It is my understanding that smartphones are more secure than laptops and computers because of the chipset. And hence my title question. Does it mean macOS on Neo is somehow more secure on Neo given the mobile chip? Please clarify whether or not I am right or wrong or explain how security of a devi…

I think the latest laptops all come with security chips that prevent boot if a single chip that wasn’t approved by the manufacturer is present. Smart phones had an advantage for a while because they were the only device that did that.

The chip is one thing but it still runs MacOS which will have more attack surface because it’s a desktop OS and not a more restricted mobile OS. The more “stupid” something is, the least vulnerabilities it potentially can have. Hacking a sophisticated system is easier because of all the possible a…

[image] kissu: ’m not sure if that chip will add anything groundbreaking given that Apple’s security is already quite high, might be a small bump but nothing groundbreaking. I guess what I am really asking then is if this chip provides equivalent security to an iPhone and how close (if measur…

I guess the answer is then a regular comparison: iOS vs GrapheneOS then. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: Maybe check on Graphene’s forums, maybe someone asked a similar question? I still think that GrapheneOS would be more secure given that its the main focus of the OS rather than a “consumer OS…

I need a basic laptop for everyday use for my father. His is coming up on 7 years now and is an old large MacBook Pro. But I ask this out of curiosity to learn how its security fares compared to other Macs too. I should have been clearer. I was trying to compare to any and all devices froma. securi…

[image] parkerchandler1979: for everyday use TDLR: any macbook will be more than enough for simple daily use needs with the basic amount of security. :+1:t2: That won’t prevent your dad from being phished or installing malware tho, there is also some basic knowledge to have when browsing the…

[image] kissu: That won’t prevent your dad from being phished or installing malware tho, there is also some basic knowledge to have when browsing the Internet. Yeah I’m going to set it up hardened before he starts using it. Thanks for your input. Insightful and helpful!

[image] parkerchandler1979: Yeah I’m going to set it up hardened Even better, recommend him to call you in case of any doubt. If he sees a suspicious prompt, not sure about some software or just has any doubt. Nowadays, the risks are more about “oh, I didn’t knew X or Y” rather than “nation…

The use case is very basic. Emails and work related stuff. Mostly browser with a few apps like Word, WhatsApp, etc. The staples.

I was mostly saying that basic knowledge might be a good reminder. Here is a simple and decent website for some basics: https://digital-defense.io/ I shared it to some of my family and went through some pages with them in person, was very nice because they understood a bit more why they need an em…

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The website still says 2024 at the bottom. Not outdated, is it?

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