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  1. Q

    Security Update 2017-001 - Safari & Spotlight Search crashing

    Ever since I updated my MacBook, I can't open Safari without it crashing, can't even click on a link. Something's also up with Spotlight Search, it keeps appearing and disappearing and it's sort of driving me nuts. Does anyone know a fix for this yet? I hate it. Also, my battery is draining FAST.
  2. N

    Bought used MacBook Pro with existing account...

    So I bought a used MacBook Pro (dark grey) from another guy at my college. When I booted it up, I noticed that he had created a user account for me AND had left his account on it as well. I'm a little worried about this, because I was reading online that he may be able to spy on me via iCloud...
  3. C

    macOS - Major Security Issue

    Scary security issue... https://twitter.com/lemiorhan/status/935578694541770752 I would expect a patch from Apple ASAP!
  4. W

    Woke up to find my ex-partner physically accessing my mac, installed software... need help

    Long story here. But, I need some help ensuring that my computer is not doing anything it should not be... Essentially, My ex was revealed to be a very bad person, and I have a court order to keep him away. One night I awoke to find him frantically trying to close out some windows on my...
  5. everythingapplerainbow

    Face ID bypassed by a mask. [MERGED]

    What do you think about this? How could this happened? Any possible technical reasons guys? Because Face ID not seemed to be bypassed by 3D mask on other YouTube videos.
  6. S

    GPG / PGP on Macbook Air. What's simple and safe ?

    Hi Good day !! What's the simple and safe app for PGP, GPG on Macbook Air, High sierra ? just need to make a pair of keys, export the public keys and get some mail . Pretty basic is good enough. Command line,graphical all ok as long as there is proper help Please reply with your personal...
    • Subu
    • Thread
    • gnupg gpg high sierra macbook air pgp safety security
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. LewisChapman

    My Face Unlocks My Brothers X

    My brother collected his white 256GB iPhone X this morning and first things first - it's beautiful! Definitely a fresh design and the screen really is excellent. He's spent most of the day playing with the portrait modes which are a game-changer for him and his business. Now, FaceID. For the...
    • LewisChapman
    • Thread
    • faceid iphone iphone x security
    • Replies: 98
    • Forum: iPhone
  8. PierogiBingo

    Kodi security & encryption

    My kid wanted to install Kodi on his MBP. I'm concerned about the security of his data. Will it make a difference if we set up a new user on the same machine and then install Kodi?
    • PierogiBingo
    • Thread
    • encryption kodi macbook pro 13 retina security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  9. Mr_Xer0

    Package Thieves

    So you stayed up all night waiting for that clock to strike midnight to hit that pre-order button, youve gotten your email confirmation and text from your carrier solidifying your spot for a Nov 3rd delivery date. Phew!! All is good, or is it? If you aren't going to be home to receive your...
    • Mr_Xer0
    • Thread
    • 256gb delivery delivery day iphone 10 iphone x package thieves security space gray thieves ups
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: iPhone
  10. M

    Security updates for two previous versions

    Did Apple's strategy changed with release of High Sierra regarding issuing security updates for two last from all previous operating system versions in parallel to releasing security updates for current version? Was there any Apple's official announcement in these regards? Based on current...
  11. T

    Buying a used Mac from a shady-seeming source

    Hello. I'm in the market for a used iMac and Mac Mini at the moment, and I was recently in conversations with some guy to buy 'his' iMac. There were a bunch of red flags and holes in his story, and I decided not to go through with the purchase. But, it got me thinking: How should I go about...
  12. F

    High Sierra knows password of my other MBP - How and Why?!

    I upgraded to High Sierra, my Mac came up and asked me for usual stuff – and then suddenly, it came up with „please enter the password you use to log in to [my older MBP which is currently used by a friend but I still have a user account there]“. Until now, I trusted Apple to not upload...
  13. D

    iOS 11 Security Concern

    After installing iOS 11 on my iPad Air and iPhone I noticed that I can change my apple account password with my passcode only by going to Settings -> Account name -> Password & Security. In Previous iOS versions in order to access and change your apple ID information you had to fill in your...
    • dialogos
    • Thread
    • ios 11 passcode security
    • Replies: 79
    • Forum: iOS 11
  14. D

    Streaming on Macbook pro

    I have come across this service Popcorn time and have been using it for a while, but after going through the web my major concerns are on how to torrent and use Popcorn which is based on BitTorrent client safely and anonymously. I have been using Popcorn time on my MacBook Pro, so I need a much...
    • davidhen
    • Thread
    • bittorrent macbookpro macos privacy security streaming torrent vpn
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  15. A

    iOS devices no longer able to get patches

    I have an iPhone 5 that will not be able to upgrade to iOS 11. I really have no need to get a new phone, and I'd like to keep using my iPhone 5, but I know that Apple does not provide security updates for any iOS versions besides the most recent one that's out at any time. I understand that...
  16. Pndrgnsvc

    Face Recognition & iPhone X Startup

    With current iPhones>Touch ID, several different fingers, even from different people can be used. In that regard, has Apple yet released the data re how many faces may be "memorized"? Will the iPhone X still require a passcode when starting up? (I should think so, but just don’t know.)
  17. wolvestech

    Must Know tip for removing files from external hard drive!

    (I'm new to the forum so if this isn't where this is suppose to be posted just let me know and i'll change it). Anyway, not sure if this is known or has been posted before, but just wanted to share this tip that everyone with an external hard drive should know. SHORT VERSION: If you are deleting...
  18. MikeyN

    Taming Sierra for privacy, security, battery life, running cool and general sanity

    The advent of SIP was another step into the walled garden that Apple wants its users to dwell in, doing not much more as pondering how to best spend more money on Apple products. If Sierra would have been a well designed and developed OS then SIP might have been actually a welcome hardening...
    • MikeyN
    • Thread
    • freedom lockdown optimization performance issues privacy processes security sierra
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
  19. mpainesyd

    General Will iOS 10 continue to be supported?

    Looking at https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-11-developer-beta-app-compatibility.2048556/ there are many apps beside 32-bit ones that won't run under ios11. I rely on several older apps and some developers have already told me they don't intend to update them to be compatible with ios11...
    • mpainesyd
    • Thread
    • 32-bit ios security
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 11
  20. Macce

    iCloud: Mac Pop-up Message Keeps Asking to "Finish Changing Your Password"

    I keep getting this popup message: "Finish changing your password. Your password also protects access to data stored in iCloud. To finish click"... when I click, iCloud window opens "iCloud Preferences wants to make changes to your account. Type your password to allow this." I do have dual...
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