Does the IPAD need a antivirus & firewall program?

I just purchased a new 32g G yesterday and need to know if I need AV & Firewall protection. I called McAfee that I use on my pc but They only sell a family protection pkg that doesn't provide av or firewall protection

Tamara is right. Here's a thread with the same discussion of this topic:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2519980

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Why does the iPad need to be connected to a host computer to access the app store?

Is this normal operation?
I remember when I first purchased it that I needed to be connected to a host computer to even just turn it on. At that time I was advised to redo the sign-in and create a password operation and was then able to run the iPad independantly of a host computer.
Is there a way to download apps directly to the iPad without a host connection?

Well, then this thing has gotten into a mode that will not allow the app store connection unless it is connected to a host machine.
It will prompt me for the password, accept it, and then go into an endless loop of saying "Not logged in. Would you like to log in?"
If I enter an incorrect password (as a test) it will tell me "password is incorrect" - so that's not it.
Again, this reminds me of the mode this was in when I first got it and needed to be teathered to simply turn it on.
I'm only using the iTunes backup and restore method. I never learned how to simply clone the iPads HDD volume for absolute foolproof backup so I can not say that I'm able to clone my original HDD image back 100% identical to what it was when this was last working normally.
PS. Yes, the iPad is powered on. Yes, I have wi-fi access. Yes, I have power to my home. Yes, I'm sure. Yes, I've done this before and it used to work.

Does the mac need an antivirus?

I am not to familiar with my macbook but, do you think that it needs an antivrus?

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:
While there may not currently be any Viruses for Macs, the original poster may actually be asking, "Is there any Malware that affects Macs?"
The answer to that question is YES.
The best defense against Mac Malware is to add a new Admin account (to be used only for Administration) and use it to demote your "daily use" account to a regular User account. Then if software tries to install itself, it generate a dialog box "please enter your Admin username and password". This will tip off an alert user that something unexpected is happening.
The other important concept is that the user must remain Vigilant, and do not download stuff from untrusted web site.
An interesting point, but wouldn't a similar question still be asked even if you were in the Admin user account? I am always prompted to enter the 'main' password if installing new software.

Is it possible to hook a USB external hard drive to an iPad?.....the HD has video on it that I wanna watch on my iPad but don't wanna store it on iPad or iTunes....and way format does the video need to be in to watch on iPad?

Is it possible to hook a USB external hard drive to an iPad?.....the HD has video on it that I wanna watch on my iPad but don't wanna store it on iPad or iTunes....and way format does the video need to be in to watch on iPad?

There are some wireless external hard drives that can be used with the iPad.
The Kingston Wi-Drive, which costs $50 for the 16 Gigabyte, and then $30 more for every 16 gigs more. It works by you turning it on and then accessing the files on it from an app that you download on your iDevice. You can access music, movies, and other stuff. No connections or anything, it works like a WiFi connection, you connect to it from the setting on the iPad under wireless networks.
Then there is the Seagate GoFlex, which some would recommend over the Wi-Drive. But this one costs $199 and had 500 Gigabytes of storage. It works the sameway as the Kingston: no wires, runs over its wireless connection. You can actually fit up to 300 HD movies on it.
Another option:
Expand your iPad's storage capacity with HyperDrive
http://www.macworld.com/article/1153935/hyperdrive.html
On the road with a camera, an iPad, and a Hyperdrive
http://www.macworld.com/article/1160231/ipadhyperdrive.html
Pad2, the new iPad Supported Video Formats & Movie Formats
H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
 Cheers, Tom

Does the iPad mini have a setting so it can be used with either 120 or 240 electrical current? If yes, how do you go about setting the desired input voltage? I will travel to Northern Europe and want to know if I will need a voltage converter.

Does the iPad mini have a setting so it can be used with either 120 or 240 electrical current? If yes, how do you go about setting the desired input voltage? I will travel to Northern Europe and want to know if I will need a voltage converter.

The iPad charger is dual voltage. You need only a plug adapter to be able to plug your US charger into a European wall outlet. A basic one costs about $2.00. - $6.00. Like this...
http://www.amazon.com/CVID-Grounded-European-Adapter-Adaptor/dp/B0098B5GN8/

Why does the iPad not support flash player? I would like to watch programming from att uverse but cannot because of this restriction

Why does the iPad not support flash player? I would like to watch programming from att uverse but cannot because of this restriction

Because NOTHING that is iOS supports Flash. Never has never will.
The only possible option is to try the Skyfire browser from the App store. It is an internet browser that converts flash to HTML 5 so that you can attempt to view it on iOS devices.
I have never tried it so I can tell you if it is any good, but it has gotten decent reviews.

Probably a stupid question . . . does the iPad come with iTunes preinstalled?

I'm in need ot a portable way to listen to podcasts and type some notes. Due to low vision I cannot use an ipod or iphone. I have an imac at home. Does the ipad come with itunes preinstalled, or would I haave to buy it separately. I know I'd have to purchase another copy if pages, which I have on my imac.

Yes - but the iTunes that comes installed on the iPad is the iTunes Store where you purchase your media. The iPad comes with a preinstalled iPod App and that is where your music library resides and plays on the iPad - not in iTunes.
You don't have to buy either apps for the iPad.
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HT1766 My mini Ipad is only 2 months old and it has frozen. The screen says that the ipad needs to be backed up on icloud but the touch screen has frozen and I can even shut it down. Suggestions

Does anyone know how to unfreeze a screen.
My mini Ipad is only 2 months old and it has frozen. The screen says that the ipad needs to be backed up on icloud but the touch screen has frozen and I can even shut it down. Suggestions

Try to reboot it. Hold down the sleep and home keys until you see the silver apple, about 20 seconds or so. It should reboot and work for you.

Does the iPad support flash player yet?

Does the iPad support flash player yet?

As has been said here many times now, Adobe has ceased development on all versions of their mobile Flash player, and since the chances are vanishingly small that Apple will ever develop their own, iOS devices will probably never natively support Flash content or apps. If Flash capability is criticial to your needs, you'll probably want to choose another device, though even Android and Windows phone and tablet devices are less and less capable of Flash support.
Regards.

Does the iPad 3 gen, have a voice recorder?

Does the iPad 3rd gen with retina display, have a voice recorder?

Not as a built in app - no it does not. If you need a voice recorder, you will have to download an app from the App Store. An app like Quick Voice Recorder.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickvoice-recorder/id284675296?mt=8

HT4101 Does the Ipad camera connection kit work with the Ipad 4 and if not is there an adapter?

Does the IPad camera connection kit work with the Ipad 4 and /or is the an adapter ?

You want the newer Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD821ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter
The old Camera Connection Kit also works and I use it on my iPad 4, however, to use this your will need the Lightning to 30 pin adaptor.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD824ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter-02-m

Does the iPad air purchased in Hong Kong valid in Canada about the 1 year warranty?

Does the iPad air purchased in Hong Kong valid in Canada about the 1 year warranty?

Hi Courcoul,
Thank you very much for your help!
Here's our situation. We are in the satellite offices, meaning in the trailers, where we have wifi set up. But they will be walking into the construction site often, but I'm not sure if they would need internet connection there...
Now I just spoke with one of the team members who arrived from Japan yesterday WITH their iPad Air, and my manager was impressed with it (hence my manager wanted to have some for his onsite staff).
According to them, they won't be needing internet connection in teh construction zone, but just computer (data input or reference), then when they return to the offices, they will connect with the WiFi.
My dilenmma is that there are TWO version sold in the US:
1. with Built-in Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) with MIMO support
2. with Wi-Fi+Cellure
And he does want the option to insert SIM cards when they return Japan, but doesn't want to sign up with any US carrier...
Does it make sense? Which one should they choose???
Thank you!

Does my imac need an antivirus

Does my Imac need an antivirus.I see reviews for mackeeper and wonder if I should install

It's malware that is making it's way around the net, not a virus.
How to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware
It's known by more than one name. MacDefender / MacGuard.. and so on.
http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus/

Does the iPad Air power adapter automatically conver Nothern Europe power to 60 cycles.

Does the iPad Air power adapter automatically conver Nothern Europe power to 60 cycles.

To expand on stedman's correct answer, all you need is a plug adapter. Apple also sells kits and cords that will convert the plug on the power adapter to any other type of plug for worldwide compatibility.

Does the iPad mini Model a1432, have speech to text?

Does the iPad mini Model a1432, have speech to text?

Hello Hope,
Thank you for the question. If you are in one of the locations listed in the following link, Dictation is available on the iPad mini model you are referring to:
iOS 7 - Feature Availability
http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/#dictation-dictation
For Dictation to function, you will need to verify Siri is turned on and the iPad is connected to the Internet. The following link has more information about using Dictation on the iPad:
iPad User Guide - Dictation
http://help.apple.com/ipad/7/#/iPad997d9642
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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