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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
My first Mac
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1203859"><p>Short summary: no anti-virus is needed, as there are no Mac viruses. If you are running a Windows partition, THAT partition will need the same anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware arsenal as a normal Windows machine.</p><p></p><p>As for other "security" measures, common sense handles 99% of it. If you're not sure what you are installing or what is asking for your password, don't give it. DO NOT USE <BLANK> FOR A PASSWORD. Come up with a good non-obvious password. It's important.</p><p></p><p>Don't pirate software (almost all rogue malware comes from pirated software). Don't be dumb and give Nigerian princes your bank account info. Don't fall for come-ons that promise free porn or free software if you'll just install "this special thing" you've never heard of.</p><p></p><p>If in doubt, stop and post a question here. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1203859"] Short summary: no anti-virus is needed, as there are no Mac viruses. If you are running a Windows partition, THAT partition will need the same anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware arsenal as a normal Windows machine. As for other "security" measures, common sense handles 99% of it. If you're not sure what you are installing or what is asking for your password, don't give it. DO NOT USE <BLANK> FOR A PASSWORD. Come up with a good non-obvious password. It's important. Don't pirate software (almost all rogue malware comes from pirated software). Don't be dumb and give Nigerian princes your bank account info. Don't fall for come-ons that promise free porn or free software if you'll just install "this special thing" you've never heard of. If in doubt, stop and post a question here. :) [/QUOTE]
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