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Private Relay is a feature for iCloud+ users meant to guard their privacy online. We'll talk about what it is, how to make sure it's working, and why it made news this week. Plus a little bit about a little security update from Apple, all on Checklist No. 262, brought to you by SecureMac.

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What happens to your data when you die? Apple has made accessing that easier for your loved ones with Legacy Contacts. We'll talk about what those are, how to assign them, and how they can access your data once you're gone on Checklist 261, brought to you by SecureMac.

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An 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Security researchers have found the biggest bug in the world and it is apparently everywhere. We'll learn about Log4j, talk about Log4Shell, and figure out what the SHELL we can do about it.Plus - a plethora of updates from Apple this week. We'll hit those on Checklist No. 259, brought to you by SecureMac.

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If you're a Verizon iPhone user, Verizon may be tracking what you do online. We'll talk about that and how to stop it. Plus - Using AirTag to steal cars, and Apple warns Pegasus targets. Lots to hear on Checklist no. 258, brought to you by SecureMac

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Apple is looking to tie Pegasus down. We'll look at the Cupertino-company's legal moves against Pegasus creator NSO Group. Plus - Avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and the Messaging apps the FBI doesn't want you to know about. We tell all on Checklist No. 257, brought to you by SecureMac

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The folks from The Checklist and SecureMac are spending time with family this week, and yet - we'd still like to be of service. So, we've gone back and gathered a few shows that seem ripe for these traveling/shopping/spending time with family days. Find them all in the notes for this week's show:

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If you've got Apple's Mail Privacy Protection set up and you've got an Apple Watch you may not have as much protection as you think. Plus - Apple gives a little insight back to advertisers, and an interesting story of iPhone scams in India on Checklist No. 256 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Scammers are using real ads for fake jobs to steal people's personal data. We'll look at how and how to avoid being taken. Plus - those fun quizzes telling you which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you are could actually be bad for your digital health. Find out why on Checklist No. 255 brought to you by SecureMac.

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It is too early to say "Happy Holidays," but it's never too early for safe holidays. Supply chain and shipping worries have pushed the holiday shopping season earlier than ever. WIth that in mind, we are talking safe holiday shopping on Checklist 254, brought to you by SecureMac.

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