Intego Mac Podcast

Handcuffs Made of Tissue Paper

December 27th, 2017  |  28 mins 12 secs

Search engines collect and harvest lots of data about you, what you look for, where you are, and what you buy. We explain how you can tell Google to store less of their data, and how to change to a more privacy-friendly search engine. And we explain what Apple's "differential privacy" is all about.

Tom Cruise Is in Every Starbucks

December 20th, 2017  |  30 mins 16 secs

With just a few days before Christmas, we discuss how to safely shop online in the holiday season and all year round. We also talk about a recent Apple firmware update for AirPort base stations, one that patches the KRACK exploit.

This Is Potemkin Security

December 13th, 2017  |  28 mins 14 secs

Apple discovered an embarrassing bug on December 2, and had to rush out a hurried update to fix it. We discuss this, look at the best way to back up iOS devices, and explain a change that Apple has made to iOS that trades security for convenience.

I Have Root

December 6th, 2017  |  27 mins 7 secs

We discuss the recent serious vulnerability that affects macOS High Sierra, which prompted Apple to rush out a security update. We explain what this means, and how important it is to keep your Mac up to date.

Tom Cruise Is in the Row Behind You

November 29th, 2017  |  29 mins 47 secs

We look at a fake antivirus blog that's distributing malware, and we discuss why you need to protect your Mac when you're at the coffee machine. Because Tom Cruise might be lurking near your Mac.

Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple)

November 22nd, 2017  |  32 mins 29 secs

passwords, security

Kirk and Josh take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin?

November 15th, 2017  |  32 mins 49 secs

security

Kirk and Josh talk explain what two-factor authentication is and why you should use it, then discuss Bitcoin, and explain how some apps and websites hijack your processor to make (virtual) money.

iOS Apps and Privacy; Amazon Wants to Open Your Front Door

November 8th, 2017  |  28 mins 4 secs

security

Kirk and Josh talk discuss recent issues around apps having access to your iPhone's or iPad's camera all the time. They then wonder if they'd let Amazon go into their homes when no one's there to drop off packages.

New Mac Malware, and Apple's New APFS File System

November 1st, 2017  |  25 mins 25 secs

intego, macs, malware, security

Intego's 20th Anniversary, and a Look at Apple's Face ID

October 23rd, 2017  |  34 mins 48 secs

face id, intego, security

Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long chat with Serge Kameni, a long-time Intego developer, about the company's early years, then discuss Apple's Face ID, coming with the iPhone X.

Introducing the Intego Mac Podcast

October 5th, 2017  |  26 mins 27 secs

emergency sos, face id, ios 11, macos high sierra, office for mac

Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long introduce the Intego Mac Podcast and discuss Apple's recent operating system upgrades, and take a close look at Apple's security and privacy features.