Intego Mac Podcast

Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more

About the show

Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series.

Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long.

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Episodes

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Episode 249: Apple's New M2 MacBook Air

    July 21st, 2022  |  28 mins 26 secs

    Apple's new M2 MacBook Air is the first change in the popular laptop's form factor since its introduction in 2008. We also look at a change in Facebook's tracking URLs, and how running ChromeOS could bring an old Mac back to life.

  • Episode 248: Lockdown Mode

    July 14th, 2022  |  28 mins 22 secs

    Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click.

  • Episode 247: Prime Day Shopping Safety Tips

    July 7th, 2022  |  25 mins 38 secs

    Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free.

  • Episode 246: The iPhone at 15

    June 30th, 2022  |  28 mins 3 secs

    We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far.

  • Episode 245: Everything You Can Do with iCloud

    June 23rd, 2022  |  27 mins 31 secs

    We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account.

  • Episode 244: Apple's Planned Obsolescence

    June 16th, 2022  |  27 mins 26 secs

    We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.

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    Episode 243: Apple's New Operating Systems: macOS Ventura, iOS 16, & iPadOS 16

    June 9th, 2022  |  31 mins 37 secs

    Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month.

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    Episode 242: Waiting for WWDC

    June 2nd, 2022  |  26 mins 18 secs

    As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.

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    Episode 241: Ellie’s Data Auction

    May 26th, 2022  |  26 mins 45 secs

    Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.

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    Episode 240: The Pros and Cons of Sideloading Apps on iOS

    May 19th, 2022  |  29 mins 31 secs

    Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.

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    Episode 239: Requiem for the iPod

    May 12th, 2022  |  27 mins 2 secs

    Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms.

  • Episode 238: Apple AirTags: One Year On

    May 5th, 2022  |  26 mins 45 secs

    Apple has provided some clarification to its plan to remove old and in the way apps from the App Store. Microsoft has been working on a VPN that isn't a VPN it works a little differently from Apple's VPN that isn't a VPN. And it's been a year since Apple released AirTags... It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but if third-party accessories are an indication, AirTags are doing pretty well.