How to Remotely Access Your Mac

Posted on May 19, 2013June 2, 2023 by Tim Hannon in iCloud or AppleID, Remote Access, Security/Privacy, Services

Do you want to remotely access your Mac so you can open applications and edit files on it? This is an increasingly common request. Here’s a quick overview of a few ways to remotely access your Mac.

Comparing Personal VPN Services for Mac Users

Posted on April 7, 2013November 18, 2022 by Tim Hannon in Encryption, Security/Privacy

Would you like to secure your Internet connection when you’re using a public wireless network at a hotel, coffee shop or airport? If so, you should consider using a personal VPN service like Cloak or TunnelBear.

Introduction to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

Posted on December 17, 2012February 20, 2015 by Tim Hannon in Encryption, Networks, Remote Access, Security/Privacy

Do you use your laptop on public wireless (wi-fi) networks? Do you own a business and want to give remote staff a way to securely connect to your office network? If so, then you should know about VPNs.