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The Checklist by SecureMac

SecureMac presents The Checklist. Hosted by Ken Ray, each week The Checklist hits security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From how-to's and safety tips, to security news of the day, The Checklist by SecureMac takes a conversational, solutions oriented approach to security for the average user. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!

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securemac.com

Latest episode

Nov 26, 2025

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Episodes

Checklist 010: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2 10.11.2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2   Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist   And send us an email: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 009 - Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1 03.11.2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1   Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And send us an email: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 008: Password Dos and Don'ts 27.10.2016

Passwords Dos Don'ts: Simple steps you can take to keep your online life locked up. Take a look at the list on our site: SecureMac.com/Checklist Send us an email: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 007: Security in macOS Sierra 20.10.2016

This week, five security features in Apple's latest desktop operating system - macOS Sierra.   Don't forget, you can look over all of the topics on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got feedback for us? We'd love to hear it! Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 006: Spotting Security Scams 13.10.2016

This week, five ways to spot and stop security scams. Don't forget, you can look over all of the steps on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist . Got feedback for us? We'd love to hear it! Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 005: Securely Sell Your Mac 06.10.2016

This week, five steps to securely selling, donating, or passing along your Mac. Don't forget, you can look over all of the steps on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist . Got so feedback for us? We'd love to hear it! Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 004: Secure Your New mac - Part II 29.09.2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part Two   Items on the list: - Automating File Backups - Turn on Find My Mac - Turn on FileVault - Review your privacy settings - Disable Spotlight Suggestions   Check out all ten items from this list at Securemac.com/checklist Get in touch with us: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 003: Securing Your New Mac - Part I 22.09.2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part One Items on the list: - Multiple user accounts for multiple users - Require password on startup and waking your Mac from sleep - Enable automatic updates - Enable the built-in Firewall - Use Gatekeeper to limit the apps that are allowed to run your Mac Check out all ten items from this list at Securemac.com/checklist Get in touch with us: ch...

Checklist 002: Securing Your New iPhone 15.09.2016

On this week's Checklist: Starting your new (or new to you) iPhone securely. - Be prepared - Unboxing and setting up your new iPhone - Starting services and security features - Pairing your Apple Watch - if you have an Apple Watch - Updating your apps Got Feedback for us? Send it in: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 001: Selling Your Old iOS Device 08.09.2016

This week's Checklist: Selling Your Old iOS Device - Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone - Make a backup of your iOS device - Wipe your device and remove it from Apple services - Contact your carrier to unlock your device - Maximize your iPhone's resale value Got Feedback for us? Send it in: checklist@securemac.com

The Checklist 000: Check in Each Thursday 06.09.2016

SecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Nicholas Raba, Nicholas Ptacek, and Ken Ray hit security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to secure new hardware, each show contains a set of easy to follow steps meant to keep you safe from identity thieves, hackers, malware, and other digital...

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