Category Archives: Warnings

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Two Is One, One Is None: A Better Backup Strategy for Your Mac!

Posted on by Mac Medics
04
Sep

YouTube video is below “Two is one, one is none” is a simple saying with an important lesson: if you only have one of something essential, you may effectively have none when it fails. That applies to sunglasses on a camping trip—and even more importantly, to the files on your Mac. A broken pair of […]

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Traveling and you crack your iPhone screen? Here’s what to know before you hand it over for repair.

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Let's talk about non-Apple iPhone Repair's for a second!
15
Aug

Traveling and you crack your iPhone screen? Here’s what to know before you hand it over for repair. If you need to use a non-Apple repair shop—whether you’re on vacation, overseas, or just need a quick repair—ask exactly what type of replacement screen they are installing. Not all third-party screens are alike. Some shops can […]

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Did you Get a Confusing “Gemini” Email from Google?

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MacMedics Locations in Severna Park & Lanham
30
Apr

Did You Get a Confusing “Gemini” Email from Google? If you recently received an email from Google saying “You’re now using Gemini on your iOS device” or similar—and you’re thinking “Wait, I never signed up for that!”—you’re not alone. Here’s what’s actually happening: Why the Email Showed Up Google has been quietly rolling out Gemini […]

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It’s sad when the bad guys don’t even have to “try” to create phishing email!

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26
Jan

It’s sad when the bad guys don’t even have to “try” to create a carefully curated #phishing email. The good thing for them is that people still fall for them all the time. We had a customer who lost $17,000 due to an email like this, and when they called the number in the #PayPalSCAM […]

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Never let someone tell you that your data is gone for good w/o a second opinion!

Posted on by Mac Medics
15
Aug

Flashback to 2014! Never let someone tell you that your data is gone. We see situations like this on a regular basis! Also, there is a big difference between data rescue and data recovery! It’s like going to the Emergency Room for a $1000 Band-Air when you could have just gone to your doctor or […]

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This customer was fortunate to have a Time Machine backup.

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MacMedics Locations in Severna Park & Lanham
18
Jul

This customer was fortunate to have a Time Machine backup. If she hadn’t, she could have faced a serious data loss situation. Additionally, her devices were locked (by the hacker), and she needed to keep her life moving, so she had to rush out and purchase a new iPhone 16e, which, thankfully, she might be […]

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You need to take charge of your own data!

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18
Apr

You need to take charge of your own data! When discussing data preservation and protection, I often reference Ronald Reagan’s well-known phrase, “trust, but verify.” It’s essential to ensure that the data on your devices is really backed up. If you don’t have someone like me checking your computer regularly, it’s up to you to […]

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It’s World Backup Day, and if you haven’t established a backup plan yet, now is the perfect time to get started!

Posted on by Mac Medics
01
Apr

It’s World Backup Day, and if you haven’t established a backup plan yet, now is the perfect time to get started! As I shared in my video, I often find myself in the role of an undertaker, witnessing the unfortunate fallout when things go awry. Considering that professional data recovery can cost between $2000 and […]

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Cybercriminals have shifted their tactics, abandoning clumsy email attachments in favor of “malicious advertising” or “malvertising.”

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MacMedics Locations in Severna Park & Lanham
18
Mar

Cybercriminals have shifted their tactics, abandoning clumsy email attachments in favor of “malicious advertising” or “malvertising.” They now create deceptive websites designed to rank highly in Google searches, luring victims to click the top, ad-supported link. Unsuspecting users then unknowingly land on websites completely controlled by the cybercriminals. We are starting to see people get […]

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Beware of calls to action sent by email or text pretending to be your bank or PayPal!

Posted on by Mac Medics
09
Mar

We recently helped a customer who unfortunately fell victim to a phishing scam. They received a fake email that appeared to be from PayPal and clicked on a malicious link, allowing hackers to access their computer and steal their banking information. As a result, the hackers were able to drain their bank account. If you […]

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