Passwords app Archives

Tech Optimizer

April 2, 2025

Shield up to 5 devices from the evil internet with McAfee Total Protection

McAfee Total Protection offers a two-year subscription for less than , covering up to five Apple devices, significantly reduced from the regular price of 9. The subscription includes AI-powered antivirus protection, a virtual private network, web protection, identity theft protection, and personalized safety education. It also features a password manager, personal data exposure protection, and credit monitoring. This limited-time offer allows stacking of codes for up to ten years of coverage, but the software can only be added to a maximum of five devices at once.

Tech Optimizer

October 31, 2024

Beyond antivirus: Other essential tools to protect your Mac

Macs are facing an increasing number of cybersecurity threats, with malware targeting macOS rising from eight families in 2021 to 21 in 2023. To protect against these threats, users are advised to implement antivirus software, maintain regular backups using tools like Apple's Time Machine and cloud services, enable the built-in firewall, use password managers for secure password storage, and utilize a VPN for secure internet connections, especially on public Wi-Fi.

Winsage

October 24, 2024

This Mac App Makes Finder More like Windows’ File Explorer

Indie Mac utility Supercharge, developed by Sindre Sorhus, enhances Finder to provide a more familiar experience for Windows users, including a cut and paste functionality that uses Command+X and Command+V shortcuts. Users can activate this feature in Supercharge Settings under Tweaks > Finder. Additional Finder tweaks include the ability to delete files with the Delete key, open files with the Return key, and create plain text files using Option+N. Supercharge also offers quality-of-life upgrades such as hiding all windows except the active one, quitting applications with Shift+Command+Q, and customizable keyboard shortcuts for various functions. The utility is available for purchase on the developer's website or Gumroad, with price adjustments for users in countries with lower purchasing power.

Winsage

June 10, 2024

Apple’s standalone Passwords app syncs across iOS, iPad, Mac, and Windows

Apple has introduced the Passwords app at WWDC 2024, which enhances iCloud Keychain by allowing users to sync passwords across a wider range of devices, including Google Chrome and Android platforms. The app offers centralized storage for Wi-Fi passwords, the ability to share passwords with designated groups, and deeper integration with Apple logins and family sharing setups. Users can access all password-related information in a single, user-friendly interface.