Your Mac comes with a fairly robust suite of built-in privacy tools.
By Erin Carson Oct. 25, 2026 10:45 am EST Kevin Carter/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverIf you think about it too hard, you'll start sweating at the reality of how much personal data you have on your MacBook. Whether it's sensitive documents or credentials and logins, you'd probably like to keep all of it secure. And while Apple has built its brand around being particularly privacy- and security-focused, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take the time to go through your settings and make sure your MacBook is as safe as it can be. After all, something like hopping on an unsecured public Wi-Fi network could leave you vulnerable, and not everyone has the best habits when it comes to protections like passwords.
