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Google LLC background item on Mac: Is it a virus?

Learn how the Google LLC process ends up on a Mac’s background items list, what it does, how to handle it, and whether it poses security or privacy risks.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Utilizing a privacy screen: Advantages, usage, and selection guidelines

Ensuring a decent level of privacy is no walk in the park, and a privacy screen for your computer can take it up a notch – here is how.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Diving deep into the dangerous world of free VPNs

Explore the risks of free VPNs: compromised security, data limits, and hidden costs. Learn why they're not truly free and how to choose safer options.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Adobe Genuine Service Alert removal from Mac

Learn how to disable Adobe Genuine Service Alert on Mac, which can be either a legitimate dialog or a form of malware activity aiming to manipulate users.

David Balaban
David Balaban

“Ask You” pop-up virus: how to remove from Mac

With some Mac users currently being overwhelmed with fake “Ask You” pop-ups that appear in the Notification Center, here is a sure-shot way to get rid of them.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Data breach prevention: Strategies for businesses using Mac systems

Protecting Mac-based businesses: Strategies to prevent data breaches and safeguard sensitive information. Learn access controls, updates, encryption, and more.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Meta Security Scam: “Your Page Has Been Disabled”

Beware of the new Meta Security scam that wrongfully states your business page has been disabled and thereby lures you into revealing sensitive information.

David Balaban
David Balaban

12 common macOS Monterey problems and their solutions

Having issues with macOS Monterey? This article covers 12 common problems and their solutions.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Critical Virus Alert Mac pop-up scam

Get the big picture of an ongoing pop-up scam that exploits website permissions to display Critical Virus Alert notifications on Mac computers.

David Balaban
David Balaban

How to completely uninstall Citrix Receiver from Mac

Learn how to remove all the components of Citrix Receiver software from Mac in case you don’t plan on using it further and it’s taking up too much disk space.

David Balaban
David Balaban