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does macbook pro 14 need antivirus software? I am looking for latest thoughts.


Posted on Nov 6, 2021 7:30 AM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2021 7:36 AM

Apple has a lot of built-in protection, using many different techniques for automatically preventing Virus from becoming executable. Crippling your Mac while scanning for patterns that resemble Windows viruses is NOT one of them.


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Nov 6, 2021 7:36 AM in response to Johnny3appleseed

Apple has a lot of built-in protection, using many different techniques for automatically preventing Virus from becoming executable. Crippling your Mac while scanning for patterns that resemble Windows viruses is NOT one of them.


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Nov 6, 2021 7:49 AM in response to Johnny3appleseed

Johnny3appleseed wrote:

Thanks Grant,

This appears to be an ongoing debate on the web when I googled the topic. Needed some quick “expert” feedback.
Thanks, John

I think the only "debate" originates with and is propagated by antivirus app developers who wish to separate you from your money. Grant is spot on with his advice. It is to their benefit to fuel the debate.

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