So the daughter#2 is off and running with her new (refurb'd) MacBook Pro.
What about security for her as she's out and about with it using WiFi etc? I have. No. Idea. About Apple.
MacBook Security
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blackeagle603
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MacBook Security
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JohnOC
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Re: MacBook Security
The foremost security threat for a portable computer is physical, not software or network. It should be configured to lock itself (require a password) whenever it suspends or sleeps or when she shuts down or closes the lid.
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Netpackrat
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Re: MacBook Security
And combined with password protected encryption for your critical directories, there is realistically no way they are getting your data off. Just don't forget the password(s). That's how I have my Pro set up.
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Erik
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Re: MacBook Security
I don't know much about Macs, but I agree with the above.
Keep it password protected, encrypted, and backup often.
I was reminded of this video: Dont steal a hackers Mac
It's probably NSFW, but it shows what you could possibly do if your Mac gets stolen.
Keep it password protected, encrypted, and backup often.
I was reminded of this video: Dont steal a hackers Mac
It's probably NSFW, but it shows what you could possibly do if your Mac gets stolen.
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blackeagle603
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Re: MacBook Security
Yep, she's got it password protected. Not sure I understand the Apple firewall options/settings. Didn't have time to look closely yet...
"The Guncounter: More fun than a barrel of tattooed knife-fighting chain-smoking monkey butlers with drinking problems and excessive gambling debts!"
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic;" Justice Story
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic;" Justice Story