How Can I Ensure My Devices Are Private From My Parents?
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CuriousCat82
I'm in a pretty tricky situation living with my parents, who seem to have a knack for tracking my iPhone and MacBook activities, even when I'm not connected to their WiFi. I initially connected to their WiFi without considering the consequences, and now I'm regretting it. I even connected to a guy's WiFi while dating him, and looking back, I'm realizing he might have had access to more than I thought. I've noticed my parents referencing personal information that I only keep on my devices, and I'm worried they've been spying on me with various apps. I've done several factory resets and stopped using their WiFi, but I still feel like I don't have any privacy. I need to know how they might be accessing my information and what steps I can take to secure my devices for good. Please help!
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One option you might want to try is performing a DFU restore on your iPhone, which can provide a deeper reset than just a factory reset. You can also wipe your Mac in recovery mode. As for those pesky iCloud concerns, if they have your iCloud password, they could potentially access your stuff from anywhere, so make sure to change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
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CuriousCat82: Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely look up how to wipe my Mac in recovery mode. Is there a similar option for the iPhone? I tried changing my iCloud details, but what if they managed to get my password somehow?