Upcoming Contact Key Verification Feature Promises Secure Identity Verification for iMessage
MacTalkOctober 2023GLENN FLEISHMAN 8 November 20234 comments Upcoming Contact Key Verification Feature Promises Secure Identity Verification for iMessage Apple relies on increasingly outdated notions of end-to-end security for your messages with other people. While...
The Hidden Secrets of the Fn Key
MacTalkOctober 2023ADAM ENGST 16 November 202326 comments The Hidden Secrets of the Fn Key Even if you’ve used the Mac for decades, I suspect you have never fully understood the Fn key. Not helping is the fact that Apple sometimes calls it the Function key, but all...
Best Password managers to protect your data on iOS and macOS
MacTalkOctober 2023 Best Password managers to protect your data on iOS and macOS Charles Martin | Nov 04, 2023 Using unique and strong passwords for every website is a must for internet security. Too few people know how to do this, and that's where password managers...
How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free
MacTalkOctober 2023How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free Amber Neely | Nov 28, 2023 Image Credit: Apple Although the famous Charlie Brown Christmas special will exclusively be on Apple TV+ this year, it will be free for all to watch for a limited period....
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
MacTalkOctober 2023ADAM ENGST 21 October 2023 How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17 William Gallagher | Nov 27, 2023 NameDrop on iOS 17 Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to...
Astropad Darkboard review: a perfectly portable artboard for the iPad Pro and iPad Air
MacTalkOctober 2023ADAM ENGST 21 October 2023 Astropad Darkboard review: a perfectly portable artboard for the iPad Pro and iPad Air Astropad Darkboard review Astropad Darkboard 4.5 / 5 Buy from Amazon Make drawing on your iPad easier with the Astropad...
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MacTalkDecember 2023 The following new members joined in November: Karen Benson Charles Buckley Diane Madson Brian Meads Anthony Southwell Contents Click for special offers to Mac Users Groups members.Website design by Blue Heron Web...
Update a New iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring from Your Old iPhone
MacTalkOctober 2023 ADAM ENGST 22 September 202319 comments Update a New iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring from Your Old iPhone Along with releasing iOS 17.0.1 yesterday (see “OS Security Updates Address Three More Exploited Vulnerabilities,” 21 September...
Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse
MacTalkOctober 2023 Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse Thomas Sibilly | Sep 09, 2023 Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock 3.5 / 5 Buy from Amazon The Satechi Multimedia Pro Dock is a Thunderbolt 4 dock that brings out the most in...
Mozilla Says Modern Cars Are Data Collection Nightmares on Wheels
MacTalkOctober 2023 ADAM ENGST 7 September 202320 comments Mozilla Says Modern Cars Are Data Collection Nightmares on Wheels Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included team has evaluated the privacy stances of 25 carmakers, introducing its extensive report with: Car makers have...