As you know when it comes to software updates, I’m all for waiting to see if issues occur on other people’s computers – not my clients. This time is no exception as I have waited quite a few weeks before posting this but to be honest, on reflection or not sure why I waited because …
Category: MacOS
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Aug 09 2025
Watch out for Fake CAPTCHAS
You’re browsing a sketchy website—maybe looking for a firmware update, maybe trying to stream Downton Abbey without paying—and suddenly, a CAPTCHA pops up. “I’m not a robot,” it says. You click the box. You feel validated. You are human. But then… your browser redirects, your CPU spikes, and your inbox starts getting emails from a …
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Aug 07 2025
The end of the Intel Mac (aka, your mac)
It’s official. Apple has finally done what it’s been threatening since 2020: macOS 15 “Tahoe” is the last stop for Intel-based Macs. If you’re still clinging to that 2019 MacBook Pro like it’s a vintage wine, it’s time to accept the truth: your machine is now a glorified email terminal with a slowly shrinking future. …
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Mar 29 2025
Telstra email is now a little harder
Telstra, surprise surprise, are making life just that little bit harder. I have spoken about Telstra before and their threat to leave the email business. I have also rabbited on about the advantages of not using an OptusNet, Telstra, iinet email address at all. The article I rushed out last warning everyone about Telstra shutting …
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Mar 12 2025
Your login password is now very important
You might be getting the impression that lately I am posting a lot about passwords. And you’d be right. I am determined that 2025 will be the year that passwords for my clients will be easy and secure. An increasing number of you are using our Password service and that’s great but regardless of whether …
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