On Monday Apple issued a security update for Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Mavericks, and Yosemite that fixes a "critical security issue with the software that provides the Network Time Protocol service on OS X." Recommended for all users, Software Update suggests that you install the update as soon as possible. Details are currently unavailable, but Apple should issue them on the Apple Security Updates page shortly.
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Reader H. Thomas Staton would like his laptop to be as secure as possible while he's on the road. He writes:
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A reader who wishes to remain anonymous has a bone to pick with corporate IT. He writes:
Christopher Breen | 02 Dec | Read more
Given the countless reports of our data being exploited, many of us are increasingly concerned about protecting that data. In this movie I'm going to show you how to protect a collection of data on your Mac.
Christopher Breen | 27 Nov | Read more
Reader Darlene Brian is having issues with her iCloud account. She writes:
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A reader who wished to remain really, really anonymous has failed in this regard. She writes:
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As students return to school, technology goes with them. That technology--and the data generated by it--is valuable not simply as a means for getting school work done, but also as entertainment for those brief hours between one assignment and the next. It's for this reason that it pays to plan for disaster. With a single massive power burst, storage media that suddenly heads south, or interaction with a light-fingered ne'er-do-well, the technology your student depends on can vanish. Take these five tips to heart, however, and the loss of a device or data need not be catastrophic.
Christopher Breen | 20 Aug | Read more
A reader who wishes to remain anonymous is attempting to help his helpmate. This person writes:
Christopher Breen | 28 Jun | Read more
It's the time of year when we make promises for the new year that are routinely broken before that year is a week old. And for this reason, far too many of us simply resolve to never make another resolution. (Because, after all, that's an easy one to keep.)
Christopher Breen | 30 Dec | Read more
You can use Apple's Disk Utility to convert a folder into an encrypted disk image--a protected archive that you unlock with a password. Such images are particularly helpful when you're working on confidential company documents away from the office or when your business card reads: International Person of Mystery. But the truth is that creating encrypted disk images with Disk Utility is cumbersome. Thankfully, with a simple Automator workflow, you can secure documents in an instant. It works like this:
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Reader Jack Burns is a bit disconcerted by some recent news. He writes:
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Reader Evan Katz wonders just how safe the data on his Mac is. He writes:
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Macworld forum visitor lobsta43 has a question that follows up on my recent Mac 101 column regarding Parental Controls. The crustacean writes:
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Reader Richard Patterson finds his way blocked when trying to launch a favorite application. He writes:
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