Bought my first MacBook

Just bought my first MacBook and I'm about to set it up, and I want to know what kind of security software I should install, if any. I always use a VPN on all my Apple devices, but I've never used any anti virus programs on my iphone or ipad. What advice do the experts have for a MacBook?

MacBook Air (M3, 2024)

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 2:18 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2024 2:24 PM

Do not install third party apps that claim to protect, boost performance, clean, etc. Such third party apps use system resources while providing no benefit. And they may cause problems.

Read this good user tip: Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


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