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5 ways to tell if your Mac is infected with a virus.
Mac OS Security

5 ways to tell if your Mac is infected with a virus.

Is your Mac behaving strangely? Whether you're seeing ads you can't explain or your system is unusually slow, you might assume the problem is malware. And you could be right in this case.

16 July 2026 · 13 min read
The first malware detection on Mac M1
Mac OS Security

The first malware detection on Mac M1

Until now, many people still believe that macOS is more secure than Windows. While this is largely true, in recent years, the number of Mac computers infected with viruses and malware has started to increase. 

16 July 2026 · 2 min read
How to check application access on macOS
Mac OS Security

How to check application access on macOS

Many applications installed on macOS need to access some content such as cameras, contacts, microphones, etc. So how to review the permissions of applications on macOS?

16 July 2026 · 2 min read
How to add trusted phone numbers to Apple ID
Mac OS Security

How to add trusted phone numbers to Apple ID

You should note that a reliable phone number is all you need to gain access to your account in the event of a password loss, so make sure you only add a friend / friend's number. Very confident.

16 July 2026 · 4 min read
5 ways malware can easily infect a Mac
Mac OS Security

5 ways malware can easily infect a Mac

There are actual Mac security threats and many problems resulting from user behavior. Here are some dangerous practices that can infect malware on a Mac.

16 July 2026 · 9 min read
How to check Zoom running a secret web server on the Mac
Mac OS Security

How to check Zoom running a secret web server on the Mac

Recently, a serious vulnerability was discovered in Zoom, the popular online meeting application for Mac. This article will show you how to check if Zoom is running a secret web server and how to remove it.

16 July 2026 · 3 min read
How to keep your MacBook safe in public?
Mac OS Security

How to keep your MacBook safe in public?

If you regularly connect to free Wi-Fi hotspots your data may be at risk from snoopers and hackers. Follow these instructions to keep your data safe as possible.

16 July 2026 · 8 min read
Forgot Password to access Macbook?
Mac OS Security

Forgot Password to access Macbook?

The fact that users forget their password to log on to a computer, Macbook is a frequent occurrence. However in this case many people will not know how to do it?

16 July 2026 · 5 min read
How to fix 'Wifi: No Hardware Installed' error on Mac OS X
Mac OS Security

How to fix 'Wifi: No Hardware Installed' error on Mac OS X

In case your Mac has errors Wifi: No Hardware Installed. You should not worry too much because this error is completely fixable. In the following article, Network Administrator will guide you through the steps to fix the error.

16 July 2026 · 5 min read
How to set up shortcuts to quickly lock Mac OS X screen
Mac OS Security

How to set up shortcuts to quickly lock Mac OS X screen

When the Mac is put into sleep mode, users will have to enter the password if they want to use it. However, we can completely set shortcuts to quickly turn off the computer when needed.

16 July 2026 · 3 min read
How to activate Hey Siri on macOS Sierra
Mac OS Security

How to activate Hey Siri on macOS Sierra

One of the most prominent features on the macOS Sierra is Siri of iOS. On iOS devices, users can quickly activate Siri by voice with the command 'Hey Siri', but currently, on macOS Sierra, this feature is not available. However, if you want Mac users can still activate Hey Siri on macOS Sierra manually.

16 July 2026 · 2 min read
What is lost + found folder on Linux and macOS?
Mac OS Security

What is lost + found folder on Linux and macOS?

On Linux, users use the fsck (file system check) command to check for corrupted system files. Fsck can find corrupted files on the file system. If any files are found to be corrupted, fsck will remove the corrupted data from the file system and move to the lost + found directory.

16 July 2026 · 6 min read
Show ~ / Library folder on macOS Sierra
Mac OS Security

Show ~ / Library folder on macOS Sierra

Directory ~ / Library / on macOS Sierra contains preference files, cache and application data. However, by default, the User Library folder is hidden on macOS Sierra. In some cases you may have to display and access this folder.

16 July 2026 · 2 min read