Long-time readers of the Rocket Yard have probably heard us mention Apple's FileVault Encryption, which is a way to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac. In this Mac 101 article, we'll take a detailed look at FileVault, how it...
Your Mac's user account password gives you access to all of your user data as well as many services included with the Mac OS. That’s why if you should ever forget the account password, you may be in real trouble; stuck...
Safari is the most popular web browser for the Mac, and why not; it's fast, easy to use, and it comes with every Mac. These eight tricks (sixteen, if you count the tip included with each trick) can make you...
As has been widely reported, vulnerabilities in the Thunderbolt interface have been disclosed by security researchers. “Thunderclap", as it is known, is a set of vulnerabilities that take advantage of issues with the way Thunderbolt operates and allows a device connecting...
Choosing the six best free and almost free Safari extensions is generally a fun task, though this time I had to be a bit more careful, because of the changes made in Safari 12, as well as in macOS Mojave....
In the world of Windows PCs, one popular thing to do -- instead of lugging around a laptop on your travels -- is to load up a USB flash drive with what are called portable apps. These are applications that...
Every January 28th, data security groups from around the world host Data Privacy Day events. In the United States, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) organizes events to raise awareness of data privacy and how important it is in today's...
When asked what browser they use on their Mac, most people will respond with Google Chrome or Apple Safari. Some will mention Firefox and Opera as alternatives to the big two. It seems each browser has its advocates, with browser...
Safari Technology Preview, often referred to as STP, is a web browser for the Mac. STP was designed as a testbed to evaluate new browser technology that Apple is considering using in future releases of Safari. Think of it as...
