https://youtu.be/PSIw25ylIqo The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung’s “imitation" of Apple’s designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney’s latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data...
At NAB in Las Vegas, Melanie Kubasik, Sales Director for iStorage, discussed their options for securely storing your data whether it is on the desktop or on one of their portable devices. Their solutions encrypt the data on their device, accessible by entering in a numeric code. For the enterprise, the device can have both a user and an administrator password. If the password is entered incorrectly too often, the device securely deletes the data. Melanie talks about the form factors and colors available, how the security engages for the portable models, and demonstrates how the access process works.
Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy, 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk profiles. Emphasizing the impact of advertisers collecting extensive personal data, Joe provides tips on data sharing. He cautions against oversharing personal information online and offers steps to enhance online privacy highlighting the need to be proactive in understanding and addressing online privacy risks. (Part 1)
A catch-up/pre-Apple Event MacVoices Live! session with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig looks at Apple moving away from leather for their products, the decision to abandon CSCAM efforts, and the inevitable criticism that...
This MacVoices Live! session starts out with what appears to be hostility towards technology and security in the United Kingdom, access to encrypted data, and the intersection of politics with technology. They explore the benefits of an offline mode for Apple...
Charles Edge has authored the latest edition to the Take Control library, and it is an important one. Take Control of OS X Server helps you tackle the task of setting up your own home server. Charles talks about the advantage of a home server for email, calendaring,...
Joe Kissell explains one of the most under-used, under-appreciated security measures you can take with your Mac in Take Control of FileVault. With the flick of a virtual switch, your data can be safer. So why don't more people do it? Because they are scared. Joe tells...
Security has been in the news recently, and that makes it the perfect time to talk to Ian Schray of WellRedApps, the makers of the new Mac utility DropKey. Providing public key encryption in an easily-used format, DropKey secures your emailed files with only one...
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