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Anti-virus /security software that doesn't slow the computer down
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<blockquote data-quote="digital" data-source="post: 1658799" data-attributes="member: 351867"><p>I'm new to imac and find it hard to get used to the idea that Apple computers don't need anti-virus and security software.</p><p></p><p>I just came across the article and it says some interesting things that make me really want to get Internet Security software.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/how-to-keep-your-apple-computer-free-from-malicious-programs-and-viruses/story-fnda1lbo-1226651287698" target="_blank">How to keep your Apple computer free from malicious programs and viruses</a></p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">"Five years ago part of Apple's marketing was that Macs got no viruses," Minasyan said.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">"Right now they're saying the opposite. On Apple.com they have started to say it's better to have virus protection installed."</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">The security expert says people need to change their thinking, and says he expects it to happen naturally, but not quickly."</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I know that Nortons really slows your computer down .... I don't want to go down that path.</p><p></p><p>Can people recommend a Mac-compatible FREE antivirus and firewall software that won't slow my computer down to much?</p><p></p><p>Please don't add comments to the thread about not needing the protection .... </p><p></p><p>thanks <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <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="digital, post: 1658799, member: 351867"] I'm new to imac and find it hard to get used to the idea that Apple computers don't need anti-virus and security software. I just came across the article and it says some interesting things that make me really want to get Internet Security software. [url=http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/how-to-keep-your-apple-computer-free-from-malicious-programs-and-viruses/story-fnda1lbo-1226651287698]How to keep your Apple computer free from malicious programs and viruses[/url] [INDENT]"Five years ago part of Apple's marketing was that Macs got no viruses," Minasyan said. "Right now they're saying the opposite. On Apple.com they have started to say it's better to have virus protection installed." The security expert says people need to change their thinking, and says he expects it to happen naturally, but not quickly." [/INDENT] I know that Nortons really slows your computer down .... I don't want to go down that path. Can people recommend a Mac-compatible FREE antivirus and firewall software that won't slow my computer down to much? Please don't add comments to the thread about not needing the protection .... thanks :) :) [/QUOTE]
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