November 2025
Do you do device security?
04/11/25 Filed in: security
I have a few questions for security, if you even do this.
I’m trying to lock down my security on home Apple products. Desktop, laptop, iPad, phone.
Want to make sure all the stuff I’m sending to the cloud is secure. I store work stuff in the cloud.
Want to get a really good Trusted VPN provider that also cyber security/dark web protection. I guess like Norton- but more secure than Norton ( since they’ve been hacked a few times already). Honestly, I don’t know which one I trust.
For Web browser/ search engines, i have tried to transfer over to Duck Duck Go and had issues with passwords being saved etc, so sadly went back to Safari/Google- which I would love to not be on any Google product at all.
Technology security had out techno’d me.
Not sure if this is your forte’, if not, would love to know who does this.
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Security is my favorite subject! Yes, I would be happy to assist. I now work remotely (via Zoom) for the majority of the week but still do in person sessions as well. We can address all items listed including best browser, vpn, how to avoid scams (which are getting better and better), password management, cloud security. I could go on all day because I see so many of my clients getting taken advantage of on an almost daily basis now.
I’m trying to lock down my security on home Apple products. Desktop, laptop, iPad, phone.
Want to make sure all the stuff I’m sending to the cloud is secure. I store work stuff in the cloud.
Want to get a really good Trusted VPN provider that also cyber security/dark web protection. I guess like Norton- but more secure than Norton ( since they’ve been hacked a few times already). Honestly, I don’t know which one I trust.
For Web browser/ search engines, i have tried to transfer over to Duck Duck Go and had issues with passwords being saved etc, so sadly went back to Safari/Google- which I would love to not be on any Google product at all.
Technology security had out techno’d me.
Not sure if this is your forte’, if not, would love to know who does this.
___________
Security is my favorite subject! Yes, I would be happy to assist. I now work remotely (via Zoom) for the majority of the week but still do in person sessions as well. We can address all items listed including best browser, vpn, how to avoid scams (which are getting better and better), password management, cloud security. I could go on all day because I see so many of my clients getting taken advantage of on an almost daily basis now.
Should I wipe my phone before I take it in to the apple store for a battery replacement?
I will be taking my iPhone mini 13 to the Apple store for a battery replacement. For security reasons, do you recommend erasing it before the replacement, and then restoring afterwards? If you have the answer on your site, I apologize, but didn’t find it. I read conflicting advice elsewhere online. Most advice said it was not necessary for security unless I mailed the device to Apple.
Husband doesn’t think it is necessary to erase, but suggested I check with you in case recommended precautions have changed.
Thanks,
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I don't think it is necessary but it is totally understandable to have that concern. The battery replacement can be done without needing access to the phone then if they'd like to check the status (percentage of power etc…) they can do that in front of you after they return the phone to you.
Husband doesn’t think it is necessary to erase, but suggested I check with you in case recommended precautions have changed.
Thanks,
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I don't think it is necessary but it is totally understandable to have that concern. The battery replacement can be done without needing access to the phone then if they'd like to check the status (percentage of power etc…) they can do that in front of you after they return the phone to you.
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