A: The QASP measures a MAC’s adherence to contract requirements in 11 business functions. The 11 areas are as follows: Appeals (AP), Audit & Reimbursement (AR) (A/B MACs only), Beneficiary Customer Service (started in FY 2015), Claims Processing (CP), Debt Management. Review your Security preferences. Go to System Preferences and click on the Security & Privacy tab.
Keeping your Mac safe and secure is hugely important for every user. Where once we Mac users use to feel safe under the impression that our computers were immune from viruses and other threats, we now know there’s plenty of malware around that can do real harm. Fortunately, Apple has done a great deal to mitigate the risk, and we can do even more in terms of Mac security to stay safe. Here are our tips for macOS security.
1. Review your Security preferences
Go to System Preferences and click on the Security & Privacy tab. Review your settings in each of the tab. In particular, in the General tab, make sure you have a user password set and that Disable Automatic login is checked. Now click the Privacy tab and review the list of applications that have access to your data and make sure that you’re happy with it. You should also click the Firewall tab and make sure the Firewall is switched on.
You should also enable stealth mode, which will make your Mac pretty much invisible on a network — handy if you use public Wi-Fi, and good internet security for your Mac.
- Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
- Choose Security & Privacy.
- Click Firewall tab.
- Make sure the Firewall is turned on.
Your Mac’s built-in Firewall is great, but it only blocks incoming connections. It doesn’t stop apps ‘phoning home,’ like initiating remote connections and sending data. To monitor remote connections, you could use Little Snitch, or to block them use an internet security tool that offers that feature.
2. Use a password manager
Most of us have dozens of usernames and passwords for different websites. Remembering all those passwords, especially if they are strong and difficult to guess is almost impossible. And writing them down is dangerous. Most browsers will offer to save passwords for you, however, a better solution is to use a password manager. That way you can store passwords for any application, not just a web browser. And you can share them with other Macs or iOS devices you own. Passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data are encrypted and stored safely until you need them. It’s much safe than writing them down on sticky notes.
3. Do a Mac security scan for malware regularly
No matter how vigilant you are, there’s always a risk you could inadvertently download malware, say by clicking on a link on a website or email. Scanning your Mac regularly will enable you to find and remove any malicious files. One way to do it is to use the malware tool in CleanMyMac X. Part of CleanMyMac’s suite of cleaning tools, the malware utility scans your Mac and matches what it finds against its database of known threats. If it finds anything, it will alert you and offer to remove it. The database is updated regularly and knows all about the latest viruses, adware, and other malicious code.
4. Consider installing a VPN
Another important piece of Mac security software is a virtual private network (VPN), which allows you to create a secure connection to anywhere on the internet and encrypt the data that travels between your Mac and wherever you are connected to. VPNs are useful for a number of reasons. You can choose the location of the VPN server you connect to and so make the rest of the internet think you’re in a different country. This can be useful if, say, you’re travelling and want to connect to Netflix and view the same content as you can at home. But it can keep you safe as well. For example, when you connect to the internet using public wifi, it’s never a good idea to do anything that involves transferring private data, such as online shopping. With a VPN installed and connected, however, all the traffic over your connection is encrypted and so using public wifi is perfectly safe. In addition, if you’re in or travel to a country where the authorities monitor internet connections, a VPN will keep everything you do private and secure.
5. Don’t ignore system warnings
Sometimes macOS will alert you that you are about to do something that may compromise your security. Don’t ignore the warning. Take heed and consider your next move. Usually there will be no cause for alarm. For example, macOS’ Gatekeeper alerts you whenever you download an app that hasn’t been ‘signed’ by its developer. Most apps like that are fine to install and won’t harm your computer, so you can go ahead and allow them. However, it’s worth pausing to make absolutely certain you know where the app has come from and that you want to install it.
6. Install macOS updates
Apple updates macOS irregularly but always when there’s been a security flaw that’s come to light and needs a patch. So some updates, those concerned with macOS security, are crucial. You should always install those as soon as they become available. And it’s good practice to install all OS updates as soon as you can. The same applies to updates to applications you use, especially browsers. Install those as soon as you can, too.
7. Be careful with browser extensions and plug-ins
Browser extensions are very useful for adding features to the likes of Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. However, they are also a common way to distribute malware. So be vigilant and make sure you know what you’re installing when you add them. And keep them updated. If you decide you want to remove a browser extension, CleanMyMac X has a utility designed just for that purpose.
8. Use FileVault only if your Mac hosts sensitive data
macOS’s FileVault encrypts files stored on your Mac’s boot drive using military-level encryption, meaning if your Mac is lost or stolen your data will be safe. However, that security comes at a price — speed. Running FileVault will slow down your Mac, and sometimes noticeably. So you should only use it if you really need to.
9. Review Safari privacy settings
Privacy and security go hand in hand — bolstering your privacy online will make you more secure. In Safari, go to Safari>Preferences>Privacy and make sure “Prevent cross-site tracking” and “Ask websites not to track me” are switched on. You can also decide whether to allow websites to check whether you have Apple Pay set up.
Press Manage Website Data to check which websites have stored data about you on your Mac. You can choose to remove individual site data or remove everything. You can also manage and remove website data in CleanMyMac X.
10. Take control of Sharing
Your Mac can share its internet connection, files, printers and more with other computers on your network. That’s fine when you’re at home or on a trusted network. But a potential security risk when you’re on another network. Go to System Preferences and click the Sharing pane. Go through each of the options and switch them off unless you really need them. At the very least, you should make sure Remote Login and Remote Management are not checked, unless you really need them.
11. Switch on Find My Mac
Find My Mac is a great feature that allows you to track your Mac from any browser or iOS device, if it’s lost or stolen. It could be the difference between recovering your Mac and losing it forever. Go to System Preferences and select the iCloud pane. Make sure you’re logged in and then scroll down to Find My Mac and make sure it’s switched on.
12. Use two-step authentication wherever you can
Two-step, or two-factor, authentication is a system of signing into websites or online service that requires you to use a second method in addition to a password. This usually means having a code texted to a trusted phone number, or an app. At the very least you should use it for your Apple ID. Most places where it’s available insist you use it. But if they offer it as an option, use it.
13. Back up your data regularly
Backing up your data won’t stop your Mac being stolen or hacked. But it does mean that if the worst happens, you have access to a recent copy of your data and can continue working. You should, preferably, have two backups, one local and one remote. Choose a service that encrypts backups and makes it easy to restore data when you need to.
There are a huge number of steps you can take to make your Mac more secure and mitigate the risk of being hacked. CleanMyMac X’s malware tool can help, by scanning for malware. Other than that, common sense is a great weapon. Don’t click on links in email messages or on websites, unless you’re sure where they lead. And use strong, difficult to guess, unique passwords everywhere. Don’t write them down — use a password manager instead. Do all that and follow the Mac cybersecurity tips above, and you and your Mac will be secure.
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The Measure app uses augmented reality (AR) technology to turn your device into a tape measure. You can gauge the size of objects, automatically detect the dimensions of rectangular objects, and save a photo of the measurement. And with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, you can measure objects more easily with visible guides, measure a person’s height, and see a history of your measurements.
Before you start
First, make sure that your device's software is up to date. The Measure app works on these devices:
Also make sure that you're in a place with good lighting.
How to take a single measurement
- Open the Measure app, then follow any onscreen instructions that ask you to move your device around. This gives your device a frame of reference for the object you're measuring and the surface it's on. Keep moving your device until a circle with a dot in the center appears.
- Move your device so that the dot is over the starting point of your measurement, then tap the Add button .
- Slowly move your device until the dot is over the ending point of your measurement, then tap the Add button again.
After you take a measurement, you can adjust its starting and ending points. Touch and hold one of the points, then drag it where you want it to go. The measurement changes as you move the point.
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Save your measurement
While the measurement is displayed, you can tap the number to see it in inches and centimeters. Tap Copy, and the value is sent to your clipboard so you can paste it into another app. Tap Clear to start over.
You can also take a photo that shows the object and its measurement. Just tap the Shutter button , and the photo appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap it to make edits using Markup, or swipe left to save it to your Photos app.
How to take multiple measurements
- After you take the first measurement, move your device to place the dot over another location on or near the object.
- Tap the Add button to start the second measurement, then move your device to place the dot somewhere along the existing measurement.*
- Tap the Add button again and the second measurement appears.
- Repeat these steps to take as many measurements as you'd like.
Tap the Undo button to remove the most recent measurement, or tap Clear to start over.
* Additional measurements must start or end somewhere along an existing measurement. Otherwise, all previous measurements are replaced by the newest one.
Measure a rectangle
If your device detects that the object you're measuring is a square or rectangle, it automatically places a measurement box around the object. Tap the Add button and measurements appear for the object's width and length. Move your device slightly, and the object's calculated area appears.
While the measurement is displayed, you can tap the calculated area number to see the length of the diagonal as well as the area in square inches or square meters.
Use the Measure app with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max use the LiDAR Scanner to help you measure objects more quickly and accurately with the Measure app.
Not sure if your device has a LiDAR Scanner? Find out which iPad model you have or which iPhone model you have.
Measure a person's height
When the Measure app detects a person in the viewfinder, it automatically measures their height from the ground to the top of their head, hat, or hair. You can tap the shutter button to take a photo of the person with their height measurement. Then you can use Markup on the photo, save it, and share it.
Use vertical and edge guides
On iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, guide lines help you measure the height and straight edges of furniture, countertops, and other objects easily and precisely. Guide lines appear automatically along edges and when making a vertical measurement.
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Snap your starting and ending points to the yellow guide line, then tap a measurement to see the expanded information that iPad Pro provides. You can view the measurement's elevation, distance away, angle, and more.
See more granular measurements with Ruler View
The Measure app on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max adds a ruler overlay to line measurements, showing you the object's dimension in granular increments. Move your iPad Pro close to a line measurement to see the ruler view appear, then tap the shutter button to take a photo so you can use the increments for planning projects.
See your measurement history
Tap the list button to view all the measurements that you've taken during the current session, including screenshots that you took. This helps you keep track of dimensions as you measure a space or series of objects. You can copy the dimensions into Notes, Mail, or any app you want to save your list in, or clear them to start over.
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