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hey hows going been lurking forums year , made account week ago, after debating either mac made transition windows mac, wondering programs have mbp such security programs, , upgrades such ram , hdd appreciate if guide me info.

 

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i made transition windows mac,

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congrats , welcome!

lazaro said: ↑

i wondering programs have mbp

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helpful information mac user
portables fast start: new user's guide apple notebooks

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such security programs

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macs not immune malware, no true viruses exist in wild can run on mac os x, , there never have been since released on 10 years ago. malware in wild can affect mac os x handful of trojans, can avoided practicing safe computing (see below). also, mac os x snow leopard , lion have anti-malware protection built in, further reducing need 3rd party antivirus apps.

mac virus/malware faq​

1. make sure built-in mac firewall enabled in system preferences > security > firewall
   
   
2. uncheck "open "safe" files after downloading" in safari > preferences > general
   
   
3. disable java in browser (safari, chrome, firefox). protect malware exploits java in browser, including recent flashback trojan. leave java disabled until visit trusted site requires it, re-enable duration of visit site. (this not confused javascript, should leave enabled.)
   
   
4. change dns servers opendns servers reading this.
   
   
5. be careful install software trusted, reputable sites. never install pirated software. if you're not sure app, ask in forum before installing.
   
   
6. never let else have access install on mac.
   
   
7. don't open files receive unknown or untrusted sources.
   
   
8. for added security, make sure network, email, financial , other important passwords long , complex, including upper , lower case letters, numbers , special characters.
   
   
9. always keep mac , application software updated. use software update mac software. other software, it's safer updates developer's site or menu item "check updates", rather installing notification window pops while you're surfing web.

that's need keep mac free of mac os x malware has ever been released wild. don't need 3rd party software keep mac secure.

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and upgrades such ram

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• apple not manufacture ram , charges more pay other reputable ram providers.
• some great sources mac-compatible ram owc, crucial , newegg.com.
• installation of user-installable parts such ram does not void apple warranty or applecare protection plan, unless damage in process.
  
  
• mr guide buying ram
• mr guide understanding intel mac ram
• mr guide matched ram on intel macs
  
  
• macbook pro: how remove or install memory
• macbook: how remove or install memory
• imac: how remove or install memory
• mac mini: how remove or install memory

you can find specs on apple products, including maximum ram:

• by visiting everymac.com: actual maximum ram
• by selecting model on crucial memory advisor™ tool find ram information
• by using mactracker
• by entering serial number here find specs model.
  (be aware models can use more ram apple shows. check everymac verify actual usable ram.)

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and hdd

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there hundreds of existing threads on hdd , ssd recommendations. i'm sure you'll find tons of useful ideas searching forum , reading of those.

 

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