I often make jokes about starting a Smash Mouth tribute band called Smoosh Mouth. We will cover all their greatest hits (or rather their two hits) “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun” but also more obscure gems like the a capella “Days Like These,” which makes me cringe with laughter every single time. But these are jokes, and Smash Mouth is terrible, so when Steve Harwell’s vocals started floating over my wireless speakers, I was concerned.

Was someone crouching in the bushes, hacking their way onto our Wi-Fi network, and AirPlaying the offending noise? Was it a neighbor stealing our Wi-Fi from the comfort of next door? Both scenarios were unlikely as our network was securely password protected. This had to be an inside job. I did some interrogating of my housemates, but to no avail. Whoever was committing this nefarious crime would not spill the beans. Luckily, I had one more security option available, which is the AirPlay password that can be setup in Airport Utility.

One secure password later, I no longer have to worry about the sounds of the band’s 1999 album Astro Lounge playing through the house and for that I am truly grateful. Keep reading for some useful information about iOS 8 updates, pro tips on using the Migration Assistant tool, a look at a recent security flaw in OS X and how to see if you are vulnerable, and a note from Don about Small Dog’s support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

-Mike D
miked@smalldog.com