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What is the BeAware application on Mac & Guide to remove it
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What is the BeAware application on Mac & Guide to remove it

Amalia Souris · July 31, 2024

Find out what BeAware is and how it ended up on your Mac. Learn how to remove this browser hijacker and protect your privacy.

Apple Explains Why Old Deleted Photos Started Resurfacing on iOS 17.5
iOS

Apple Explains Why Old Deleted Photos Started Resurfacing on iOS 17.5

Mahit Huigol · May 24, 2024

Apple has detailed the exact reason why deleted photos started resurfacing on the iOS 17.5. And no it is not what you think.

Cops Can Make You Unlock Your iPhone, but There’s a Catch
News

Cops Can Make You Unlock Your iPhone, but There’s a Catch

Amalia Souris · April 19, 2024

If you use a password or passcode to lock your phone, cops can’t make you unlock it. But if you use Face ID or Touch ID, they can force you.

Beware! Hackers Are Using Fake CleanMyMac Installers To Steal Your Data
News

Beware! Hackers Are Using Fake CleanMyMac Installers To Steal Your Data

Amalia Souris · March 28, 2024

Beware! Scammers are now using fake CleanMyMac X installers in an attempt to obtain your personal data, including passwords.

Apple Users Get Hit by MFA Bombing Attacks That Exploit System Glitch
News

Apple Users Get Hit by MFA Bombing Attacks That Exploit System Glitch

Amalia Souris · March 27, 2024

Beware! Don’t approve this Reset Password prompt, Apple users are being hit by an MFA bombing attack, exploiting a system glitch.

How To Use iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Against High-Profile Cyberattacks
Tips

How To Use iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Against High-Profile Cyberattacks

Tom Victor · August 24, 2023

Learn about the iPhone’s lockdown mode for enhanced security. Activate it easily and explore additional Apple device security tips.

How To Protect Your iPhone Number and Private Data
Tips

How To Protect Your iPhone Number and Private Data

Nick deCourville · August 21, 2023

Need a comprehensive guide on how to protect your iPhone number and private data? Check out our guide which covers a variety of topics.

How to Configure USB & Thunderbolt Security in macOS
Tips

How to Configure USB & Thunderbolt Security in macOS

Tom Victor · August 21, 2023

Discover Accessory Security Settings through a guide on macOS. Learn four different ways to configure USB and Thunderbolt security.

How to Delete Your Private Data from Apple’s Servers
Tips

How to Delete Your Private Data from Apple's Servers

Darryl Dsouza · August 14, 2023

In order to delete your private data from Apple’s servers you need to delete your Apple ID. Alternatively can also learn how to deactivate it.

How to Turn FaceTime On / Off on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
How-To

How to Turn FaceTime On / Off on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Arkaneel Khan · July 28, 2023

Learn how to turn off FaceTime on your iPhone and how to reactivate it. Turn off FaceTime for one contact and set a usage limit to FaceTime.

Here’s How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key on iPhone
How-To

Here's How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key on iPhone

Tom Victor · July 24, 2023

Ensure the security of your Apple account as you follow our step-by-step guide to create an Apple ID recovery key on your iPhone.

Best Ways To View and Remove Devices From Apple ID
How-To

Best Ways To View and Remove Devices From Apple ID

Arkaneel Khan · July 12, 2023

Learn how to remove devices from your Apple ID using iPhone, iPad, Mac, browser, and iCloud. Also learn when to remove devices from Apple ID.

Best Mac Antivirus Software for Businesses
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Best Mac Antivirus Software for Businesses

Arkaneel Khan · July 4, 2023

Learn about the best Mac antivirus solutions on the market. Learn about their best features, prices, and free trial period.

Why Parental Control Won’t Work on Mac: Parental Control Setup Guide
How-To

Why Parental Control Won't Work on Mac: Parental Control Setup Guide

Tom Victor · June 30, 2023

Tom Victor explains how parents can safeguard their children by setting up Parental Control on Mac and implementing restrictions on app usage.

Best Mac Antivirus With VPN in 2024
Tips

Best Mac Antivirus With VPN in 2024

Arkaneel Khan · June 26, 2023

Learn about the best antiviruses for Mac that have VPN services included. Find out their best features and pricing details.

Best AntiViruses for M2 MacBooks in 2024
Round-Ups

Best AntiViruses for M2 MacBooks in 2024

Arkaneel Khan · June 23, 2023

What are the best antiviruses for Macs with an M2 processor? What are their best features and what are their pricing details?

Protecting Your Computer: A Guide to the Best Mac Antivirus
Round-Ups

Protecting Your Computer: A Guide to the Best Mac Antivirus

Tom Victor · June 22, 2023

You should keep reading to explore the leading contenders for the best Mac antivirus software for your laptop or desktop.

How To Easily Fix Avast Not Working on Mac
How-To

How To Easily Fix Avast Not Working on Mac

Jeff Butts · June 22, 2023

Avast not working on Mac? Fix Avast issues on Mac by updating macOS, reinstalling the antivirus, or opting for an alternative antivirus.

How to Activate Lockdown Mode on Apple Watch
How-To

How to Activate Lockdown Mode on Apple Watch

Arnold Zafra · June 9, 2023

Apple has extended its Lockdown Mode to work on watchOS 10, too. Let’s look at what it does and how to activate it.

4 Expert Ways to Unlock iPhone Without a Passcode or Face ID
How-To

4 Expert Ways to Unlock iPhone Without a Passcode or Face ID

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2023

If you’ve forgotten the passcode for your iPhone and Face ID is failing you, you might wonder how to unlock it. Jeff Butts has the answers.

How to Check Microphone Usage on iPhone
How-To

How to Check Microphone Usage on iPhone

Darryl Dsouza · May 10, 2023

Are you worried about apps accessing the microphone on your iPhone? Read along to learn how to check microphone usage on iPhone.

How To Use Find My iPhone for Someone Else
How-To

How To Use Find My iPhone for Someone Else

Tom Victor · May 2, 2023

This article will teach you how to use Find My iPhone for someone else. It will also help you know how to add a new device to Find My app.

How To See If Someone Logged on to Your Instagram Account
How-To

How To See If Someone Logged on to Your Instagram Account

Tom Victor · April 24, 2023

If you want to see if someone has logged into your Instagram account, follow the steps here to check and secure your account.

Podcast
Thieves, Soccer, and a Dopey Kid – TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-27

Thieves, Soccer, and a Dopey Kid - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-27

Ken_Ray · February 27, 2023 · Add Comment

Thieves are stealing iPhones, punching in passcodes, and ruining people’s lives. Is it an iPhone problem or a person problem? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to sift through it. Plus, the first weekend of MLS on Apple TV and a kid AirDrops himself into jail.

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