OS X :: Do Apple Computers Need Antivirus Software
Mar 21, 2009I'm new to Apple and have heard that they don't get viruses and therefore don't need AV software, is this true?
What are the experts opinions and advice?
I'm new to Apple and have heard that they don't get viruses and therefore don't need AV software, is this true?
What are the experts opinions and advice?
It looks like Apple has again recommended that Mac OS X users install antivirus software. They do it in the Snow Leopard security page as described below: Apple recognizes virus and malware threat to Mac OS X and once again recommends antivirus software? I don't know what's going on with Apple when it comes to antivirus. They recommend it then backtrack. Now it shows up again with Snow Leopard. It's surely gonna open up the debate as to why Apple has posted the recommendation yet again.
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2. Individual Applications
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In finder, I only see the two iMacs. The MacMini does not appear, but I do recall that it appeared on my MBP previously.Â
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OS X Mavericks (10.9)
I have 3 different Apple computers, I can only locate a Mac Mini package because the disks came ina gray package . Where might I find an Apple Hardware Test?Lost my Bluetooth
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
I set up the icloud on to my computers, now I cannot connect my iphone to my computers, I get a err message saying it is drawing to much power from my computers, whats up?I didn't have this problem before and it is on both my imac and my macbook.
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The intego one has a suspect malware. Instead of uninstalling the Intego and installing the Norton, I was wondering if I could install Norton on the clean Machine and then boot Intego machine by pressing T like in transfer mode when you set up a new mac.
Once the HD of Intego Machine is visible, could I run the norton from the other machine on the HD of the intego by right clicking it and say scan for virus etc..
I'm new convert and LOVE my MacBook Air. There is something, however, that keeps me up at night. VIRUSES/SPYWARE/WORMS, etc. I've read some posts here and what I'm getting is that an Anti-Virus program is not necessary on my Mac. I do have Norton AntiVirus 10.2. Is that enough? What about firewalls, spyware, etc. After years on a PC, I'm addicted to these things. Should I upgrade to Norton Internet Security?
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Mac OS X (10.7.3)
What would be a good antivirus program that is reliable?
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MacBook Pro with Retina display
I am new to the macworld and realize that one of the perks to having a mac is much less risk to viruses, spyware, etc. I have heard, however, that this does not necessarily mean one shouldn't invest in an anti-virus application. I am wondering if mac users typically invest in one. It might help me make the decision whether i should.
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