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  1. macduke

    Thoughts on quitting life?

    Anyone here just feel like quitting life? No, I'm not talking about suicide. I enjoy living. I love my wife, my three year old daughter, and my one year old son. I just sometimes wonder if the life I'm living needs to change in some significant way. I can't quite put my finger on it. I have a...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • change fake information life phony privacy quitting reality social media unplug
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Community Discussion
  2. M

    Concerned about Apple's face sync / machine learning approach

    Listening to John Gruber's The Talk Show interview with Federighi and Schiller at WWDC 2016, Federighi said: A year later when the face sync feature was actually introduced, he said: I'm a bit concerned that that is a VERY different approach to syncing machine learning info about photos...
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    • pppp6
    • Thread
    • app developer developer ios 10 privacy security web apps web developer web development
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
  4. W

    Lockscreen Privacy

    Hello, I'm experiencing a weird problem. My iPhone 7 on iOS 10.3.1 refuses to accept my settings for lockscreen privacy. All sliders in the Touch ID & code menu for accessing things like direct reply, home kit etc. from locked phone are disabled, but I'm still able to see every message...
    • Wowereit
    • Thread
    • code direct reply lockscreen privacy settings touch id
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iPhone
  5. D

    I need to hand my rMBP in for repairs. Is FileVault enough to keep my data private?

    My 2014 rMBP is in need of a display repair (also, one of the rubber feet fell off, which apparently means that the whole underside has to be replaced...). I have to hand it in at the Apple Store in the next few days and I am concerned about the privacy of my data. I tend to be somewhat paranoid...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • filevault filevault 2 genius bar mackbook privacy repair rmbp security
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. RichardF

    Can an app developper see the device's mobile # in iOS 10?

    How much data about the device can an app have access to in iOS 10 and do I block things beyond the location, notification and cellular Data?
    • RichardF
    • Thread
    • ios mobile number privacy
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iOS 10
  7. miknos

    Third-party microphone access (Gboard)

    I've been using the latest version of Gboard (Google keyboard) and it's great. I use it without full access for obvious reasons and it works just fine. Same with Swype btw. Something that Gboard stands out is the dictation option. Everything is transmitted to google servers when you're...
    • miknos
    • Thread
    • gboard google keyboard privacy security
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 10
  8. AaronMc

    How to stop predictive text from searching my emails?

    I have an iPhone SE, running iOS 10.2 I love the predictive text option, but ever since the change to iOS 10, my phone has begun making predictive text suggestions based on (I assume) the content of my work emails. For example, in iOS 9, if I just typed the letter R, the predictive text...
  9. Skald

    Pre-installed cookies?!

    I just bought a new 2015 27" iMac. I have barely used it, only gone online two or three times, and I have only transferred a dozen files from my old Macbook Pro. Nevertheless, when I went to Foxfire preferences, I found scores of cookies. I just now deleted exactly 100 cookies that I do not...
  10. MarkShark

    Why is there a shared PC in my Finder bar?

    I just did a format and reinstall of Sierra on my Macbook Pro and there is an unknown device in my Finder sidebar. Screengrab: According to its info it's a PC (despite having 'linux' in the name). I haven't allowed any kind of sharing and my WiFi is locked down with no unknown devices...
    • MarkShark
    • Thread
    • privacy security sharing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  11. D

    Apple watch struggle aka damn Apple...

    Hey, so, my mom got Apple Watch as a gift. Cool. She doesn't have an iPhone, I do. Less cool. An iPhone is needed at least for setting up the watch. Yay. So now I ask you for help. I have set up mom's watch and I would be really happy if someone experienced could help set the watch so that my...
  12. M

    Safari vs Chrome Security and Privacy: Which is better?

    Safari vs Chrome Security and Privacy: Which is better? I am looking to see what people think about Safari (9 to 10+) and Chrome (Version 52+) in regards to security and privacy. But specifically on MacOS and not on iOS or Windows. I have yet to find a compelling article on comparing both. Thanks!
  13. T

    Whatsapp and messenger are wrong!

    While the "fashion" is to have encrypted messages, a new app appear to have it wright. TCHAPPER. It is all about privacy around you. All the messages, notifications and pictures are coded so no one except you can read them, you just need touch id to decode. it has a lot of features but mostly it...
  14. miknos

    iCloud Safari (bookmarks only)

    Is there a way to enable ONLY bookmarks syncing and not all browsing history? I don't want Apple having access to my p̶o̶r̶n̶ personal browsing history.
  15. l0renz

    Malware on my Mac?

    Hi all Recently I downloaded a disk image file from the internet which had some consequences. It installed MacKeeper and a HelperBar safari extension. Those are the files I could find. However, when I read articles on the internet, some words from that article are highlighted, to point out it's...
    • l0renz
    • Thread
    • access enforcement file junk malware privacy scam security spam
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: macOS
  16. A

    Why doesn't Apple offer me the choice to opt-out of this "Differential privacy"?

    Some people do work on their devices that is very private in nature. By buying an Apple product I am not wishing to opt in to being a consumer research study specimen, why am I not given the opportunity to opt out? Even without a profile or identity attached to the information collection I am...
  17. VulchR

    iTunes, privacy, and billing information....

    I do not use a credit card with iTunes. Instead I top up my account with gift vouchers so that I have a balance in credit. I can forgive Apple (just barely) for not allowing me to use my iTunes balance to pay for photo albums from iPhoto. However, what functionally anencephalic moron...
  18. J

    location and privacy problem

    Hello, im using iphone 6s with ios 9.2.1 when i waked up i saw that my iphone privacy was reset (( which app to have access to photo mic contacts etc ..)) without my permission ? how that happened ? i mean it like the first time when you install a new app like whatsapp for example it ask you...
    • jweesm
    • Thread
    • help iphone problem iphone6s location phone6 privacy reset
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPhone
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