Hello everyone,
I downloaded f.lux application a few months ago to make the screen light yellow at night. I wonder if this app safe for Macbook? So far I haven't found noticeable problem yet.
Many thanks!
MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
Why do you think it would harm the computer?
I downloaded f.lux application according CNET, which I now realized is a rogue website. I haven’t encountered anything wrong so far in terms of the functions of my macbook, but I am worry it might bring me consequences such as security breaching etc. Its was free of charge and is not registered in Apple store. If it is what I am feared of, is it too late to uninstall it?
Thank you in advance.
I wouldn't say that CNET is a rogue website, but it has been known to wrap software installers inside installers that have adware. However, I do recommend MacUpdate for software downloads. A chap who is active here on the ASC site has written an adware detector/remover. Check it out here on MacUpdate.
CNET's download site is known to distribute adware, so I strongly recommend against its use. That said, it doesn't look like the f.lux download from that site currently uses the CNET adware installer. If you haven't noticed any ads being injected into pages where they shouldn't exist, or obnoxious pop-ups that weren't there before, you're probably okay. If you want to make absolutely sure, you can run a scan with AdwareMedic, as dwb recommends, or try the manual instructions for finding and removing adware in my Adware Removal Guide.
(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)
Thank you very much for your advice.
Cheers,
On Ki
Thank you very much for your reply. I used your Adware Removal and no adware found in my macbook. So, I think I am ok for now.
Cheers,
On Ki
f.lux application safe for macbook?
