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5 Mac Security Tips You Can't Live WithoutPosted by By Paulo Fretowski on: 2005-06-17 02:30:48
Self SEO > Software Articles So, you’ve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac from viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to hack, but don’t let that fact allow you to become lenient with your security. 1. Download all of the software updates available. This seems like a no-brainer, but some Mac users forget to download the newest updates. You can even set your computer to automatically download new updates. However, some dial-up users encounter trouble when trying to downloaded updates. If you are a dial-up user, the best suggestion is to leave your Mac on overnight and let it download. Apple releases many programs that fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X. Probably the most important of these updates are the security updates. Apple periodically offers security updates for its operating systems (Panther and Tiger). 2. Be careful what you download. Some people use P2P downloads for Macintosh (I.E. Poisoned). Be careful when downloading using a P2P because you do not know where the music or file is coming from. Some P2P users specifically make corrupted files to send via music downloading programs. Generally, it is a good idea to stick to iTunes, because those files are ACC Protected and offered through Apple so they certainly won’t have viruses. 3. Choose the best and safest Internet Browser. Safari comes standard on all new Macs as part of iLife. However, some people do not enjoy Safari as much as others. Some say that Safari is not as safe from hackers as other browsers. Safari can also be a problem if you are going to a web page that requires a version of Internet Explorer or Netscape to view it. You can download Internet Explorer and Netscape for Mac, but again, some believe that these browsers are not as safe from hackers. Many people believe that Mozilla Firefox (my personal favorite) is the safest browser to use because of its customizable features. Firefox is available for downloading on the Macintosh. 4. Don’t be afraid to buy anti-virus software. If you have to download files from the internet as part of a job or hobby, then it is probably a good idea to have some sort of anti-virus software on your Macintosh. Apple provides a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly updated. 5. Finally, keep an eye on those e-mail attachments and instant messages. Some hackers have programmed viruses to IM you from one of your friends’ screen names. Don’t click on any link without knowing what it is first. Most e-mail providers use virus scans automatically, but you should always be extra careful when downloading an attachment. If it is from someone you do not know, don’t trust it. Apple computers are very safe from hackers, but they can always be improved. Keeping a computer safe, and running well requires a great amount of time and energy. Just remember that if your computer is safe, your Apple experience will be much more rewarding. Paulo Fretowski enjoys writing about computers because he uses them for his job with BizNicheMedia.  Print this article  Tell a friend
 cmurray
- Posted on: 2005-06-18 00:41:06
This article is very misleading and contains several serious errors. The grammatical ones are forgivable, but the factual ones indicate a lack of basic knowledge about Macintosh computers. I will itemize errors by section. 1. You can even set your computer to automatically download new updates. This happens automatically (without setting your computer) through Software Update. Apple releases many programs that fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X. Apple occasionally releases updates to software. 2. Be careful what you download. Some people use P2P downloads for Macintosh (I.E. Poisoned). Oh please - this is so bad. ...because those files are ACC Protected I think he means AAC - Advanced Audio Coding has nothing to do with virus protection. 3. Safari comes standard on all new Macs as part of iLife. Safari is not part of iLife. 4. Don’t be afraid to buy anti-virus software. Anti-virus software is rarely used by Mac owners as there hasn't been a documented case of an actual person affected by a virus on a Mac so far. Apple provides a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly updated. Apple does not provide any anti-virus software. 5.Some hackers have programmed viruses to IM you from one of your friends’ screen names. FUD Oh Paulo - have you ever seen a Mac? You may enjoy writing about computers, but I think fiction is your forte.
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