Safe mode is an important troubleshooting tool. It boots the OS in such a way that it uses the bare minimum files and apps to start and run. This can help you isolate issues, figure out where problems ...

If your Mac is having issues, starting it in Safe Mode can be a good way to troubleshoot it. Safe Mode starts your Mac without starting any other programs, so you can test whether it's a program ...

In the wake of Flashback, everybody's asking if Macs are still safe. Here are six easy tips on how to be your own gatekeeper. Senior writer Seth Rosenblatt covered Google and security for CNET News, ...

Your Mac is a mighty machine, but in some ways it’s got some pretty human problems. That includes getting messy and catching a bug. The occasional spring cleaning or malware scan are well and good, ...

If you own an Intel-based Mac, watch out. There’s a malware strain that’s after your data. It’s called MetaStealer, and it slipped right past the radar of many Mac experts. Gone are the days when ...

I know that anyone can access my computer whenever I’m not looking, so I’ll try to prevent others from getting at my private data. When you initially set up your Mac, OS X creates a single user ...

Your Mac holds a lot more than just files. It carries your personal information, payment data, messages and every online account you access. Keeping that information ...

Malicious computer hacking takes a variety of forms. A hacker can attempt to damage your computer or steal personal data by planting malicious code in software, monitoring your wireless network for ...

Ransomware rarely discriminates between platforms, and quite a few Trojans out there specifically target Apple computers. Mac users must be every bit as vigilant for spam and phishing scams as users ...