what is the best antivirus for my mac?

Do you have one with the Good Bad markings?

What's the guitar amp?

Actually it does have the good and bad. I seem to remember most of them did. But yours has incremental numeral markings. I don't think mine does. I went to look but then I remember I lent it to my father-in-law. He's a ham for like 60 years and a retierd EE from IBM. He has more use for it than I do. I pretty much buy new.

Still have a Marshal head around and a couple of tube pre-amps.

I've read his guide and a few other writings. Thanks.

I think I'm staying bare on the Mac and I put MS Essentials on the Windows side.

I've read so many reports that my head is spinning but in the end I think they are all pretty much bought and sold. That's why I came here.

My meter is from a Simpson, US made. I prefer good and bad, this meter tells you more than you need to know 🙂

Marshalls, good amps.

Csound1 wrote:

Use Microsoft Security Essentials on the Windows installation, don't use anything on the Mac installation.

lol, that's the most useless pos ever.

Is it? How so?

Simpson certainly was the best for some time. I still have a number of old multi's of theirs. Can't hurt em.

My Marshall is pretty old. Late 60's or early 70's if I remember correctly. Did a number of mods to improve it.

iInspector wrote:

Simpson certainly was the best for some time. I still have a number of old multi's of theirs. Can't hurt em.

I used amphenol for mults, latterly whirlwind (so many pins)

My Marshall is pretty old. Late 60's or early 70's if I remember correctly. Did a number of mods to improve it.

All good, I kept an AC30 and an old strat (out of a rather too large collection) 🙂

Clam is not bad, but if you are using a mac, it is unlikely that you get virus. I wouldn't say Mac never gets virus but I would say that the chances are very low

Well said, but did you notice that you the question you replied to was asked over 16 months ago?

Most useless antivirus on the MAC is an antivirus on the MAC. only 2% on CPUs in the world run OS X. It is the automatic automobile. If you need antivirus, go get a stickshift. Encrypt your volume, turn the native firewall on, or be satisfied that apple has pre-linked kexts and launchagents built for detecting / preventing malware (

quarantine, securityagent, xpc services, sandbox....etc) before you even have the chance to install any more protection.

*knocks on wood*

Not sure why you feel a need to reply to me but...

nbar wrote:

only 2% on CPUs in the world run OS X.

Actually it's over 7% according to NetMarketShare.

*2.97 % run the current OS X (10.8-10.8.4). But you are right, thank you for the correction and clarification (not trying to be ssarcastic I conflated the two). Cumulatively, 0S X to 10.8.4 is ~7%

SilverFishing46 wrote:

I think we ALL get that buying a mac means you are LESS LIKELY to need anti-virus software.

BUT PLEASE just give the less technical people a stupid link to software instead of every possible confusing review and complex freeware application available!!!

Some people (like me) are just simple people. We want the peace of mind that comes from buying extra protection we know we may not need from a recognizable company. I KNOW I MAY NOT NEED THIS....but some of us just aren't as technically gifted as the rest of you.

This way if I ever get a virus/malware......I know who I can call up and yell at about the issue! 😁

Norton Antivirus 2012 for Mac

(P.S. please save the "that software *****....."don't waste you money" comments for someone else. I've read the reviews, I know this software is far from perfect)

I'm going cross-eyed trying to understand all this stuff too. I WISH there was just one obvious choice that could give me piece of mind. I'm not sold on all the options I reading about here.

Sigh! 😕

MiloSilo9 wrote:

... I WISH there was just one obvious choice that could give me piece of mind.

If you are seeking a product that will grant your Mac a magical immunity cloak, there is no such thing. That much should be obvious from having perused this tired old topic.

Peace of mind is an illusion that protects you from nothing. You must actively exercise vigilance in whatever you do, including using your computer. However, there are reasonable precautions you can take that will serve you well no matter what threats exist now or in the future. Among them:

• Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
• Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
• Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
• Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
  • Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
  • Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
  • Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an unsolicited email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
• Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
• Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
  • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
  • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
  • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
• Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
  • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
  • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
  • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
• Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
  • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
  • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
  • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
  • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
  • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to provide useless "peace of mind" when you should actually be exercising sound judgement, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
• Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.

Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.