by Terry McAdams | Jul 13, 2023 | How-To, Mac, privacy
When we share data with others, we do so intentionally—a law firm sending a client legal documents, for instance. But those documents shouldn’t include ancillary information that might reveal other, more sensitive details. Because all digital files contain...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 11, 2023 | iPhone, Tip
Smoke from wildfires is causing significant air quality problems for much of Canada and the US. It’s important to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) before spending a long time outside, and that’s especially true for sensitive populations (children, the elderly, anyone...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 6, 2023 | How-To, Mac, privacy
Email may be the most common form of phishing, but it’s not the only one. Modern Web browsers support a technology that enables websites to display system-level notifications just like regular apps. These push notifications have good uses, such as letting frequently...
by Terry McAdams | Jun 27, 2023 | 1Password, iOS, password manager, Tip
Let’s say you use 1Password (or another third-party password manager) on an iPhone or iPad. When that’s the case, it’s easy to end up in a situation where your device will present passwords from both 1Password and iCloud Keychain, possibly along with another app. That...
by Terry McAdams | Jun 22, 2023 | Email, Facebook, Security, Tip
We’ve seen an uptick in attacks on Facebook accounts that generate email messages like the one below. It’s saying someone is attempting to reset your Facebook password in order to access your account. If you didn’t ask to reset your Facebook password within the past 5...
