How exactly is a Mac more secure from viruses, cookies, spam, pop-ups, etc. ?
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Good question, and it's probably not safe to assume they actually ARE. But not long ago Apple was less than 10% of the market, so it really wasn't worth hackers' time to figure out how to break down codes, etc. But Apple is known for less configurable machines that go through a number of careful tests before release. People have been bashing the company for not coming out with enough flashy new toys, but that doesn't mean their R & D people haven't continued working on maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
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Viruses have to be written specifically for the operating system/platform they are intended to infect. Windows viruses won't run on a Mac. Since there are far more Windows machines in circulation, the overwhelming majority of viruses are written for Windows. That isn't to say that the Mac is invulnerable. It can be infected. However, I have Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems on 6 PCs...I get about 1 Windows virus a year (in spite of up-to-date antivirus software). I've never gotten a Mac or Linux infection. As an aside, I'll never do banking or on-line shopping on my Windows PC's. Now as far as cookies, spam, and pop-ups go, those are functions of your internet browser and email settings. In other words, whether you use Firefox or Chrome browsers on a PC or Mac, they'll behave pretty much the same way on any OS.
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On a PC they "Page forward" and Page back" previous web pages in all browsers, and the same in 'some' other types of programs. Never used a Mac, sorry.....
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Does everything work on a Mac? Scanning and faxing? Sounds like a great machine but a lot of folks seem to have concerns about Macs
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I own a Mac Ibook which is pretty old and it is amazing. I just throw stuff at it and it takes it and keeps it safe. It doesn't make almost any noise and runs automatically. I haven't stored games but I am pretty sure this can work for both things and even to load a full operating system from it if you ever get a mac. Its so much space I only have used like 2GB. This is the best out there, I recommend it.
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is not working on windows about the mac ...i dont thing so, what you need is to go on line to download a lot of files and of course you will find a virus after that....dont buy!
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Apple 10.6 snow leopard and basic complement of programs its the things you would expect I did not find it deficient
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I actually don't know. It's a Xmas present. I also bought mac office by MS just to be on the safe side.
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You can use it without it mac.. The computer is very powerfull and extremely high tech
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I don't know, but this shouldn't be an issue because AVG free edition is vastly superior to both McAfee and Norton and doesn't cost a dime!
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Scroll down to see complete message. With OSX 10.7, 10.8 or 10.9, you can simply disable the new security settings before installing the product. You can then re-enable the security settings after installation is completed. To disable Mountain Lion security: Open System Preferences from the Apple Menu Click Security & Privacy Click the padlock in the lower left corner to allow changes and enter an administrator password if prompted Under "Allow applications downloaded from" select the "Anywhere" option Click the "Allow From Anywhere" button in the dialog that pops up To re-enable security simply switch the "Allow applications downloaded from" setting back to "Mac App Store"
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bought mine Saturday, came with old leopard (but i bought snow leopard)best macbook pro ever. snow leopard really makes it come alive (with speed)my adobe and pro apps load up with the greatest of ease (it's scary how fast they run now), heck, even firefox doesn't slow down the system anymore! (though it does take it's time)and now you can add more than 10 items to you dock (when dragging a folder down), soo awesome!
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Apologies Harvo for the lateness of my reply. I have been off work and don't touch emails during that time but I can confirm it does have a CD containing "Toast" software for Apple Mac burning. Hope this helps.Thomas.
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I'm pretty sure it's about the OS, Chrome. Since it's not widely used, there is little incentive for nefarious types to create one. Therefore, any system using that OS should be equally safe.
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Sorry for the delayed response, I'm purchased the computer in 2011 and I have had it since. I have had no problems with the computer except the "A" occasionally sticks. There was a security software on there for most of the computers life but there is not one currently since I have not needed to use the computer recently. I have not any virus problems with the computer. I have had no issues with it, I just don't need it.
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Mine, which I bought when I was using Windows, does not. As I recollect, from my research when I bought my Mac, they market a separate model for the Mac: it was signifcantly more expensive when I looked. I now run mine under VMWare on Windows on my Mac.
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I use it on mac and have NOT had any issues. I would say it the user. Ensure you load the Dod certs, you can Google or Bing for them. Check out this web site.https://militarycac.com/cacenablers.htm#verify
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Surely yes, as this system has been on the market for a while, I guess there should be virus that could affect this system. Try macfee, it works well on mine.