Gatekeeper, part of the Mac's security system for ensuring files you download or install on your Mac are safe to use, has been around in one form or another for quite a while. Primarily intended to prevent various forms of malware from...
Mac owners who have upgraded to macOS Catalina have probably noticed a lot of new features and changes to existing functionality. But they may not have really been aware of how much Apple has improved Mac security. Today we’ll look at some of the changes and how they keep your Mac safe from intrusion.
Software solution offers compatibility for macOS 10.15 Catalina OWC has announced the availability of SoftRAID 5.8, adding compatibility for the latest macOS, 10.15 Catalina. OWC’s SoftRAID Software RAID solution provides five different RAID volume levels and unparalleled performance and data...
Need a new Mac but don't want to spend "New Mac money"? This guide has you covered on how to research a successful used Mac purchase.
macOS Catalina has some interesting new features, including Screen Time and Sidecar, and new apps, including Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV, that essentially replace iTunes. But behind the scenes, macOS Catalina has a number of new security features designed to...
Welcome back for another edition of the Networking and Security Series. Last time, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using virtual private networks (VPNs), and in today's article we'll compare top VPN providers. Other posts in this series have...
Menu Bar apps sit in your Mac's menu bar and provide access to an array of features and services, all with just a simple click or tap of the app’s menu bar icon. They can bring additional productivity, utility, or...
Over the next few weeks, Rocket Yard is treating you to a series of articles about networking and security. We'll cover a variety of topics, beginning today with a primer on DNS (Domain Name System). DNS is an essential component of the...
For many of us, the Mac's Mail app is the most often used app in our collection. It has so many features that for most of us, we only touch the surface of what it can do. In this Rocket...
