OS X :: Firmware Password Protect Data From Investigators Installing / Using Forensic Tools?
Nov 19, 2009Will a strong firmware password protect my data from investigators installing/using forensic tools on my Mac?
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MacBook Pro :: Transfer/retrieve Data From A Hard Drive In BIOS/Firmware Password On It?
Jun 1, 2012I'm dying to retrieve my info from my old HDD in my MBP but I keep getting all sorts of ideas/advice about the info on the HDD won't be retrievable if there's a BIOS/Firmware password there.... My main focus and concern is all my mp3, avi, jpg, Jpeg files; I care zero for the programs cause I can always get them back...
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)
OS X :: Disable Firmware Password In Firmware Utility?
Mar 20, 2010I was travelling and added a firmware password a few months back, I now want to disable this to install Ubuntu on a partition of my MacBook - but there are no directions how to in the utility.I looked at the Apple doc I originally used to set the password: [URL]/HT1352, and I cannot find a companion document for taking it off. So, if anyone knows how I go about doing this,
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Mar 7, 2010I've been a PC user for 20 years, but thinking of switching to an Imac. My main concern before plunging in is with regards to data protection - particularly if I have to send the Imac in for repair. On my PC, I can control what part I want to replace, and I never send a harddrive in for repair. I'm paranoid about data privacy.
But if I buy an Imac, removing the harddrive violates the warranty. And if my Imac refuses to bootup, I can't wipe the drive before sending in for repair. Will the apple repair center be willing to remove the harddrive and return it to me before starting repair?
Applications :: How Can We Protect Ourselves And Our Data From Firesheep
Oct 25, 2010we all know that if we use unsecured wireless networks we now have an issue as any old idiot can use firesheep and wreak havoc with our information.
So what I would like to know is what is the best way of countering this?
I know of the Firefox plugin that can be used but to be honest I really don't like the idea of moving to firefox.
Can anyone think of any other ways to block firesheep - or any similar application from stealing our data?
I have been thinking long and hard and haven't come up with an answer.
Yes I agree not using an unsecured network would be a good start yet sometimes this is unavoidable and as part of my job requires me to use Twitter it could present quite an issue.
Applications :: Software For Mac To Protect Data
Sep 26, 2009I was wondering if there was any software for Mac OSX that will protect your data, by requiring a password when someone inserts a usb drive. I found a few for windows. [URL] Anything like this available for the Mac?
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May 16, 2010I have a genius bar apt today and will be dropping off my MBP to have the graphics card replaced. How do you guys feel about leaving your data (pics, documents, cracked programs) on your computer when dropping it off with Apple?
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Jan 4, 2011Is there a way to define a password on any USB key, so the computer asks for a password each time the key is mounted on the desktop ? Will it also work on any PC (not just Macs) ?
I suspect it isn't currently possible.
If it isn't possible, how do you protect the files on a USB key ? I don't want to compress the files and encrypt them...
OS X :: Protect Application With Password
Oct 24, 2010I've just purchased a MacBook Pro a few months ago. There are sometimes I lend my MBP to my friends. However, there is a few applications I don't want them to open without my permission (such as iPhoto, iTunes). I can simply hide it away, but there are some know how to find it. I really wanna create a password for those apps. Is there any way?
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Feb 2, 2009I know this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find an adequate answer. In both Lotus Notes and MS Outlook, one is prompted for a password on opening (not just mail synching) that prevents access to your downloaded emails. Apple Mail doesn't seem to allow that...the password synchs only to the POP server, thus making your local email readable to anyone.
I've heard the point about users and accounts, but that creates even more headache for me. I've got a Mac Pro, which is my system, but also the primary "home media center" for the family household. So I want iTunes, movies, iPhoto, etc, always available. Setting up different "accounts" and users for everyone creates a nightmare to share and organize the "public" apps and files. I also don't want to "password" protect the account and system, as that still limits the access to "public" apps. And having a separate account for me, still means I have the headache of synching these "public apps" to my account.
This would all be much simpler if I could have Mail require a password upon opening. I do still want my email private. I don't think this is such an extravagant use case...seems like a lot of folks are looking for something similar. It's the only thing I'm missing from Windows XP.
So has anyone sorted a means of doing this?
OS X :: Can You Password Protect Mac Mail?
Feb 11, 2009I recently synced my hotmail to my mac mail, which is all great apart from one thing. My macbook is shared with my housemates and anyone of them can boot up mail and read all my emails etc. Is there a way of password protecting the app on startup?
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Jun 15, 2009I am just curious but is there a way to Password Protect an entire External HD. Like once you hook it into your computer via USB or Firewire it then asks for a password to gain access to the drive.
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Jan 10, 2010I've been searching here and on google to no avail. Here's my dilemma:
I'm a teacher. I use OS X at home and Win XP at work. I have a USB drive that contains all my materials. I want to password protect it, so that if i forget it somewhere, students will not be able to see final exams/tests etc. I am not an admin at work and the IT dept will not install any programs on my work PC. I want to be able to access these files at home also.
OS X :: Password Protect RAR Files In Mac ?
Mar 12, 2010Anyone know how to password protect rar files in mac os x? which software should I use?
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May 6, 2010 I am trying to password protect a folder. I have read the previous threads and stuff and I got the encrypted disk image, and now I have the .dmg file on my desktop and the disk.
From here how do I password protect the folder that I want to password protect?
OS X :: Is Password Protect Possible For A Folder
Jul 27, 2010have a folder that I would like to password protect. Is this possible with Snow Leopard? If not, is there a third party app that would do this??
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May 7, 2012how do i set up my password protect for my mac?
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Dec 5, 2008Can any tell how to set passwords on files or folders on mac os x. it also can be still readable on windows xp or vista.
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Sep 10, 2010Tried looking it up in my Mac instruction book I bought. How do I or can I password protect my whole document folder?
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Oct 26, 2010Within a user account, is there a way to prevent someone from opening a folder (in documents or images, for example) without a password? Ideally, anyone can see the folder, but when someone double clicks to enter the folder, a password pop up would appear before continuing.
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Nov 26, 2010Is there any way to password protect my web history in Safari? In other words, I would like it if the computer required the user to enter a password in order to access the Safari browsing history.
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Nov 27, 2010Would like to hear advices from you for password protect file application for my MBA. I don't mind to pay if it is good and easy to operate.
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May 12, 2007Is there an easy/free way to password certain folders? so that you can only open them with a password?
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Dec 31, 2007The Girlfriend and I recently made the switch to a Mac, and we're sharing a computer. I do a bit of writing that I like to keep private. How do I password protect a Pages document?
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Nov 23, 2008How can you Password Protect a specific folder?
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Jun 14, 2009Is there any utility out there that allows you to password protect certain folders?
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Jul 12, 2009My printer is connected to my Mac Mini through the USB port and is shared with my MacBook Pro. I am on a large intranet and am worried about other people using my printer. Is it possible to password protect my shared printer?
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Nov 6, 2009How can I password protect my external 1tb so each time i plug in the USB, it asks for a password to access the drive?
its formatted in the mac journal format. containing a lot of personal information.
MacBook Pro :: Way To Password Protect Bootcamp?
Feb 25, 2010Is there a way to password protect bootcamp? This is so they can hold down Option key on bootup but need a password to boot to bootcamp, the reason I ask is becuase if I get the Undercover theft software it will only work in Mac.
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Mar 3, 2010Is there a way to password protect an application? I recently purchased Quicken Essentials 2010 for MAC but it has no password protection (duh!), is there a way to or a program that can be purchased that would protect this application from opening without a password?
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