If you're a first-time Mac user or you just upgraded your device, these six steps are essential to protecting your device from hackers and abuse.

With the right precautions, you can keep your older Mac secure and running smoothly, even if Apple no longer provides latest updates for it.

Change these MacBook settings to improve convenience, security, and productivity, using built in macOS tools you can set up in just minutes.

Apple warns that the flaw might have already been exploited in an "extremely sophisticated attack" targeting specific individuals.

Keeping your Mac safe and secure is incredibly important, but how do you actually do it? Simple: just change these macOS settings for increased peace of mind.