Intego Mac Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
377 episodes of Intego Mac Podcast since the first episode, which aired on October 5th, 2017.
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Episode 265: Extreme Security and Privacy on the iPhone
November 10th, 2022 | 28 mins 15 secs
Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices.
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Episode 264: The Dangers of Verified Accounts on Social Networks
November 3rd, 2022 | 27 mins 40 secs
We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app.
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Episode 263: What's New in macOS Ventura
October 27th, 2022 | 30 mins 14 secs
We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store.
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Episode 262: Apple's Confusing New iPad Line
October 20th, 2022 | 31 mins 9 secs
Apple announced new iPads this week, and now the iPad line is confusing. We look at what this means for people who want to buy a new iPad. We also discuss the new Apple TV, and its Thread support, DuckDuckGo's new "secure" browser, and we have an update on the Lufthansa AirTag kerfuffle.
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Episode 261: Are AirTags Safe on Airlines?
October 13th, 2022 | 28 mins 52 secs
Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure.
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Episode 260: The EU Mandates USB-C Ports
October 6th, 2022 | 31 mins 47 secs
The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?
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Episode 259: The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses
September 29th, 2022 | 28 mins 8 secs
When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain.
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Episode 258: Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8
September 22nd, 2022 | 30 mins 36 secs
Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac.
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Episode 257: Hello, iOS 16!
September 15th, 2022 | 29 mins 16 secs
iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of.
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Episode 256: Apple's Far Out Event
September 8th, 2022 | 27 mins 38 secs
Apple has introduced this year's models of the new iPhone, iPhone Pro, and also unveiled a new, rugged Apple Watch, and 2nd generation AirPods Pro. We discuss the new features in these devices.
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Episode 255: Email Privacy: Apple Hide My Email and DuckDuckGo Email Protection
September 1st, 2022 | 29 mins 13 secs
We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware.
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Episode 254: Which Is More Secure: Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode?
August 25th, 2022 | 29 mins 7 secs
Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject javascript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and a passcode to determine which is more secure.
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Episode 253: Car Hacks, Facebook Tracks, and Windows on Macs
August 18th, 2022 | 27 mins 48 secs
We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam.
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Episode 252: Google Begs Apple to Replace iMessage with RCS
August 11th, 2022 | 30 mins 48 secs
Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.
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Episode 251: Tom Cruise and the Leap Second
August 4th, 2022 | 29 mins 23 secs
Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers.
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Episode 250: Is Your Car the Next Security Risk?
July 28th, 2022 | 29 mins 20 secs
Cars are the next target for hackers; we look at vulnerabilities in standalone GPS devices, and we also discuss how Honda shrugged when presented with security vulnerabilities. We also go over the recent Apple operating system updates, and look at how Content Caching on a Mac may prevent security updates from being installed automatically.