To determine if your MacBook Pro M4 is running in Lockdown Mode, follow these steps and observe the changes in functionality:
1. Check System Settings:
- Go to the Apple menu and select System Settings.
- In the sidebar, click on Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to find Lockdown Mode. If it is enabled, you will see that it is turned on here[1][4].
2. Observe Functional Limitations:
- Messages: Most message attachments are blocked, except for certain images, videos, and audio. Links and link previews are unavailable[1][4].
- Web Browsing: Some websites may load slowly or not function correctly due to blocked complex web technologies. Web fonts might not display, and images could be replaced with a missing image icon[1][4].
- FaceTime: Incoming FaceTime calls are blocked unless you have previously contacted the caller. Features like SharePlay and Live Photos are disabled[1][4].
- Apple Services: Incoming invitations for services like managing a home in the Home app are blocked unless you have previously invited the person[1][4].
3. Notifications and Banners:
- You might receive notifications when an app or feature is limited due to Lockdown Mode. In Safari, a banner will indicate that Lockdown Mode is active[1].
4. Restart Required:
- Lockdown Mode requires a restart to activate or deactivate, so if you've recently restarted your MacBook after enabling it, this could be a sign that Lockdown Mode is on[1][4].
If you notice these limitations and changes, it indicates that your MacBook Pro M4 is running in Lockdown Mode.
Citations:[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/105120
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPajfF6Thiw
[3] https://www.macworld.com/article/670537/do-macs-need-antivirus.html
[4] https://setapp.com/how-to/lockdown-mode-on-mac
[5] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligence/
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/applehelp/comments/s2y8pb/m1_macbook_pro_wrong_date_and_time/
[7] https://www.macworld.com/article/1432223/mac-security-tips-password-find-my-users-lockdown-mode.html
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/1gzkpek/new_m4_pro_macbook_pro_for_playback_creation_and/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E37t_ECVbxo
[10] https://www.howtogeek.com/8-mac-privacy-features-that-you-should-be-using/
[11] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255864629
[12] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/lock-mac-targeted-a-cyberattack-ibrw66f4e191/mac