http://macmost.com http://macmost.comhttp://macmost.com/podcasts/security-podcast.jpg The Practical Guide to Mac Security is a video podcast with tutorials and explanations that will enable the typical home and office Mac user to secure their Mac from dangers like malware, online account break-ins, data loss, and online scams. For more free daily video tutorials for Mac and Apple users, visit http://macmost.com/ The Practical Guide to Mac Security is a video podcast with tutorials and explanations that will enable the typical home and office Mac user to secure their Mac from dangers like malware, online account break-ins, data loss, and online scams. MacMost en http://macmost.com Wed, 10 May 2017 20:02:03 +0000 Wed, 10 May 2017 20:02:03 +0000 Copyright MacMost mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost Technology/Software How-To Technology/Tech News Technology Technology/Gadgets no mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost Copyright MacMost MacMost nonadult The Practical Guide to Mac Security is a video podcast with tutorials and explanations that will enable the typical home and office Mac user to secure their Mac from dangers like malware, online account break-ins, data loss, and online scams. The Practical Guide to Mac Security is a video podcast with tutorials and explanations that will enable the typical home and office Mac user to secure their Mac from dangers like malware, online account break-ins, data loss, and online scams.questions@macmost.comMacMost 01Intro.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 1. Introduction 0 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 1. Introduction clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)An introduction to the podcast. Find out what you will learn.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 03StrongPasswords.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 2. Improving Your Passwords 0 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 2. Improving Your Passwords clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)The weakest point in most peoples’ security is their passwords. Almost all security failures are simply a matter of weak passwords. Learn what a weak password is and how to create a strong password. Strong passwords should be computer-generated random passwords. You should only ever use a password once.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 04TwoFactor.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 3. Using Two-Factor Authentication 0 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 3. Using Two-Factor Authentication clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)When available you should also use two-factor authentication. When you log into a site you not only need to enter your password, but also a code received on another device or via text message. This is important for securing your most important online accounts like email, iCloud and more.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 05SafariPasswords.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 4. Password Management 0 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 4. Password Management clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Using strong passwords doesn’t require much extra effort if you use a password manager, such as the one built into Apple products. Or, you could use a third-party password manager.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 06SecurityQuestions.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 5. Security Questions 0 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 5. Security Questions clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)If you are asked to enter answers to security questions for a website or service, you should avoid using real answers as they can be easily guessed. Instead, use random passwords which will prevent your account from being compromised.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 07WhatToDo.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 6. What To Do If Your Accounts Have Been Compromised 0 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 6. What To Do If Your Accounts Have Been Compromised clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)If you fail to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication and your accounts are hacked, find out what you should do first. It is important to act quickly to avoid more damage and identity theft.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 08DoYouNeedAntivirus.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 7. Do You Need Anti-Virus Software? 0 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 7. Do You Need Anti-Virus Software? clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Experts and non-experts disagree on whether you need to buy anti-virus software for your Mac. But macOS already contains anti-virus protection that operates quietly and without any settings or controls. Often third-party “anti-virus” software is just a waste of money that causes more problems and should be avoided.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 09ThreeRules.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 8. Three Simple Rules 0 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 8. Three Simple Rules clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)To keep your Mac free of malware you need to follow three simple rules: Don’t download software from sites you don’t trust, keep your Mac up-to-date, and stay informed. Find out how to follow these three rules and stick to them.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 10Gatekeeper.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 9. Using Gatekeeper 0 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 9. Using Gatekeeper clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)macOS will try to stop you from downloading and installing software that is not from the Mac App Store or has not been signed by registered developers. Learn how this protects you and how to get around the protection if you need to.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 11UserAccounts.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 10. Mac User Accounts 0 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 10. Mac User Accounts clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Each person using a Mac should be logged into their own account. Doing so will protect you from security issues and make your Mac experience better. Anyone else you let use your Mac should be using a Guest account.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 12VPN.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 11. Secure Connections with VPN 0 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 11. Secure Connections with VPN clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)If you are connecting to Wi-Fi away from home or work you should be using a VPN. This keeps your online transactions safe and secure from compromised Wi-Fi systems and on-the-air snooping.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 13Phishing.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 12. Phishing Scams 0 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 12. Phishing Scams clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Just because an email looks like it comes from a service you use, doesn’t mean that it is from that service. It is easy for email to be faked in order to get you to hand over your passwords and other personal information. Find out how to protect yourself from this very common scam security weak point.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 14WebScamsAndCalls.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 13. Web Scams and Phone Calls 0 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 13. Web Scams and Phone Calls clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Other scams will use fake web ads and unsolicited phone calls to try to gain access to your Mac or online accounts. Learn how to recognize and avoid these scams.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 14. 0 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 14. clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 15OnlineScams.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 15. Social Engineering Scams 0 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 15. Social Engineering Scams clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)The web is teeming with scams. Classified sites and shopping sites, while legitimate, may harbor malicious threats in the form of common cons and scams.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 16TimeMachine.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 16. Time Machine Backups 0 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 16. Time Machine Backups clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Great overall security protection is provided simply by backing up. In addition, this protects you from physical disasters, theft, or simply your own mistakes. Every Mac user should get an inexpensive backup drive and start using Mac’s built-in backup system.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 17CloudStorage.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 17. Storing Files in the Cloud 0 Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 17. Storing Files in the Cloud clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)If you use cloud storage, such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox, then you have a certain amount of protection since the files live on remove servers. This can make recovering from a physical disaster or theft very easy.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 18FileVault.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 18. FileVault 0 Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 18. FileVault clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)MacBook users should consider using macOS’s built-in encryption. This prevents someone from stealing your Mac and accessing your data. Without FileVault, it is possible from someone to get to your data even if they can’t log on to your Mac.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 19OnlineBackups.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 19. Online Backups 0 Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 19. Online Backups clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Local backups are easy and provide a lot of protection, but online backups provide off-site backups which will protect you in case both your Mac and local backup are destroyed or stolen. They are also handy for users who travel often.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 20UPS.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 20. Using a UPS 0 Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 20. Using a UPS clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)A simply battery system can protect your Mac from short power outages and let you gracefully shut down your Mac in the case of longer ones. A UPS can also be used on your Wi-Fi system to prolong your Internet connection in case of a power failure.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 21FindMyMac.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 21. Find My Mac 0 Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 21. Find My Mac clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)If your Mac is stolen you may be able to track it if you have enabled the Find My Mac feature. This will also let you remotely wipe your Mac in some cases.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 22SuspiciousSharing.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 22. Suspicious Sharing 0 Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 22. Suspicious Sharing clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Old-fashioned file sharing can still be useful at home or work, but it opens up a security vulnerability if you connect to a public network.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 24WiFiPasswords.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 23. WiFi Passwords 0 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 23. WiFi Passwords clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)You may not think it is important to set a Wi-Fi password in your home. But without one, the data being sent from your Mac and other devices may by unencrypted and easy for someone to snoop. You should set a password and also be wary of public Wi-Fi that does not require a password.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 25PrivateBrowserWindows.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 24. Private Browsing 0 Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 24. Private Browsing clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)The Private Window feature in Safari is handy, but perhaps not for the reasons you think. It does not really provide any security or hide your browsing activity from your ISP or work IT department.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost 26Selling.mp4 http://macmost.com The Practical Guide to Mac Security: 25. Selling Your Mac 0 Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 25. Selling Your Mac clean MacMost questions@macmost.com (MacMost)Before you sell or give away your Mac, you should log out of all of your accounts, wipe the hard drive and re-install the original operating system that came with your Mac. You can do this by booting in a special Internet Recovery mode.mac,security,privacy,apple,macmost