Tag Archives: Keychain

Tips and tricks for securing your Mac

SecurityIconXSecuring your Mac and the online services you use revolves around layering your security options, so not only do you have your computing content secured by a proper password, but it is also properly packaged for security. In addition, how you configure your Mac can greatly affect how secure it is.

There are several easy approaches you can follow to ensure your Mac is as secure as possible, especially Continue reading

Fix Outlook 2011 forgetting passwords

OutlookIconXIf you use Microsoft Outlook 2011 for OS X, after upgrading to OS X Mavericks you might find the program periodically forgetting passwords for your various accounts, and continually prompting you to enter them.

This may happen when the computer wakes from sleep, or may happen after a period of inactivity, Continue reading

Built-in options for encrypting data on your Mac

SecurityIconXData encryption is an important consideration if you keep sensitive or otherwise private documents on your Mac. While data encryption is not always necessary, such as for servers that can be physically secured in a closet, if a system can be stolen or opened so the drives can be removed, encryption is perhaps the only way to ensure your data is secure. Continue reading