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Does a Mac come with antivirus?
Find out what Apple does to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware – and whether Apple's built-in antivirus is enough.
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Is a VPN safe for iPhone/iPad?
VPNs protect your data and hide your location, but are they safe to use, will they slow your iPhone down, and could you fall foul of the law?
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Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
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Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac
Looking for cheap antivirus software to protect you from the latest threats to your data and identity? Here are the best antivirus deals and the best free antivirus options.
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Best VPN Deals – Find a cheap VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad
Unlock regional content and get improved privacy and security with a VPN. Here are the best deals for the cheapest VPN services.
Reviews
Intego VirusBarrier Scanner review
Intego's free VirusBarrier Scanner is free, works well and meets almost all of your needs, what's not to like?
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Vision Pro isn’t out yet but Apple has already patched a serious zero-day flaw
visionOS 1.0.2 patches WebKit flaw that “‘may have been exploited.”
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iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3 updates patch a zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited
WebKit flaw may have been exploited in the wild.
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Your Magic Keyboard just got a rare update to fix a serious security flaw
The keyboard will update on its own when connected to your Mac.
How-To
How to stop and delete iPhone calendar spam
Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
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Avira Prime for Mac review
Avira Prime provides a good selection of security tools, including a VPN and junk file deletion.
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iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever
Operation Triangulation spyware targets four vulnerabilities on pre-iOS 17 iPhones.
How-To
Checking your Mac for viruses. Wait, what?
macOS does a pretty good job of stopping malware from attacking your Mac. But there are steps you can take to further protect yourself including scanning your Mac for viruses.
How-To
How to use a VPN on a Mac
Want to view content not available in your country and prevent anyone from tracking you as you browse the web? Here's how to set up and use a VPN on your Mac.
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How to know if your Mac has been hacked
Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.
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Apple will now tell us when governments demand push notification records
Apple had previously been barred from sharing such info by the federal government.
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How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security
Security researchers discover how Apple's super-secure setting can be tricked—but there isn't much to worry about.
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