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Locking your Mac when you’re away from your desk

When it comes to computers, it’s better to be safe than to risk losing or exposing your data. One of the simplest and most reliable ways to protect your Mac and all the information it contains is to lock it with a solid password. It’s not enough to log off your Mac Some people “lock”… Continue reading Locking your Mac when you’re away from your desk

Here’s how you can lock your Mac

Your Mac holds plenty of important files that you simply cannot risk losing or exposing to unauthorized parties. One of the best ways to protect your computer and all the data it contains is to lock it with a password when it’s not in use. It’s not enough to log off your Mac Some people… Continue reading Here’s how you can lock your Mac

Don’t know how to lock your Mac? Here’s how

Confidential data stored in your Mac is at risk of exposure if you leave your desk with your computer on. One of the most effective ways to protect your data is to lock your Mac with a password. It’s not enough to log off your Mac Some people “lock” their Mac computer by logging off… Continue reading Don’t know how to lock your Mac? Here’s how

Lock your Mac easily for added security

If you left your desk now, how would you know if your Mac is secure? What if a nosy employee or passerbyer decided to snoop around on your machine when you’re not around? Or what if your Mac is stolen while it’s still powered on? The thief will have unlimited access to all your confidential… Continue reading Lock your Mac easily for added security

How to lock your Mac easily for added security

Do you ever worry you may be leaving private information exposed on your Mac when you leave to grab a drink or use the bathroom? What if a nosy employee or thief jumps on your computer and sees or steals your confidential information? It may sound unlikely, but it can happen. So if you’re looking… Continue reading How to lock your Mac easily for added security

Leaving your desk? Here’s how to lock your Mac

Imagine it’s an ordinary day at your office and you decide to get up and leave your desk to grab a drink. You walk out the door, get what you need and are back 5 minutes later. You plop down into your seat, and immediately notice something is different. There are confidential documents open on… Continue reading Leaving your desk? Here’s how to lock your Mac

The Ashley Madison hack and your company

You’re probably all too aware of the Ashley Madison hack by now. Maybe you are closely following the names and people involved, perhaps you don’t care or most likely you are somewhere in the middle. No matter where you find yourself standing on this issue, it should be used as a valuable learning tool for… Continue reading The Ashley Madison hack and your company

Learning from the Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison hack is simply the latest case of a big time company having valuable data stolen. It’s a trend that shows no signs of subsiding, so you would be foolish to not pay attention to it. Want to know what your business should learn about security from this scandal? Here are three important… Continue reading Learning from the Ashley Madison hack

Takeaways from the Ashley Madison hack

Regardless of what you think about the Ashley Madison hack, it is big news when it comes to data security. While your company may not be as big or deal with such a sensitive topic like Ashley Madison, you can still be at risk. This scandal can serve as a springboard to improving security throughout… Continue reading Takeaways from the Ashley Madison hack