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is this software legitimate form MacBook air?

MacBook Air 11", macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 22, 2019 5:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2019 8:32 AM

Apple programmed automatic maintenance into macOS and you paid them good money to benefit from this foresight. Third-party "cleaning/tuneup" apps are very nearly scams because their developers know the macOS has automated maintenance. Even worse, these third-party fearware products compete with Apple's built-in routines causing performance and stability issues.


The only background defense product any of the senior contributors here recommend is MalwareBytes. The developer is a long-serving and respected member of Apple Discussions. Malwarebytes is excellent against adware that gets past Apple's malware system because a user allowed it. As it was not simply 'ported" from Windows but written for Macs, it does not extract a performance penalty.


Something to remember: Just because an app is in the App Store does not mean Apple endorses it.

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Dec 22, 2019 8:32 AM in response to davidfromdeltaville

Apple programmed automatic maintenance into macOS and you paid them good money to benefit from this foresight. Third-party "cleaning/tuneup" apps are very nearly scams because their developers know the macOS has automated maintenance. Even worse, these third-party fearware products compete with Apple's built-in routines causing performance and stability issues.


The only background defense product any of the senior contributors here recommend is MalwareBytes. The developer is a long-serving and respected member of Apple Discussions. Malwarebytes is excellent against adware that gets past Apple's malware system because a user allowed it. As it was not simply 'ported" from Windows but written for Macs, it does not extract a performance penalty.


Something to remember: Just because an app is in the App Store does not mean Apple endorses it.

Dec 22, 2019 8:37 AM in response to davidfromdeltaville

No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.


AppStore apps aren't tested for efficacy. As long as they meet AppStore guidelines for development they are accepted.

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