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Safari users: Where did your extensions go?

September 25, 2018 admin apple, extensions, how to, Mac, MacOS, safari, safari 12, Security world, Technology, WWDC

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Safari has begun blocking legacy extensions installed from outside the Extensions Gallery. Unfortunately, implementation of this policy has been abrupt, with little explanation for users on why their extensions are being yanked. Let’s look at how Apple’s new policy and how its application impacts security.

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Where did the tech support scam blacklist go?

May 11, 2018 admin 101, how to, How-tos, scambaiting, tech support scam, TSS

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000

We’ve removed our blacklist of recognized tech support scammers from our tech scam support page. Here’s what we’re doing instead.

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How Hard Is it to Upgrade the RAM in a New iMac? An Investigation by a Noob

October 24, 2017 admin apple, DIY, how to, imac, repair, upgrade, Videos

Credit to Author: Jason Koebler| Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:17:50 +0000

To save $600 on an upgrade, I immediately took a knife to my brand new computer.

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How to Make the ‘Delete’ Key Actually Delete Files in MacOS’s Finder

August 18, 2017 admin apple, DIY, how to, MacOS

Credit to Author: Jason Koebler| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:37:00 +0000

A simple, six-step process in order to make “Delete” perform the function printed on the key.

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How do I secure my social media profile?

February 23, 2017 admin 101, cybercrime, how to, How-tos, instagram, LinkedIn, phish, phishing, privacy, social media, spam, Twitter

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:00:07 +0000

Quitting social media entirely can be unrealistic, or at least seriously unfun. So it’s important to take a moment to check out account settings before you start, to make absolutely sure you’re okay with the service’s default settings.

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