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Feb 15, 2016 9:44 AM in response to Cj in ATLby Kappy,Search on the App Store and/or MacUpdate.
How to safely use MacUpdate to download malware-free software:
This site has both free and paid membership accounts. If you have neither then some software will be distributed as an installer wrapper that includes adware/malware you may not want. Such a download may appear on your computer like this: Firefox Installer.dmg. Delete the download and return to the main site where you will find a direct link to the developer's website. Use that link from which to download the software.
To avoid such downloads from MU just create a free membership account. Log into your account prior to using the site. This will avoid the installer wrappers and downloading adware or malware. I continue to use their site without any problems.
If you prefer not to create a membership account then note that on the download page under the price box will be the link to the developer’s site. Use that link and download the software directly from the developer circumventing the use of MU altogether.
You will find warnings from one user in this topic warning that the site is “dangerous.” His warning is an exaggeration and it is false. Learn the facts. You merely need to establish a free or paid membership to avoid problems with malware. Don’t pay attention to other users who warn you away with hyperbole and rhetorical insults.
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Feb 15, 2016 3:19 PM in response to Cj in ATLby Ethmoid,There is not really a good replacement for iWeb that is free.
Unfortunately, if you want something decent then you will have to pay for it - take a look at EverWeb here. This is the best replacement for iWeb and you might find that you get on better with this than anything else.