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Did someone forget their password? Getting access to a locked Mac

Maybe you’ve just forgotten the password, or perhaps the owner/user of the Mac is no longer able to enter it. How to restore access to different models.

January 18, 2022 Macs, Technology

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to FileVault

How FileVault encryption failed, apparently damaging an SSD with less than 250 hours use. And what I did to fix it.

July 1, 2017 Macs, Technology

I can’t log in: what to do when you forget your password, or its doesn’t work

You suddenly can’t remember your password, or your Mac won’t accept what you think is your password. What do you do next?

June 30, 2017 Macs, Technology

FileVault: Making your Mac more secure

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How to encrypt your hard disk without tears, using macOS FileVault. Includes addressing problems.

June 27, 2017 Macs, Technology

Thunderbolt devices and security: why the CIA mightn’t like 10.12.4

Odd Thunderbolt peripherals, intelligence agencies, and the latest Sierra update.

March 29, 2017 Macs, Technology

What should you do when LockRattler returns a worrying error?

You expect macOS security systems to work all the time, protecting your Mac. What if they start playing up?

March 27, 2017 Macs, Technology

Sierra 10.12.2 is an urgent update if you use FileVault

Do you use FileVault to secure your Mac? Are you running macOS Sierra? Have you updated to 10.12.2 […]

December 15, 2016 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Security of encryption

How secure is an encrypted disk image that I might create using Disk Utility on my Mac?

June 21, 2015 Macs, Technology

Protecting Vulnerable Data

How should you protect documents containing sensitive information from loss or theft?

April 12, 2015 Macs, Technology
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