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Managing privacy-protected devices

Control access from apps to devices like cameras and microphones. How to check the reason for their request, and whether they have entitlement to do so. How to remove apps from the privacy lists, and more.

March 3, 2025 Macs, Technology

Understanding digital audio

How analogue sound is turned into digital audio, how the limits of human hearing determine how that conversion should be performed, and how you should set your Mac’s audio up.

March 24, 2022 Macs, Technology

FaceTime’s new effect and modes

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Portrait mode, which affects video, and two new microphone modes are interesting additions to Monterey for some Macs. Here are full details.

November 24, 2021 Macs, Technology

Privacy protection can pay off when it’s allowed to

For once, Mojave’s privacy protection worked in favour of the user, in stopping Zoom’s old app from regaining access to your camera and microphone.

July 19, 2019 Macs, Technology

OverSight: watching out for those watching you

Some malware is downright sinister, even though the damage it does may not be particularly serious. For OS […]

October 7, 2016 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Can I Skype?

Does my iMac have a mike and speakers suitable for Skype?

November 19, 2015 Macs, Technology
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