Mac

MacBook is a brand of Macintosh notebook computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. that use Apple’s macOS operating system since 2006.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro shown propped open and angled to the side.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro shown propped open and angled to the side.

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The Kinds of Mac Malware, and How Infection Happens

Ransomware is the biggest worry on a Mac and remains nearly non-existent.

How Gatekeeper Decides Which Mac Apps Can Run

Gatekeeper checks Apple’s revocation list every single time an app launches.

How to Set Up Safe User Accounts on a Shared Mac

An administrator account can open any file on the Mac, belonging to anyone.

The Mac Privacy and Security Settings Worth Changing

Set the lock to Immediately, or anyone can jiggle the mouse and read your files.

Do You Need More Security Than Apple’s Defaults?

Phishing and social engineering overtook malware as the main risk years ago.

Why an App Won’t Open on Your Mac, and What to Do

Unsigned software is usually harmless, and occasionally it is malware.

How the Mac Keychain Works, and How to Lock It

Turning on your Mac can be enough to unlock every password you have saved.

Who Needs Stronger Security Than Most People

Sharing a Mac with a less careful family member raises your own risk.

Do Macs Need Antivirus Software? What Apple Already Does

After decades of using it, this author does not run any on his own Mac.

How to Use Migration Assistant to Move Your Data

Administrator accounts without a password set cannot be copied across.

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