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macOS Tahoe extends quantum-secure encryption

Encryption for iMessage has been switching to an improved method to resist quantum attacks. Tahoe and its sisters take the next step, and add quantum-secure encryption for Internet connections.

July 7, 2025 Macs, Technology

Will your encrypted data be safe in future?

How will quantum cryptography and the ease with which it should break current methods of encryption, affect the security of data on my Mac?

May 28, 2024 Macs, Technology

How robust is your Mac’s encryption?

Quantum computers are coming, and with them the likelihood they can break today’s encryption methods. Prepare now against the future, using iMessage’s latest features.

April 16, 2024 Macs, Technology

How you can now verify iMessage contacts

New with Sonoma 14.2, iOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 is a service that enables you to verify and put more trust in those you message. Full details here.

December 15, 2023 Macs, Technology

Preparing your Mac for disposal (Catalina edition)

Got a new Mac? Unless you’re going to keep the old one, you’ll be passing it on, selling it, or recycling. Here’s how to prepare the old Mac to go away.

December 23, 2019 Macs, Technology

Preparing your Mac for disposal

How to prepare your Mac to pass on to a close relative, a purchaser, or even for recycling.

December 19, 2018 Macs, Technology

Living with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act

Surely this Act was about terrorism and serious crime, wasn’t it? Why should I need to do anything different now it is law?

December 3, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Securing your Internet connections: VPN and more

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Although now straightforward, you need to trust that your service provider is on the straight and narrow.

November 6, 2015 General, Macs, Technology
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