Learn how to stay safe on the internet with these tips. Cover Design: Stephen Smith
Happy New Year to all of you wonderful Cult of Mac readers. This week, we’ve yet again compiled our best content right in one place for you to enjoy over the weekend.
We’ve got the top security tips for getting online safely, a sweet little story about using Siri to wrangle those pesky resolutions, the best games of 2014, and plenty more. Check them out below for the full scoop, and head on over to subscribe to or download the latest issue.
Your biggest online security mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Photo: Scott Schiller/Flickr CCWe’re all getting online, shopping and signing up for various web apps and social networks, but do we really know the best way to protect our personal data? We’ve got the inside scoop from several security experts to keep you safe this year.
Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of MacThink you know all of Siri’s tricks and tips? Here are some great ones–story style–from our very own Jim Merithew. Let’s see how long these resolutions last, shall we?
Photo: 1337 & Senri LLCIf you’re a gamer, you really need to check out this fine list of playables from the console and mobile platforms. Luke Dormehl really nails why each of these experiences should be ones you have as soon as possible.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is as short and sweet as its heroes
Photo: NintendoSpeaking of games you should play, this new entry in the Nintendo stable is adorable, super fun to play, and offers a serious challenge to gamers young and old. Check out what Evan Killham had to say on this cute little platformer.
But wait, there’s more! We’ve got the scoop on the gradual rollout of the Apple Watch, how to fix your Macbook by baking it, the best TV ads from the last year, and Apple’s surprising partnership with IBM. All that and more in this week’s Cult of Mac Magazine.
Rob LeFebvre is an Anchorage, Alaska-based writer and editor who has contributed to various tech, gaming and iOS sites, including 148Apps, Creative Screenwriting, Shelf-Awareness, VentureBeat, and Paste Magazine. Feel free to find Rob on Twitter @roblef, and send him a cookie once in a while; he’ll really appreciate it.
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