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  1. SuperDuperMan

    Want to Start a YouTube, Reddit, MacRumors, FaceBook and InstaGram Account BUT AFRAID OF DOXXING.

    Hello, kinda new to the forums, I definitely lurk a lot to read up on the new iPhones coming in a few weeks but anyhow, I'm wondering what you guys here on this forum have to say about privacy issues when it comes to doxxing? I want to start a youtube channel/blog in where I post daily; the...
    • SuperDuperMan
    • Thread
    • dox facebook freedom instagram macrumors political correctness privacy reddit social media youtube
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Community Discussion
  2. Raging Dufus

    Management Engine and security/privacy issues on Intel-based Macs

    This thread is a continuation of discussion starting on Page 2 of the "Backdrop - Distraction-free tool for classic Mac OS" thread, regarding the Management Engine (ME) included in firmware of x86/64 Intel (and possibly other?) CPU's. Many of these chips are running in early Intel-based Macs...
  3. K

    Apple annonymous e-mails and alternatives

    Hi, So apple introduced anonymous e-mail available after iOS13 launch. Idea is cool so you do not have to pass your real e-mail to services. Since this is nice, are there any services that offer similar functionality? I know few of them, like: - https://temp-mail.org/en/ (thougn it looks like...
  4. Lifeisbrilliant

    iPhone Bat Messenger: designed for your privacy

    Hi everyone, I am one of the developers of Bat Messsenger:) Bat Messsenger(BAT) is a secure messenger. It will never collect user data because it uses end-to-end encryption. Your messages will be only stored in your phone rather than BAT's server. Its features are designed to protect your...
  5. katbel

    One more thing about disabling Background app refresh

    For people who cares about battery consumption and privacy I just discovered it is not enough to just disable it in general prefs. You will see an empty list of on or off. If you are with the generic Background App refresh off then check each one of your apps in Settings where they are listed...
    • katbel
    • Thread
    • battery ios ipad iphone privacy
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iOS 12
  6. supergaia

    problem under security and privacy

    Hi i have installed fantastical 2 not i have uninstalled it and i search for flexibits & fantastical and delete the files and folder , i have used appcleaner but in the security and privacy option i still have fantastical 2 under contacts , calendars ... how can i get rid of it? and have on...
    • supergaia
    • Thread
    • fantastical 2 privacy security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  7. Bojack Horseman

    Privacy focused email provider that compatible Mail app

    I'm trying to distance myself from Google as much as possible. What are some email alternatives to Google's G-mail that's more privacy focused, and that works with Apple's Mail app? Protonmail doesn't seem to work with the Mail app unfortunately . I know they have their own app, but I'm a real...
  8. flusher

    Universal FaceBlur photo editor

    APPSTORE LINK FaceBlur allows you to blur out faces with just one tap of a button. And more! Blur out sensitive information on your documents or screenshots, license plate of the car you selling, odd people on your selfie or unnecessary product trademarks. Get your privacy a boost using simple...
  9. K

    Safari link tracking can no longer be disabled

    Safari link tracking can no longer be disabled "With privacy and online tracking being such a large problem and major concern for many users, you would think that browser developers would give you the option to disable anything that could affect your privacy. [...] Unfortunately, this no longer...
  10. 4

    iPhone 7/Plus Calls on airplane mode and more

    Dear community, I'm just wondering if it would be ok to share my story here. Just to let you know how Apple treats loyal customers (using Apple since 2006, iPhones since 2008). Since May 2018 I have issues with my iPhone 7: - calls on airplane mode (WiFi disabled), - unable to connect to the...
    • 4356870
    • Thread
    • airplane mode apple support customer relations ios11 iphone7 malfunction privacy privacy breach
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iPhone
  11. Giuanniello

    Safari vs Cookies

    Good morning everybody, how are you doing today? Here very nice weather, time to ask the dog to take me out for a hike but first I want to ask you guys something, is there a way to avoid the damn cookie nightmare on Safari? I mean, I am looking at a camera I am lusting after and when I open...
    • Giuanniello
    • Thread
    • cookies privacy safari
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  12. D

    iCloud End-To-End-Encryption

    With all the recent news regarding Facebook's data-hoovering app, entire databases of stolen passwords and general debate about privacy or the lack thereof, I was wondering whether Apple is still actively focusing on improving security on their iCloud service? It's actually been three years...
  13. N

    Any advice on replacement case/protector for 6S

    Hello, Am looking to replace the case for my 6S and am interested in getting: a Privacy Screen glass protector - public transportation usage a case that would allow the above screen protector Am not fond of Otterbox Defender kind of bulky cases but need something that would protect the phone...
  14. D

    General Privacy Issue with iOS Snapseed

    I have Snapseed installed on my iPhone. I decided not to use it anymore so instead of uninstalling it I disabled the access to my photo library Settings -> Privacy -> Photos -> Snapseed -> Never Snapseed still has access to my photos though! There is the option to open photos from device (as it...
    • dialogos
    • Thread
    • photos privacy snapseed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iOS 12
  15. akash.nu

    Online security and privacy is important.

    I am not sure if this has been shared here. At least, I have not come across it. Here is an awesome video from Rene Ritchie and being a privacy and online security advocate I could not help but share.
  16. TheBruno

    How to Remember Microphone Access for App

    Every time I launch a particular game, Mojave likes to ask me about the app using the microphone. I wish it just remembered my preference. Is there a way to save this setting?
  17. 2

    Little Snitch & Micro Snitch worth it for protecting privacy?

    In this day and age with all the stuff going on about companies tracking you and stealing your personal info to sell to others. I really want to safeguard myself as much as possible. Companies can't be trusted anymore, yes I'm pointing the finger at you Google, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram...
  18. I

    What is WeatherPrivacy Pro?

    I found this app on my iPad and I have no idea what it is. After a search of the app store and the internet I didn't have any luck finding info there either. And a screenshot inside the app once you set a password.
  19. 2

    Other How to send photos without revealing location metadata

    I don't want to turn off the location data for the camera app, because I like the auto geotagging function to tag where my photos are taken. This definitely helpful when using the Photos.app in macOS. But one thing I would like is for it to strip that location data before I send/share the photo...
    • 212rikanmofo
    • Thread
    • camera geotag iphone location macos photos privacy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPhone
  20. Q

    Help in Encrypting My MBP and External Backup HD's

    I've a MacBook Pro running High Sierra with an internal SSD and 2 external HDD's for backup. The first external is using Time Machine and the other is using Carbon Copy Cloner, in order to be bootable if needed. None of those 3 HD's are encrypted. For security/privacy I've been using encrypted...
    • qqurioustiger8945
    • Thread
    • encrypt external hd filevault internal hd mac os extended journaled privacy ssd
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: macOS
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