to investigate” him, and reports on their findings; what they found out is chilling
Macworld HELP DESK 11.01.2013
Wind up your speakers: Chris Breen and company share their latest Mavericks podcast, Our favorite Mavericks tips and tricks. Save your Internet bacon with two-factor authentication, and the chocolate, and sandwiches… Traveling out of country? Take a moment prior and … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 10.18.2013
First and foremost this week, How to keep your real name and face out of Google’s ads. What will they think of next?? A little lost in the vast everything-ness that is the Internet? Check out Ten essential tips for … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 10.11.2013
It’s coming, it’s coming, and if you’re holding your breath and counting the microseconds, get cracking on Get(ting) your Mac ready for Mavericks (OS X 10.9)! And you might be surprised to discover that your Mac very well might be … Continue reading
Contemplating an iOS 7 Upgrade? Stop, Look, and Listen
Are your favorite iDevices longing for iOS 7? Our Apps & Traps guru, Dave Whitby, has a couple of recommendations first. From OS X Daily comes the obvious first step: Check Device Compatibility For the whole article, which has several … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 09.13.2013
Salvation!! Even though I’m using iCal under Leopard, and even though I wasn’t having this problem (iCal wasn’t backing up properly), Dr Breen’s suggestion in Cure for a corrupt Calendar application has things back in order. Whew! Next, we have … Continue reading
How Hackers Crack Passwords
The For Dummies Web site has a very interesting article by Kevin Beaver, author of Hacking for Dummies, 4th Edition. He not only explains how hackers can snag your passwords, but how you can protect yourself. Password cracking is one … Continue reading
Use Chrome or Firefox to Browse the Web?
Use them to store Web site passwords? Have I got an article for you: Google under fire for Chrome browser’s password storage policy. It starts out: Google is drawing criticism from security commentators and tech media observers for what is … Continue reading
FBI Ransomware Now Targeting Apple’s Mac OS X Users
I guess it was an inevitability, but there you have it… If you ever see this malware appear in your browser, don’t panic! Don’t pay the stinking pikers, either. Go straight to this Web site, in another browser: FBI Ransomware … Continue reading
