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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

Apple’s free mobile Wi-Fi scanner

AirPort Utility includes a free W-Fi scanner which works on any based station. Here’s how to enable and use it.

May 1, 2018 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: Missed travel connections

Sometimes connecting to hotel WiFi results in failure, because the Mac has a self-assigned IP address. Why?

August 11, 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

Going viral: making models

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Models used so far to explain viral events lack explanatory or predictive value. It is time to turn to Catastrophe Theory.

July 1, 2015 General, Life, Macs, Technology
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