Ranked #1
Which Hard Drive Is Best for Your Mac?
Which Hard Drive Is Best for Your Mac?
We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We a... Read more
21 Mar 2018
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30mins
Ranked #2
Do Macs need an antivirus?
Do Macs need an antivirus?
There's a question we get asked often: do Macs really need an antivirus? Many people think that Macs are immune to malwa... Read more
23 Aug 2019
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36mins
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What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work?
What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work?
After some news about an interesting new iOS security feature, some potential malware, and a surprising move by Microsof... Read more
11 May 2018
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33mins
Ranked #4
9 Security and Privacy Settings to Activate on Your New iPhone or iPad
9 Security and Privacy Settings to Activate on Your New iPhone or iPad
We cover some security news, such as a password breach at Zynga, a user database breach at Waze, and a new Apple patent ... Read more
3 Jan 2020
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30mins
Ranked #5
Is Apple Breaking Up iTunes?
Is Apple Breaking Up iTunes?
Rumors abound of Apple breaking up iTunes, and we look at what this might entail. We also discuss how Amazon employees a... Read more
12 Apr 2019
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36mins
Ranked #6
Hacking humans: How to avoid social engineering scams
Hacking humans: How to avoid social engineering scams
Kirk and Josh take a close look at how you can be scammed by social engineering techniques. They also discuss Apple's re... Read more
26 Jul 2019
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36mins
Ranked #7
How to Securely Sell Your Old Mac, iPhone, or iPad
How to Securely Sell Your Old Mac, iPhone, or iPad
In this week's episode, we explain why you may see dialogs on your Mac warning that your apps aren't compatible. Then we... Read more
20 Apr 2018
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31mins
Ranked #8
iOS 12, macOS Mojave, Features and Security & Privacy Enhancements
iOS 12, macOS Mojave, Features and Security & Privacy Enhancements
We cover Apple's new operating system announcements, looking at the new features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. And we take... Read more
8 Jun 2018
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30mins
Ranked #9
Should You Be Concerned About Porn Blackmail Emails?
Should You Be Concerned About Porn Blackmail Emails?
Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how th... Read more
10 Aug 2018
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28mins
Ranked #10
iPad vs. MacBook: is iPadOS a game changer?
iPad vs. MacBook: is iPadOS a game changer?
With the release of iPadOS, the iPad has become a serious competitor to a laptop. While you can't do everything on an iP... Read more
8 Nov 2019
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34mins
Ranked #11
Browser Wars: Which Web Browser Is Best for Privacy?
Browser Wars: Which Web Browser Is Best for Privacy?
Everyone uses a web browser, on their Mac and their iOS device. But there are many web browsers, and some are better des... Read more
5 Jul 2019
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35mins
Ranked #12
Deep Dive: Software Updates on Mac and iOS
Deep Dive: Software Updates on Mac and iOS
It's essential that you update your software, both to have improved features, squashed bugs, and security fixes. But sho... Read more
31 May 2019
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27mins
Ranked #13
admin / admin
admin / admin
Apple has released a whole slew of security updates this week, stretching back quite far, and we discuss some of the cha... Read more
1 Nov 2019
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35mins
Ranked #14
Facebook, Privacy, and Logins
Facebook, Privacy, and Logins
After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on ... Read more
28 Mar 2018
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28mins
Ranked #15
The Chain of Trust
The Chain of Trust
Apple's two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity ... Read more
29 Nov 2019
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33mins
Ranked #16
Apple's New Services, with Chuck Joiner
Apple's New Services, with Chuck Joiner
Mac podcaster Chuck Joiner joins us to discuss Apple's new services that were announced this week: news, games, TV, and ... Read more
29 Mar 2019
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44mins
Ranked #17
Zoom Is a Security and Privacy Nightmare (Zoomenfreude)
Zoom Is a Security and Privacy Nightmare (Zoomenfreude)
Lots of people have turned to Zoom to stay in touch with friends and family, and to work from home, but this software ha... Read more
3 Apr 2020
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31mins
Ranked #18
Lock Down and Secure Your Router
Lock Down and Secure Your Router
We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure. How to Secure Your Home... Read more
22 Jun 2018
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26mins
Ranked #19
The Year in Apple Security 2019
The Year in Apple Security 2019
We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized serial numbers f... Read more
10 Jan 2020
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34mins
Ranked #20
Developing a Security Mindset
Developing a Security Mindset
After a couple of news items, about Apple sending browsing data to Tencent in China, and a Google exec warning people to... Read more
18 Oct 2019
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40mins