Tag: Mac Malware
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Macs Resistant to Viruses
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the belief that Macs are immune to viruses has become somewhat of a modern legend. While it’s true that Macs are inherently more resistant to viruses compared to their Windows counterparts, the misconception often leads users to consider installing antivirus software on their Macs. Surprisingly, this decision can have…
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Does Anti-virus slow down Macs?
I wish I could really give this a simple answer. I have been a Mac Technician for over 15 years with a strong focus on software (anyone can turn screws, really, the devil is always in the software detail). Originally, my opinion of Anti-virus for Macs was, at best PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Program), and at…
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My Mac is slow! What could be wrong?
Is your Mac slow? There are a lot of different things that can slow down a Mac. My 15 years of working with Mac computers, have taught me a few tricks to improve the performance of older Macs. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself to sort out why your Mac is slowing…
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Latest Mac Malware that has experts worried
I’m not just a tech. I am a NERD. I love to read about the all latest Apple Mac things, all the time. And the current “latest thing” is malware. Where most people have their RSS feed and email give them reports on politics, recipes, hobbies or the next cricket match, I’m the guy who’s…
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Do Macs get Viruses? Mac Malware Removal in the Blue Mountains.
Before we get started we need to talk about the difference between a Virus and Malware. A virus is a rather nasty kind of malware that tries to infect as many computers as possible and does not require a lot of effort on your part to do so. Malware is software that is meant to…
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Remove Flash from your Mac today.
We all loved Adobe Flash, back in the day. I remember watching some really creative websites that used Flash. However, Adobe has stopped supporting this software. It is time to remove flash from your mac. If you are still using or installed the Flash plug-in on your Mac computer recently, I have bad news for…
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Free Class: How to stay safe online for Seniors!
We are going to have free presentation online tomorrow. 2:00-3:30 PM Wed Feb 17th at the Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood center! Learn the basics of staying online The class is going to cover some of the basics to make using the internet safer. This is not your normal computer class where the greatest risk is…
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How to ID & Avoid a Phone Text Scam
In the last few years, scammers have gotten smarter at using text messages to lure victims into phishing scheme traps. Their goal is to use these phone text scams, also referred to as SMS scams, to get your bank account or credit card details and other private information. How do you avoid a phone text…