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Q&A: Do I need to put an antivirus app on my iPad?

Posted on February 14, 2021

Question from Delaney G.: Hi Rick. I want you to know that I just found your site and literally spent two hours reading your tips.

I really like the way you explain things in simple terms that anyone can understand. Fascinating stuff for a non-techie like me!

I’d like to ask you a question if you don’t mind.

I read the article where you explained why iPhones don’t need to have an antivirus app running on them.

My family has three iPads that we use every single day. Does the same thing apply to them too?

In other words can we safely skip installing an antivirus app on our iPads?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Here’s a real-world example of why you need to disable ‘In-App Purchases’ on your phone or tablet

Posted on December 15, 2020

I’ve written in the past about the dangers of leaving “In-App Purchases” enabled on your smartphone or tablet.

Truth be told, it really is quite easy to rack up some serious charges by making accidental purchases while using your favorite apps or playing a game.

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Lookout Mobile Security: An outstanding free security app for your smartphone or tablet

Posted on October 28, 2020

Hackers have been relentlessly attacking PCs that run Microsoft Windows for years while largely ignoring computers running other operating systems.

Why? Because they enjoy inflicting misery and financial loss on as many people as possible while expending the least effort.

It’s simply the age-old principle known as economy of scale at work. Since there are more Windows PCs out there than anything else, they aim their malicious attacks at them in order to get the most “bang for their buck”.

While PC’s are still huge targets, now that smartphones and tablets are in virtually every pocket in America the hackers have turned their attention to those devices as well.

With that in mind, let me tell you about a free app called Lookout Mobile Security that offers outstanding security protection for iPhones, iPads and all types of Android devices.

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You won’t believe Apple’s “fix” for iOS 14 update related issues

Posted on October 6, 2020

Did you update your iPhone to iOS 14 and immediately start having issues with the device?

Numerous iPhone users are complaining that the update to iOS 14 has resulted in shorter battery life and some apps failing to work as they should.

Even worse, a few users have reported that their phones are getting hotter than normal while using a wide range of resource-intensive apps.

Well, Apple has released this Support article explaining what you need to do to fix these iOS 14-related issues. And to be sure, you probably won’t like it.

In a nutshell, Apple is advising you to do the following: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I remove a virus from my iPhone?

Posted on October 4, 2020

Question from Carol.: A few days ago my iPhone started telling me my phone has a virus every time I open Safari.

The warning message says I need to call Apple at the number it listed and ask them to remove the virus for me.

When I called the number the woman I spoke to asked for my credit card number right off the bat.

I really need to get this virus removed but I don’t like giving my credit card number out like that.

Is there any way for me to remove the virus myself or will I have to pay Apple to remove it for me?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

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