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Security and Troubleshooting
Security and Privacy
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
AirDrop not working? Here's how to troubleshoot!
Help! I need somebody
Having issues with your Apple devices? Here's how to get help!
Fixing that hiccup
macOS Big Sur not installing properly? Try these troubleshooting tips!
Ultimate Guide
What to do if you run into real problems with your iPhone
Two-Factor Authentication
improving account security
Add an extra layer of protection to your Skype account by enabling 2FA
Secure your iPhone!
Worried about getting your Twitter account hacked? Set up 2FA to protect it
Secure your iPhone!
Protect and secure your Google account with 2FA — here's how to set it up!
Mastering iCloud
Keep your iCloud account secure with two-factor authentication
Shields up!
Arlo's latest Indoor Camera with privacy shield is available for pre-order
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The newest Arlo smart security camera provides both protection and privacy with a slick automated shield.
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Use our list of smart locks to choose the best combination of brains and brawn to protect your home.
Investigated
Apple under investigation for 'Sign in with Apple' button
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According to two sources familiar with the matter, Apple's new privacy-focused sign-in button is under investigation by the United States Department of Justice.
New info
Apple gives developers additional guidance on App Store privacy labels
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Apple has updated its information for developers on how to correctly implement app privacy information on the App Store.
Transparent
Apple wants to protect privacy — Facebook wants to 'inflict pain'
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Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, literally wants to inflict pain on Apple, on Tim Cook. To make them hurt. To lobby the government against them, to claim anti-trust, to do everything they can to paint Apple dirty. Why?
danger danger
It seems that even the M1 chip is susceptible to malware
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It shouldn't surprise you that even the M1 chip can get infected with malware.
Troubleshooting
AirDrop not working? Here's how to troubleshoot!
How do you troubleshoot AirDrop if it's not working on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Here are some fixes you can try!
Back it up!
After disaster strikes, follow these steps to restore your Mac
If your Mac crashes and you lose it all, you can restore it back to its current state thanks to backups. Here's how to do so.
Keep it secure
There's a few different ways to securely hide photos on your iPhone
There may come a time when you want to hide some photos or video on your iPhone from others. Here are a few ways to go about it.
Out of date
The Gmail iOS app is now warning users that it is out of date
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After two months without an update to theoretically avoid displaying privacy labels, the Gmail app is now out of date with no update available.
Stern warning
European Union's antitrust chief warns Apple about new privacy features
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Margrethe Vestager, the EU's antitrust chief, warns Apple to ensure its new privacy features apply to itself as much as third-party apps.
Color at night
Review: The dual-lens EZVIZ C3X Outdoor Camera shines in the dark
Can an affordable smart camera that doesn't require a subscription really outshine the competition at night? The answer may surprise you.
Secure video
These HomeKit cameras work with iOS14's Face Recognition and Activity Zones
iOS 14 brings some powerful new capabilities to HomeKit Secure Video-enabled cameras like Face Recognition and Activity Zones. Here's all of the cameras and doorbells that support the latest and greatest HomeKit features.
Online Security
Keep track of your passwords securely with up to 70% off NordPass today
It's important to use different passwords practically everywhere, but with so many sites and accounts, remembering all your passwords can be pretty tough — especially if they're harder to crack. Luckily, NordPass can remember all your passwords for you so you never have to worry about forgetting.
Tim talks
Apple shares Tim Cook's speech about privacy on its YouTube channel
The speech, which Apple CEO Tim Cook gave at the CPDP conference, has been uploaded to the company's main YouTube channel
Pretty please
Facebook asks users to allow tracking for a better ads experience
Facebook is testing Apple's app tracking consent requirements before its formal release, asking users to opt-in to tracking for more personalized ads.
Good point
Apple privacy exec asked why Google remains its default search engine
During a roundtable discussion at the European Union's CPDP data protection conference, Apple's Jane Horvath was pressured on setting Google as the default search engine on iPhone.
BlastDoor
Apple implemented a new security system for iMessage in iOS 14
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The BlastDoor system prevents malicious code hidden within a message to have access to the operating system or user data.
Tim talks
Tim Cook describes privacy as 'one of the top issues of the century'
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The Apple CEO also said that he was hopeful that the United States would eventually adopt privacy regulations like the EU GDPR.
ASAP
Apple tells developers to verify tracking changes 'as soon as possible'
The company warns that without the user's permission, "you will not be allowed to track them and the device's advertising identifier value will be all zeros."
Troubleshooting
Having problems with Apple Music? Try these tips to fix the issue.
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Are you having issues with Apple Music, iCloud Music Library, or even iTunes Match? Here are some tips on how to fix those problems.