Passwords Becomes a Real App in macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18

Apple’s new Passwords app in macOS 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2 makes the company’s longstanding password storage and syncing features more straightforward and easy to use. It’s password management for the rest of us!

Beware Fake “Sextortion” Scams

Scams are starting to incorporate personal information stolen in data breaches, so you may get “sextortion” threats that purport to know your phone number, address, and more. […]

Share 2FA Setup for Team Access to a Single Account

When a team or family group needs to share 2FA codes, use an authentication app instead of SMS — or better yet, use a password manager that can both generate 2FA codes and share logins with a group.

Audit Your Trusted Device Lists for Greater Security

We all accumulate “trusted devices” in our Apple, Google, and password man-ager accounts, but it’s important to remove devices you no longer use because they could be security risks.

Apple’s iCloud Keychain Password Management Is All Many People Need

Apple’s iCloud Keychain password manager keeps improving, and we now recommend it, especially for those not already using a third-party password manager. Here’s how to use iCloud Keychain to store and enter secure passwords.

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them

If your organization has its own domain for email addresses — [email protected] — set up email authentication to help ensure your email is delivered and your domain can’t be spoofed for phishing.

What Is a “Managed IT Services” Model and Why Is It Important for Your Business?

You’ve chosen Apple devices to run your business. That’s great, but are you still dealing with each of those devices individually? If you hire a new employee, do you go to the Apple Store to buy a new Mac, bring it back to the office, spend a few hours installing the right software, and then […]

The Importance of Staying Updated

Major upgrades aside, we recommend installing updates as soon as they’re available. The danger from unpatched security holes is just too great nowadays.

Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots

Although it may feel like you’re having a private conversation with an AI chatbot, don’t share anything you wouldn’t tell a stranger.

You Should Almost Certainly Enable iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection

We recommend everyone who uses Face ID and Touch ID turn on Stolen Device Protection.