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Last Week on My Mac: When more security subverts security

Using Little Snitch, this becomes unresolvable, as the app can’t complete first run checks, and every time you try, it’s translocated to a different folder, causing Little Snitch to block it again.

January 26, 2020 Macs, Technology

Network security can block updates, notifications, and more

Making your network more secure using software firewalls and SSL inspection can block macOS from functioning properly.

December 24, 2019 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Human frailty

Over a million people learned that very personal details of their had been leaking from an unsecured server. What should we learn?

August 11, 2019 General, Macs, Technology

Firewalls, phoning home and whitelists

Mac users are increasingly using software firewalls to prevent apps from making outgoing connections. Here are some tips, and links to help you build whitelists.

August 9, 2019 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: Cable modem activity

The lights on my cable modem flash even when the network is shut down. How should I protect myself?

November 16, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Little Snitch v malware

Is Little Snitch good protection against malware?

October 29, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Too Remote Mouse

I am plagued by error messages when trying to use Remote Mouse. Why?

September 26, 2015 Macs, Technology

Smart and secure: choosing IoT devices which shouldn’t compromise your home 5

Why it is best to use a ‘smart universe’ such as Nest or HomeKit.

September 11, 2015 General, Macs, Technology

Smart and secure: choosing IoT devices which shouldn’t compromise your home 4

The point of greatest vulnerability is the remote support server. How can you tell whether that could be breached?

September 9, 2015 General, Macs, Technology

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