Category: privacy

  • How to Check sha256 Hash of a File on Mac

    How to Check sha256 Hash of a File on Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Check sha256 Hash of a File on Mac Need to check the sha256 hash of a file? You can easily check the SHA 256 checksum of any file in macOS from the command line. We’ll cover two different command line tools to verify a sha256 checksum on…

  • How to Stop HomePod Always Listening

    How to Stop HomePod Always Listening

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Stop HomePod Always Listening Apple’s HomePod and HomePod Mini smart speakers are always listening, waiting for your “Hey Siri” command so that it can quickly follow orders to get things done. Some privacy buffs may wish to temporarily or permanently turn this listening feature off, depending on…

  • How to Check Privacy Data for Apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, & PC

    How to Check Privacy Data for Apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, & PC

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Check Privacy Data for Apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, & PC Have you ever wanted to check the kind of personal data that’s collected by a particular app during usage? Specifically, the data that’s used to track you or link to your identity? Apple makes it easy…

  • How to Stop Emails from Loading Remote Images in Mail for iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    How to Stop Emails from Loading Remote Images in Mail for iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Stop Emails from Loading Remote Images in Mail for iPhone, iPad, & Mac Sometimes emails include formatting and images to make an email look better or more presentable, like an email newsletter. But did you know that some of those remotely loaded images can also serve as…

  • How to Stop Apps from Using Cellular Data on iPhone & iPad

    How to Stop Apps from Using Cellular Data on iPhone & iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Stop Apps from Using Cellular Data on iPhone & iPad Do you want to prevent certain apps installed on your iPhone or iPad from accessing your cellular data? Many people have limited cellular data plans, so it’s easy to see why you might want to limit or…

  • How to Select Email for New iMessage Conversations on Mac

    How to Select Email for New iMessage Conversations on Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Select Email for New iMessage Conversations on Mac Do you want to hide your phone number for new iMessage conversations started from the Mac? This is something that a lot of users may wish to do for privacy reasons. Well, you’ll be pleased to know that you…

  • How to Disable FaceTime on iPhone / iPad

    How to Disable FaceTime on iPhone / iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Disable FaceTime on iPhone / iPad Do you want to disable FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad completely? Apple gives users the option to turn off the FaceTime functionality on their devices, so whatever the reason you want to turn off FaceTime, you can do that. Let’s…

  • How to Limit App Access to Photos on iPhone or iPad

    How to Limit App Access to Photos on iPhone or iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Limit App Access to Photos on iPhone or iPad An interesting privacy feature allows iPhone and iPad users to have complete control over which apps can access the photos on their device. If you’re interested in limiting which apps can access your device photos, read along. This…