Tyler Stephen
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13 macOS 27 Golden Gate Tips Worth Knowing
Two settings moved in this release without Apple saying so.
How to Turn On FileVault and Encrypt Your Mac
A shut-down Mac with FileVault holds no more readable data than a lump of metal.
How to Protect Your Mac From Malware and Ransomware
XProtect checks for new malware signatures every twenty-four hours, silently.
How to Set Up Safe User Accounts on a Shared Mac
An administrator account can open any file on the Mac, belonging to anyone.
How to Use Precision Finding to Locate an AirTag
When you reach the AirTag, the distance is replaced by the word here.
How to Reset a Forgotten Mac Password
Resetting your password locks the login keychain, permanently.
How to Play a Sound on a Lost Device or AirTag
A Chipolo tracker can reach 120 decibels, about the level of a chainsaw.
How to Share Files Safely in iCloud Drive and Dropbox
A shared iCloud folder uses only your storage, not the other person’s.
How to Track Lost Luggage With an AirTag
The link stops working the instant you come within Bluetooth range.
How to Share Your Location From an iPhone
Sharing through Find My and through Family Sharing are different switches.