Apple made a big noise about the new security features in macOS Ventura. One of those features is Lockdown Mode, which puts the Mac into a security-hardened state to guard against potentially targeted attacks. Think of it as the Batmobile sprouting armor plating over the tires, windows, and other weak points, but for the operating system on a Mac.
This is a great thing if you happen to be one of the few Mac users that could benefit from it, like government officials, dissidents, activists, or journalists who might have a reason to be targeted. Outside of those groups, Lockdown Mode might make you feel more secure, but it will also severely limit the tasks you can accomplish on your computer.
For example, web browsing will be a struggle, with the mode turning off “complex web technologies,” not loading some images, and some web fonts might not load. Incoming FaceTime calls won’t work unless the person calling is someone you have called previously. iMessage, arguably one of Apple’s best services, won’t work normally, with most attachment types being blocked, and any links or link previews won’t work. Connections to other devices will need you to approve them, so no more quick switching of your AirPods from your other Apple devices and no more waking up the desktop with Bluetooth mice or keyboards. It’s more trouble than it’s worth for most macOS Ventura users.
For all the latest Gaming News Click Here
For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News.
