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New macOS malware: MaMi

Patrick Wardle, of Objective-See, has just reported what he believes to be new malware running on macOS, which […]

January 12, 2018 Macs, Technology

Why can’t I connect to that website? Simple tests with Network Utility

Using Lookup, Ping, and Traceroute to work out why you can’t connect to a website. Is your ISP blocking it, perhaps?

November 1, 2017 Macs, Technology

Last Week on my Mac: Creaky old internet

You may think that you type URLs into your browser. In fact they’re IRIs, and the internet still can’t cope with Unicode. Why not?

January 8, 2017 General, Language, Macs, Technology

Securing your router: protecting your network

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Further suggestions for setting your router up, to keep your local network safe, secure, and free from trouble.

December 10, 2016 Macs, Technology

Q&A: DNS on the road

What is the best way to get a reliable Name Service when travelling?

November 19, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Faster browsing with your own DNS?

Can I speed up my browsing by running my own Name Server?

August 24, 2015 Macs, Technology

What’s in a Name? Mac, MAC, and IP

What is the network address of your Mac? Is that its MAC, IPv4, or IPv6 address, how is each assigned, and how do they relate to one another?

August 10, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: How should I deal with DNS failures?

What can I do to deal with the threat to Internet name servers?

August 7, 2015 Macs, Technology

OS X 10.10.4: big fixes, shame about Apple Music

A complicated update which includes a firmware update, but does not open iTunes for Apple Music (yet).

June 30, 2015 General, Macs, Technology

OS X 10.10.4 update is now available

Apple has just made OS X 10.10.4 available through the App Store. It is a large download – […]

June 30, 2015 General, Macs, Technology
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