Kirk McElhearn
Co-Host of Intego Mac Podcast
Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more on his blog Kirkville. He is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, TidBITS, and several other websites and publications. Kirk has written more than twenty books, including Take Control books about iTunes, LaunchBar, and Scrivener.
Kirk McElhearn has hosted 375 Episodes.
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Episode 375: TikTok, TP-Link, and Apple AI
December 19th, 2024 | 27 mins 55 secs
TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks.
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Episode 374: Apple Intelligence Is Finally Here
December 12th, 2024 | 29 mins 31 secs
New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates.
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Episode 373: Tim Cook on Retirement, the FBI on Encryption, and ChatGPT on Forbidden Names
December 5th, 2024 | 29 mins 28 secs
Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.
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Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing
November 28th, 2024 | 28 mins 40 secs
The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Episode 371: What to Look for When Choosing a Wi-Fi Router
November 21st, 2024 | 29 mins 32 secs
We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.
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Episode 370: Hands On with the M4 iMac and New Apple Intelligence Image Tools
November 14th, 2024 | 30 mins 58 secs
We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.
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Episode 369: A Potpourri of Apple News
November 7th, 2024 | 29 mins 50 secs
The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.
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Episode 368: New M4 Macs and the First Apple Intelligence Tools
October 31st, 2024 | 30 mins 14 secs
We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.
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Episode 367: Apple Intelligence is Here! (Well, Almost)
October 24th, 2024 | 29 mins 55 secs
A few last minute thoughts before next week's Apple product announcements. We take a look at Apple Pay marking its 10th year as an Apple financial service. And we've got a hands-on with Apple's Writing Tools, part of the new suite of Apple Intelligence features.
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Episode 366: New iPad mini and iPhone Mirroring on Mac
October 17th, 2024 | 30 mins 11 secs
Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.
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Episode 365: A Gaggle of Google Stories, and Leaked MacBook Pro M4
October 10th, 2024 | 29 mins 34 secs
This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.
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Episode 364: Things to Check When Transferring Data to a New iPhone
October 3rd, 2024 | 28 mins 56 secs
Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.
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Episode 363: iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Hands On, and Big Brother TVs
September 26th, 2024 | 30 mins 24 secs
We discuss what's patched in Apple's latest operating systems, and more importantly, some of what isn't. Models of some brand name TVs are phoning home with screenshots of your viewing habits. Telegram changes its terms of service in a way which won't make criminals happy. And of course, we're hands on with Apple's new Watch and iPhone.
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Episode 362: Apple Account, New Apple Operating Systems, and Passwords App
September 19th, 2024 | 30 mins 37 secs
We discuss what's new in the latest Apple operating system updates, including security patches and our favorite features. We talk about a change to Apple ID that everyone needs to know about. And we take a special look at the Passwords app, which many users may start seeing for the first time.
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Episode 361: Apple's New iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods
September 12th, 2024 | 30 mins 13 secs
We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.
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Episode 360: Trade In Your iPhone
September 5th, 2024 | 30 mins 29 secs
A European Union consumer advocate describes how Apple fails to comply with DMA. An explanation why Touch ID doesn't always work: you may have negligible fingerprints. It's possible to receive a damaged iPhone replacement instead of a repaired one. And trading in your Apple devices might be a good idea right now, because prices are looking good.