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Antivirus

Do I have install antivirus to protect my MacBook?

Posted on Dec 27, 2019 8:59 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 9:00 AM

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.

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Dec 27, 2019 9:00 AM in response to darush112

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.

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