Recent OS X versions and the current OS X (10.9 Mavericks) have several layers of protection against malware. Is there a problem or merely a new sales opportunity? To me, it is telling that the major firms trumpeting “new virus” issues are those that sell expensive software solutions. If you have it installed you might want to remove it. I do not recommend the use of this type of software in a Mac. People who install background-type anti-virus software usually experience a notable slow down in the performance of their Apple computer. Software that runs in the background often modifies (and interferes with) the OS X software so that it can accomplish its mission. Norton’s software), or software that runs only when you activate it (e.g. This software is of two types: software that runs continuously in the background (e.g. Microsoft Office for the Mac is not PC software and doesn’t introduce vulnerability. The rest of us, those that are not running PC software, don’t have the problems. If you are still using PC software, then follow the same protection methods that you used in your other life. Just because you are running in an Apple computer does NOT solve problems of PC software. You need anti-virus software if you are running PC software in your Mac computer using the Boot Camp feature or one of the virtual operating system software packages. However, although this would be heresy in the PC world, you probably don’t need anti-virus or anti-malware software for your Apple computer! Knowledgeable PC owners understand its importance. You first comment was asking about anti-virus software. What anti-virus software should I install? I love the Air!Ī: It is obvious that you have had experience with a PC. I recently switched from a PC to a MacBook Air.
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