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 371 Episodes.
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Facebook Blunders, Sloppy Russian Hackers, and More
October 5th, 2018 | 27 mins 15 secs
Two major blunders have led a lot of people to question the security and privacy of Facebook. Some Russian hackers were caught trying to access a wi-fi network in the Netherlands. And law enforcement forced someone to open their iPhone X using Face ID.
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macOS Mojave Is Here
September 28th, 2018 | 33 mins
macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted).
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What iOS 12 Means for You
September 21st, 2018 | 32 mins 9 secs
We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro.
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Is the Mac App Store Really Safe?
September 14th, 2018 | 32 mins 32 secs
We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that.
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Coming Soon from Apple
September 7th, 2018 | 28 mins 23 secs
We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store.
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Advanced Persistent Threats by Nation-State Caliber Threat Actors
August 31st, 2018 | 30 mins 30 secs
We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out.
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Can You Prevent Google from Tracking Your Movements?
August 24th, 2018 | 30 mins 29 secs
Google tracks your movement even when you tell its apps not to. We discuss this, and tell you how to turn off this "feature." We also discuss the latest Apple and security news.
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What's a Botnet, and How Do They Work?
August 17th, 2018 | 27 mins 1 sec
We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news.
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Should You Be Concerned About Porn Blackmail Emails?
August 10th, 2018 | 28 mins 43 secs
Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more.
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Security Software Deep Dive: How Intego NetBarrier Firewall Works
August 3rd, 2018 | 25 mins 33 secs
We take a close look at how Intego's NetBarrier firewall works. We explain how its multi-pronged defense keeps you safe, and discuss how best to set it up.
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Episode 41: Malware Masquerades as an Intego Software Installer
July 27th, 2018 | 29 mins 17 secs
Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing.
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How to Protect Your Digital Legacy
July 20th, 2018 | 31 mins 41 secs
We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad.
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Security Software Deep Dive: How Antivirus Works
July 13th, 2018 | 32 mins 12 secs
After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works.
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How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Software Is Working Smoothly
July 6th, 2018 | 31 mins 45 secs
We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news.
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How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Hardware Is Working Properly
June 29th, 2018 | 28 mins 25 secs
We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future.
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Lock Down and Secure Your Router
June 22nd, 2018 | 26 mins 51 secs
We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure.