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Apple Users

Auggie

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8. Hope you're right ...

Reply to Mike Rows His Boat (Reply #7)

Wed Aug 22, 2018, 01:25 PM

Aug 2018

Last edited Wed Aug 22, 2018, 02:29 PM - Edit history (1)

I responded to an Apple survey not long ago where they asked a lot about how I use wires and connectivity -- the audio port, ethernet, etc. That got me concerned.

On edit: Other reason for concern: the new wireless iPhones.

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Bluetooth vulnerability, Magic Mouse, and High Sierra on an iMac question [View all] Auggie Aug 2018 OP

I do not use BT on my macs. Security is one reason. Mike Rows His Boat Aug 2018 #1

So I guess I need to get a wired mouse Auggie Aug 2018 #2

Another option is a wireless mouse that connects to a usb dongle. forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #4

Great idea Auggie Aug 2018 #6

I doubt they'll end Thunderbolt and USB. Mike Rows His Boat Aug 2018 #7

Hope you're right ... Auggie Aug 2018 #8

Same here. Just got a new iMac, everything is hard wired question everything Aug 2018 #9

You have to leave it on, but BT link is not technically always "discoverable" forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #3

Think I got it ... Auggie Aug 2018 #5