How to keep your private data private

August 11, 2022

The case of Facebook turning over private DMs to Nebraska police investigating a teenager’s abortion shows that your data can — and will — be used against you.

Apple does a pretty good job of safeguarding your data, but there are always holes, especially when using third-party apps and services.

Check out our how-to on keeping your data, web searches and messages safe.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

In the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overruled by the Supreme Court, and Facebook turning over a teenager’s private chats about her abortion to police, protecting your data is more urgent than ever.

The web browser Meta built into its iPhone apps can collect far more information about users than most probably realize. But you don’t have to use this sketchy browser. Leaving it is easy – here’s how.

When the Pittsburgh Pirates' Rodolfo Castro made an epic slide into third base, his iPhone also tagged the bag – we know because the handset flew out of his pocket and hit the base. The video is priceless.

Who doesn’t love saving money, saving space and saving your gadgets from running out of juice? You can do all three at once when you buy a SwitchEasy 4-in-1 MagPower Charging Stand. The compact charger powers up four devices at once. And you can get it at 30% off in the Cult of Mac Store.

On August 11, 1950, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was born. A merry prankster and an extremely talented engineer, he goes on to create Cupertino's early computers. He also serves a critical role as Apple's key peacemaker.

Apple aficionado Basic Apple Guy ran a “bracket” polling competition — think March Madness basketball, but without any perspiration — to determine the greatest macOS wallpaper ever. And Apple fans have spoken!

The actor's humorous request to be included in Apple TV+ programming has been answered. Hamm's been added to the third season of The Morning Show, expected to premiere this year.

The 737 Power Bank packs a 24,000mAh battery, three ports for charging devices (up to and including your MacBook) plus a handy digital display that shows you what the device is doing.

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"Sometimes motivation, wanting something, is a lot more important than having the real skill." — Steve Wozniak

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