Enable Siri on macOS without sharing your contacts with Apple
Many Apple users love Siri’s convenience. But the moment you flick the toggle on macOS to enable it, you’re met with an alarming message: it will send your contacts, location, and voice data to Apple. For privacy-conscious individuals, this can feel like a major invasion. Why does Siri need access to your contacts? When you… Continue reading Enable Siri on macOS without sharing your contacts with A
Activate Siri on macOS without giving Apple access to your contacts
Mac users love the convenience of Siri for performing quick tasks or finding information. However, enabling Siri on macOS often comes with a privacy tradeoff: sharing your contacts and more with Apple. While this may not seem significant to some, it raises valid concerns for users deeply invested in safeguarding their personal data. Why does… Continue reading Activate Siri on macOS without giving Apple access to your contacts
How to use Siri on macOS while keeping your contacts private
We love Siri’s convenience on our iPhones and iPads, but bringing it to Macs has presented a bit of a privacy puzzle. You might have noticed that enabling Siri on macOS comes with a rather significant request: granting Apple access to your contacts, location, and voice input. For many of us, this feels like a… Continue reading How to use Siri on macOS while keeping your contacts privat


