Intego Mac Podcast

We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now. Show Notes : EU Reaches Agreement to Force iPhone and AirPods to Adopt USB-C by Fall 2024 USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads Germany launches antitrust investigation over App Tracking Transp...

Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month. Show Notes : Apple Presents macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and New Macs New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Ventura,...

As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021. Show Notes : iCloud Time Machine for Mac & new AirPort routers pop out of rumor mill - but hurdles abound Why Apple Is Miss...

Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack. Show Notes : Apple Shipped Me A 79-Pound iPhone Repair Kit To Fix A 1.1-Ounce Battery Apple will let your subs...

Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads. Show Notes : We need app store competition, not Apple’s 1960s-style paternalistic monopoly Apple would...

Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms. Show Notes : AirTags are sending a new kind of false alarm, report says Google lines up with Apple and Microsoft to nix pa...

Apple has provided some clarification to its plan to remove old and in the way apps from the App Store. Microsoft has been working on a VPN that isn't a VPN it works a little differently from Apple's VPN that isn't a VPN. And it's been a year since Apple released AirTags... It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but if third-party accessories are an indication, AirTags are doing pretty well. Show...

Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads....

Josh has a 15-year old iMac that he wanted to be up to date with security updates, but it doesn't support macOS Monterey. So he found a way to finagle the operating system on his old Mac. We also discuss how sharing your Netflix account might be dangerous, and how fake reviews will soon be illegal in the UK, and whether it can be enforced. Show Notes : Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vu...

DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services. Show Notes : Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina Introducing DuckDuckGo for Mac: A Private, Fas...

Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking. Show Notes : Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format Apple releases macOS 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 and more PowerBook 500 (could use two batteries) Police Rec...

New malware, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, and why iOS auto-updates take so long to update. We discuss Apple's potential iPhone hardware subscriptions and discuss the new Universal Control feature in macOS Monterey. Show Notes : New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS Users Google Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability Apple's Craig Fed...

We follow up on our recent episode explaining the jargon used in cybersecurity, explaining hacking and cracking, black hats and white hats, and more. Show Notes : Episode 230: The Jargon Episode Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com , and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event. Show Notes : CaddyWiper: New wiper malware discovered in Ukraine Halo Invades SXSW With a ‘Swarm’ of 400 Drones Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio...

Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues. Show Notes : Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air CVE database Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the...

Russia has deployed malware against Ukraine in the lead up to its invasion; we have details on the cyber weapons they used. Third-party web browsers for the iPhone and iPad are forced to use WebKit, but want to be free from this requirement. And Apple's Spring Event is next week. We have a preview of what we hope is coming, along with some Peek Performance Prognostics. Show Notes : HermeticWiper m...

The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home. Show Notes : New Gmail Spam Filtering Rules: Check Your Spam Mailbox T2 Mac security vulnerability: Password...

Apple has issued a mixed assortment of security updates, Microsoft is changing the way they warn about macros in Word and Excel documents, and we take a deep dive into end-to-end encryption, explaining why your security and privacy online depend on it. Show Notes : Apple fixes active zero-day vuln with macOS 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3 CISA orders federal agencies to update iPhones, Macs until...

A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data wi...

We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue. Show Notes : iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while w...

We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released...

A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac. Show Notes : Safari 15 IndexedDB Leaks Exploiting IndexedDB API information leaks in Safari Google Analytics declared illegal in the EU (well, not exactly) "Google Analytics may soon be banne...

New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers. Show Notes : New SysJoker Backdoor Targets Windows, Linux, and macOS How to make $13 million on the App Store with scam apps (Twitter thread) Wordle clone maker blatantly ripped off the original game,...

Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices. Show Notes : Microsoft fixes harebrained Y2K22 Exchange bug that disrupted email worldwide “NoReboot” attack: Threat actor...

Amazon Alexa gave a dangerous answer to a child asking for a challenge; how much can we trust AI to provide safe, reliable information? We also look at the new RedLine malware, and discuss some iCloud settings to help you get back into your account if you've forgotten your password, and one that lets you set up a legacy contact. Show Notes : RedLine malware shows why passwords shouldn't be saved i...