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The Checklist by SecureMac

SecureMac presents The Checklist, a weekly Mac security show focused on Apple hardware and ecosystems - that’s Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, as well as the apps and operating systems that run them. The Checklist offers cyber safety tips, online privacy advice, updates, and commentary on the week’s security news — all with a focus on Apple and Apple devices. Hosted by “Mac OS Ken’s” Ken Ray and featuring special guest appearances by cybersecurity experts, The Checklist is a fun, accessible approach to privacy and digital security.
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Now displaying: 2016
Dec 29, 2016

This week, Nick, Nick and Ken review some of the top Apple security stories of 2016.

 

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Dec 22, 2016

On Checklist 016 - Five ways websites track you


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Dec 15, 2016

This week, a look at the SF MUNI hack. Not only was a public transportation system for a major city hacked, the hacker who hacked it was hacked as well. And it all could have been avoided with some of the best practices covered here each week on The Checklist.

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Dec 8, 2016

On the Checklist: Five Tips for Secure Browsing


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Dec 1, 2016

This week, we are answering listener questions covering:

iCloud Calendar Spam
Anti-Malware Software for Macs
iCloud Security
Routers, switches, and modems
Online banking


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Nov 23, 2016

On the Checklist: Safe Shopping Online

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Nov 17, 2016

On the Checklist: Safe Digital Travels

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Nov 10, 2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2

 

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Nov 3, 2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1

 

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Oct 27, 2016

Passwords Dos Don'ts: Simple steps you can take to keep your online life locked up.


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Oct 20, 2016

This week, five security features in Apple's latest desktop operating system - macOS Sierra.

 

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Oct 13, 2016

This week, five ways to spot and stop security scams.

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Oct 6, 2016

This week, five steps to securely selling, donating, or passing along your Mac.

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Sep 29, 2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part Two

 

Items on the list:

- Automating File Backups

- Turn on Find My Mac

- Turn on FileVault

- Review your privacy settings

- Disable Spotlight Suggestions

 

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Sep 22, 2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part One

Items on the list:

- Multiple user accounts for multiple users
- Require password on startup and waking your Mac from sleep
- Enable automatic updates
- Enable the built-in Firewall
- Use Gatekeeper to limit the apps that are allowed to run your Mac

Check out all ten items from this list at Securemac.com/checklist

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Sep 15, 2016

On this week's Checklist: Starting your new (or new to you) iPhone securely.

- Be prepared
- Unboxing and setting up your new iPhone
- Starting services and security features
- Pairing your Apple Watch - if you have an Apple Watch
- Updating your apps

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Sep 8, 2016

This week's Checklist: Selling Your Old iOS Device

- Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone
- Make a backup of your iOS device
- Wipe your device and remove it from Apple services
- Contact your carrier to unlock your device
- Maximize your iPhone’s resale value

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Sep 6, 2016

SecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Nicholas Raba, Nicholas Ptacek, and Ken Ray hit security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to secure new hardware, each show contains a set of easy to follow steps meant to keep you safe from identity thieves, hackers, malware, and other digital downfalls. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!

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