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I want to make sure I'm absolutely safe. Long, and lots of questions!
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<blockquote data-quote="New2TheMac" data-source="post: 1041630" data-attributes="member: 139905"><p>A major thank you already for having answered my questions and given me advice. </p><p></p><p>Let me explain the laptop/bed setup. Right as we speak I'm sitting on the bed with my laptop. Under the laptop is a wooden board. So it wasn't just sitting on top of the sheet, but do you think it would be harmful to continue using my laptop on top of the wooden board while on my bed? This wooden board by the way is rectangular shaped and wider on all sides than the laptop. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.</p><p></p><p>Somewhere I did write down what version comes on my Macbook by default. I got this thing is January and I'm guessing this model has been out for a while, so it probably was running several versions behind. I forget what the total update size was but I know it was 1 GB. When I did my lastest and hopefully last reformat I didn't install the programs on the applications disc because at this moment I don't plan to use Garage Band. The update size was smaller than before when I had those installed. I think it was 1.16 GB then. Would not having install the applications on the application disc be the reason the updates were smaller in your opinion?</p><p></p><p>I know that when I last fiddled with my router the firewall was on, plus I have the software firewall on. So I'm hoping that offers me a good deal of security. But there is something I'm a bit worried about. I know that Macs don't get viruses, but the thought crossed my mind that since I used this router with a windows computer before and am now using it with a Mac that routers are cross platform or a format of their own. I recently read that there was something called the Chuck Norris botnet (I swear I'm not making this up or passing on an internet meme). Supposedly the Chuck Norris botnet could infect a router, and I've heard even before I read about this that routers could get infected. So I'm wondering, even if my Mac is safe which I hope and pray it is, what is to keep a router from getting infected? How do routers get infected anyway?</p><p></p><p>My Firefox bookmark section looks like yours does in the picture minus some of the bookmarks <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Thank you for posting that picture.</p><p></p><p>I'm also glad that the Firefox download size difference didn't just happen to me. I'm still curious why there are three different sizes, but at least I know this isn't a problem exclusive to me. Not that I want this happening to anyone else, but you know what I mean.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of Firefox, I've know since who knows how many reformats ago that you don't need to enter your administrator password to install it. When I was using iAntivirus and ClamXav I did have to enter my password to install those. With the bulk of the software updates I did enter my password to install them, but with the last update I did which included a security update mind you, I didn't have to enter my password. With the few trojans that are out there supposedly they can only get installed if you enter your password. Now what is to keep a trojan or any other internet nasty from being installed when things like Firefox, Adium, and a security update don't need a password to install?</p><p></p><p>Another question I have is about Airport. When I reformatted it was on by default as it always has been when I've reformatted. So I turned it off ASAP, but during that time would a person have been able to connect to my computer? I'm guessing they may have needed my password to do so, but say if they did have, would I have had any idea that they connected to my computer?</p><p></p><p>Edit: I just saw your posts DaFlake and jakerich. Let me absolutely assure you that I hate hate HATE making these topics, doing so many reformats, and being so paranoid. With this topic I'm trying to come to terms with it all, make sense of it, and put the paranoia to bed for good. I'm hoping that with this topic and the help of explanations that this will do it. These have been a past few miserable days and I'm trying to look ahead to nice ones with my Mac. So please know that I'm not trying to be a pest, and please know that I'm very thankful for you and everyone else for giving me their time and help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New2TheMac, post: 1041630, member: 139905"] A major thank you already for having answered my questions and given me advice. Let me explain the laptop/bed setup. Right as we speak I'm sitting on the bed with my laptop. Under the laptop is a wooden board. So it wasn't just sitting on top of the sheet, but do you think it would be harmful to continue using my laptop on top of the wooden board while on my bed? This wooden board by the way is rectangular shaped and wider on all sides than the laptop. Not sure if that makes a difference or not. Somewhere I did write down what version comes on my Macbook by default. I got this thing is January and I'm guessing this model has been out for a while, so it probably was running several versions behind. I forget what the total update size was but I know it was 1 GB. When I did my lastest and hopefully last reformat I didn't install the programs on the applications disc because at this moment I don't plan to use Garage Band. The update size was smaller than before when I had those installed. I think it was 1.16 GB then. Would not having install the applications on the application disc be the reason the updates were smaller in your opinion? I know that when I last fiddled with my router the firewall was on, plus I have the software firewall on. So I'm hoping that offers me a good deal of security. But there is something I'm a bit worried about. I know that Macs don't get viruses, but the thought crossed my mind that since I used this router with a windows computer before and am now using it with a Mac that routers are cross platform or a format of their own. I recently read that there was something called the Chuck Norris botnet (I swear I'm not making this up or passing on an internet meme). Supposedly the Chuck Norris botnet could infect a router, and I've heard even before I read about this that routers could get infected. So I'm wondering, even if my Mac is safe which I hope and pray it is, what is to keep a router from getting infected? How do routers get infected anyway? My Firefox bookmark section looks like yours does in the picture minus some of the bookmarks :) Thank you for posting that picture. I'm also glad that the Firefox download size difference didn't just happen to me. I'm still curious why there are three different sizes, but at least I know this isn't a problem exclusive to me. Not that I want this happening to anyone else, but you know what I mean. Speaking of Firefox, I've know since who knows how many reformats ago that you don't need to enter your administrator password to install it. When I was using iAntivirus and ClamXav I did have to enter my password to install those. With the bulk of the software updates I did enter my password to install them, but with the last update I did which included a security update mind you, I didn't have to enter my password. With the few trojans that are out there supposedly they can only get installed if you enter your password. Now what is to keep a trojan or any other internet nasty from being installed when things like Firefox, Adium, and a security update don't need a password to install? Another question I have is about Airport. When I reformatted it was on by default as it always has been when I've reformatted. So I turned it off ASAP, but during that time would a person have been able to connect to my computer? I'm guessing they may have needed my password to do so, but say if they did have, would I have had any idea that they connected to my computer? Edit: I just saw your posts DaFlake and jakerich. Let me absolutely assure you that I hate hate HATE making these topics, doing so many reformats, and being so paranoid. With this topic I'm trying to come to terms with it all, make sense of it, and put the paranoia to bed for good. I'm hoping that with this topic and the help of explanations that this will do it. These have been a past few miserable days and I'm trying to look ahead to nice ones with my Mac. So please know that I'm not trying to be a pest, and please know that I'm very thankful for you and everyone else for giving me their time and help. [/QUOTE]
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