How iTunes Changed Apple
iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at ...
14 Jan 202133min
New Year’s Resolution: Cull Your Notifications
There's new malware attacking cryptocurrency apps, WhatsApp warns users about data it is sharing with Facebook, and Apple loses a copyright fight with a company that virtualizes iOS so security resear...
7 Jan 202132min
A Brief History of Adobe Flash Player: From Multimedia to Malware
On December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash Player is officially dead. This browser plugin, which provided multimedia content for the early internet, has been plagued by security issues, and became the most exp...
31 Dec 202031min
Looking Back on the Year in Apple Security
As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers. ...
24 Dec 202032min
Understanding Apple’s App Privacy Information
Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Win...
17 Dec 202035min
What Do You Want for Christmas?
Apple announces new over-the-ear headphones, AirPods Max, and we discuss whether these meet the needs of our hosts. Apple doubles down on anti-tracking rules, and WhatsApps complains about Apple's com...
10 Dec 202035min
A Week with the New MacBook Air
We discuss how new security features in macOS Big Sur can make it difficult to install certain apps. We talk about Amazon Sidewalk, a feature that will share your bandwidth from Amazon devices. We loo...
3 Dec 202036min
Black Friday; Securely Dispose of Your Old Mac; The HomePod mini
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, we give some tips on buying older devices that may be insecure. We discuss how to audit your subscriptions with Apple, so you don't pay for what you're no...
26 Nov 202033min
