8/18/21
Touch ID makes it more convenient to log on to your Mac and perform other tasks. By making it easier it encourages more people to use stronger account passwords.
8/17/21
While private browser windows are a good privacy feature, they don't protect you from malware, account break-ins, or other security issues.
8/16/21
Find My Mac will allow you to locate your Mac if it is lost or stolen, and also to lock it or erase it if you can't get it back.
8/13/21
Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent problems during power outages when using an iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro.
8/12/21
FileVault encrypts your drive in a way that is seamless to you, but would make it impossible for someone else to access the data on your drive without your password.
8/11/21
Using iCloud Drive can make your Mac more secure by providing an easy way to get your files back if your Mac is lost or damaged.
8/10/21
In addition to a Time Machine backup, you may want to consider a second backup that is also Time Machine, or a clone of your drive, or an online backup.
8/9/21
Every computer user should back up their data. Time Machine is the Mac's built-in backup software and can be used by just getting a simple external drive.
8/6/21
Each individual using a Mac should have their own user account. Keeping separate user accounts is critical for data security.
8/5/21
To protect your Mac from malware, follow these three simple rules.
8/4/21
You don't need third-party anti-virus software on your Mac. In fact, your Mac already comes with anti-malware software as part of macOS.
8/3/21
If one of your online accounts has been compromised, you need to take action immediately. Those accounts, and all of your others, need to be checked carefully and you will need to contact banks and other services to protect yourself.
8/2/21
Using a VPN will protect your data from malicious Wi0Fi networks and ISPs. But thanks to HTTPS, it is mostly unnecessary for typical Mac users.
7/30/21
Even if you have a strong password and use two-factor authentication, your Mac and accounts can still be vulnerable to social engineering when you fall victim to simple scams.
7/29/21
Some sites and services still use security questions. If you are forced to provide answers to these, you should never use real answers.
7/28/21
Use two-factor authentication to make your iCloud account and most other online accounts much more secure than using just a password.
7/27/21
Learn how to use Safari's Password Manager to general strong passwords, store them and use them later.
7/26/21
Learn how to use strong passwords to protect your online accounts and your Mac.
7/26/21
An introduction to the 2021 edition of the Mac security course.
