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Do Macbook Pros need antivirus protection? if so, what is the best antivirus protection software?

Do Macbook Pros need antivirus protection? if so, what is the best antivirus protection software?

Mac OS X versions 10.6.7 and later have built-in detection of known Mac malware in downloaded files. The recognition database is automatically updated once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders. In most cases, there’s no benefit from any other automated protection against malware.
The most effective defense against malware is your own intelligence. All known Mac malware takes the form of trojans that can only operate if the victim is duped into running them. If you're smarter than the malware attacker thinks you are, you won't be duped. That means, primarily, that you never install software from an untrustworthy source. How do you know a source is untrustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install software, such as a “codec” or “plug-in,” that comes from that same site, or an unknown site, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim.
“Cracked” versions of commercial software downloaded from a bittorrent are likely to be infected.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. No intermediary is acceptable.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can reasonably be.
Never install any commercial "anti-virus" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use ClamXav -- nothing else.

Do Mac Pros need network cards?

I bought a Mac pro in 2007. It's running 10.4. Do I need to buy a network card to access an existing wireless network?

In 2007, so that should have been an original Mac Pro. The wireless network card was an optional add-on with a Mac Pro, so if you did not order one with it, then you do not have a wifi card and will need to purchase one.
I think wifi was only as a build to order option (that is, no wifi as standard equipment) up to about the 2010 Mac Pro's.
P.S. if you are really running 10.4 on that machine, then you must actually have a PowerMac G5, not a Mac Pro (all Mac Pro's are Intel machines) and the first Mac Pro would have shipped with OS X 10.5 on it. No PowerMac every shipped with wifi as a standard item, only as build to order optional equipment.

New Mac Pro - need to run using 10.4 operating system

I need to run a UNIX based program (Gaussian) on a new Mac Pro. According to the Gaussian website (http://www.gaussian.com/gbrochures/g03_onmacs.htm) their program is only supported for Intel systems running on 10.4 OS (and not 10.5). Is it possible to purchase a new mac running 10.4, or alternatively how easy is it to downgrade the 10.5 OS to 10.4?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Rob

Gaussian sure is a blast from the past! In my previous life I did some work with Gaussian 88 and our typical runs lasted about 12 hours each. When the MFLOPS gods were with us, we could do one in about 6 hours on the Cray X-MP down in Austin. It's quite amazing that this can now be done on the computer sitting under my desk!
As far as your question goes, it looks like you will have to wait for Gaussian to build a Leopard compatible version for Intel-based Macs. In the mean time, I have read that it's possible to install SuSe Linux on a Mac Pro on a separate partition. Assuming that your license allows you to use the Linux binary, it might be possible to use it. You would have to reboot to do a Gaussian run, so it's not the most elegant solution, but it's the only way I can see it working.
Good luck with your number crunching!

Does mac pro need an anti virus or not? please advise thanks

hi i'm new mac pro user i would like to ask you if i need to buy anti virus to my computer
thanks

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets (see below.)
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been another layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't actually been tested by Apple (unless it comes from the Mac App Store), but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. For most practical purposes, applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed can be considered safe.
Gatekeeper has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could find some other way to evade Apple's controls.
For more information about Gatekeeper, see this Apple Support article.
4. Beyond XProtect and Gatekeeper, there’s no benefit, in most cases, from any other automated protection against malware. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. All known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source. How do you know whether a source is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
5. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was never a good idea, and Java's developers have had a lot of trouble implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style "virus" affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful. Fortunately, Java on the Web is mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers. In Safari, this is done by unchecking the box marked Enable Java in the Security tab of the preferences dialog.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a specific task, enable Java only when needed for the task and disable it immediately when done. Close all other browser windows and tabs, and don't visit any other sites while Java is active. Never enable Java on a public web page that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, password-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be practically as safe from malware as you can be.
6. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
7. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
8. The greatest harm done by anti-virus software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging threats, but they get a false sense of security from it, and then they may behave in ways that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

Transition advices to new Mac Pro needed

hi everyone ... I would like to ask your opinion in how to transition from my old Mac Pro to the new one that will arrive soon.
my main concern is my old habit in using the 4 hard-drive slots of my old MP for so many years now:
disk 1: contains the operating system with basic data
disk 2: contains my main data I use every day for work
disk 3: time-machine backup
disk 4: bootcamp
basically I would like to keep a similar setup but so far I have seen only raid systems available for Thunderbolt 2 storage devices and I don't see the possibility to use a raid system and splitting it up the desired way.
1) in your opinion would it be a good solution to buy 3 external Thunderbolt HDD housings and use my existing HDD's?
2) so far I have seen only Thunderbolt 1 housing's without HDD's. but am I right that 10GB/sec is enough for read/write data transfer-speed?
3) or should I change my old habit and get used to a Raid-system and use Thunderbolt 2? (but what to do with bootcamp and time-machine?)
my second concern is about my 2 displays I use that are connected via DVI:
4) will a "simple" DVI adapter to Mini DisplayPort do the job in connecting my displays or do I need a special adapter?
and finally your advice for all the CD/DVD's:
5) what device would you guys recommend for reading and burning CD/DVD's with the new MP?
looking forward to the new MP but very afraid of all the needed extra devices and cables with the "mess" they will be creating around my work-aera!
anyway a BIG thanks in advance for your tip's and helpful input!

Same issue here. Here's my suggestion:
1. Purchase a Pegasus2 R4 empty RAID from the Apple store. Thunderbolt2. Move your drives there. If you want to keep your same setup, you're done, but then you are losing the advantage of not having the redundancy of RAID, such as RAID5, RAID10, or RAID6.
2. Purchase Apple's minidisplay port to DVI adapters for $99 ea.
3. Lots of options for CD/DVDs. Here's one that was designed for the new MacPro: http://www.numac.co or use the existing ones in your old MacPro, as explained below.
While I wait for my MacPro to arrive, I am using a MBAir 2013, a MacPro 2006, a 30" cinema display, a bluetooth keyboard & trackpad, and a Pegasus2 with four new 4TB drives (Seagate NAS) in a RAID6 yielding 8TB of storage with dual redundancy (two drives can fail out of 4). The old MacPro is connected via wifi file/display/CD&DVD sharing. The MBAir is connected to the Pegasus2 which also is connected to the cinema display. The MB Air's lid is closed and accessed with Apple's bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. Not only do I have 8TB of new storage, but I can access all the drives in the old MacPro. The two CD/DVD drives on the MacPro remain available, if needed. I will get rid of the old MacPro once the new one arrives and replace the MB Air with the new MacPro, so I will need to buy an external CD/DVD drive. 8TB of storage is enough.

Sharing from Mac mini to Mac Pro - need some help...

I have an external drive (USB) connected to my Mac Pro. The Mac mini is in another room set up on the network. And Alias of the USB external Drive is in my Shared Folder and the Mac Mini sees it. I initially had to do "CMND+K" and enter in the Mac Pro's IP. It connected fine, and I can access the files. But, when I sleep the mini, and then wake it up later, I have to go through the "CMND+K" routine again and relogin to the Pro. I have tried adding this login routine to be auto, but it doesn't seem to be working. I get an error couldn't mount the drive when the mini wakes up. Maybe I did it wrong? Thanks

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Mac Pro needs to be restarted (OSX ask for it)

Greetings, I have encounter a problem with my Mac Pro ...I start using it and sometimes a black screen comes up and says "You must restart your computer" etc etc in different languages with an on of icon. I was using After Effects CS3 and it doest this ...not only with this problem but with different applications and sometimes just by itself. What seems to be the problem?
this is an urgent problem I need to solve this to finish work here in the office
let me know
Cheers

From the Console or from System Profile - Logs
(time for a copy of David Pogue's "Mac OS X: The Missing Manual"?)
http://www.apple.com/macosx/resources/
www.oreilly.com has a lot of good books also. However, the links from Google point to some excellent FAQs to help track down and troubleshoot causes and possibilities. It is not a quick fix. Testing cables, memory, and looking for software problems. And then start with a fresh undamaged system, as the one you have is likely suffering some corruption of the directory.
clone your system and update your backup and recovery strategy.

Mac Pro needs a disk repair, please help!

I've been having some strange problems with my early '08 Mac Pro, so I ran Disk Utility, and it says, "This disk needs to be repaired. Stat up your computer with another disk (such as your Mac OS X installation disc), and then use Disk Utility to repair this disk."
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the best and safest way to do this? I'm assuming I will need to back everything up to an external drive? I currently have everything backing up to a Time Capsule every hour, but only the boot drive. Do I need to transfer all four drives?
Most importantly, would could have caused this? I take great care of my machine, I don't even download ****. I use Final Cut Pro every day for work, a little After Effects here and there, and that's it. I don't mess around with my machines.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.

Take a look at SuperDuper to clone your system and other drives, in addition to TimeMachine or anything else you use (there are 4 ways to slice and dice and clone programs).
Disk Warrior 4.x to repair disk drives and their directory. Maybe TechTool Pro 5 or Drive Genius 3.
Prevention is better than a cure, and Apple First Aid is safe basic but not always strong enough medicine.
Safe Boot at first sign of a problem.
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/harddrives/topic4557.html#d10aug2010
And a small Apple OS volume keep handy used just for repairs and maintenance, with latest versions and utilities, better than relying on whatever your DVD is, it isn't 10.6.5 for one thing.
Sometimes best to clone your system, rebuild/repair the new clone, and use that for new working system (use the original as backup and keep it handy and safe and off line). That can work better than fixing and repairing.
And if you think you have corrupt files, you might want to build a new system too.
Next time there is an OS update, patch, version, or new software / drivers / program - backup and clone. And consider running and testing off one and keep the other handy, so you aren't out of work and unable to use Final Cut etc.

Buying a new Mac Pro, need help with Screen

Hello everyone, Im getting a Mac Pro, and I need a good lcd monitor to go with it. At the same time I would like to be able to have a LCD screen in my room to watch tv. Is it possible to watch tv with the Apple displays, any other displays or should I buy a LCD TV that has capabilities to be connected to a computer. I read a post that suggested a Dell screen to somebody for the purpose of watching tv.
Please any advice would be appreciated.
Gonzo

Elgato <http://www.elgato.com> lets you watch a record TV programs on the Mac's screen.
There are some non-Apple monitors with video, as well as DVI inputs. Some even contain TV tuners and speakers.
Some TVs can be used as computer monitors but there are potential problems:
Low resolution
Overscan (menu bar and dock off the screen)
Computer display not filling screen
Non-square pixels
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About to purchase new Mac Pro - Need Advice

I am about to purchase a new mac pro and have some questions
I am planning to use final cut pro as well as Edius on Boot Camp.
I intend to edit footage in HDV from a sony Z1 and also from the new sony - pmw -ex3 which i will be planning to edit in HD and 24p.
1) the default config for the mac pro is dual 2.8.ghz processors, what advantage gain will i get i upgrade to 3.0 or 3.2, is the extra power worth the money? will this give me more real-time editing
How many layers of HD 1920 x 1080 from the sony pmw-ex3, will i be able to edit in FCP 6.0 without any problems? would you advise more ram
2) i prefer to work from RAID 5 drives and keep system drive separate, this is how i have worked on in PC/Windows environment. Can anyone confirm if i can have one JBOD drive for the system and 3 drives configured as a RAID 5 drive?
Will i be able to use a boot to run windows and also be able to use the RAID 5 drive on windows side?
3) Is anyone using the 3ware RAID 5 side car? what is experienece is this compatible on the windows partition from boot camp
4) How will i be able to preview HD footage?
5) Do i need to invest in a better Graphics
Thanks in advance

Hi,
Here are a few answers.
1. The Mac Pro 2.8 GHz model performs so well that it is difficult to justify paying 28% more for 7% of additional processor power in the case of the Mac Pro 3.0 GHz or 56% more for 14% additional processor power with the Mac Pro 3.2 GHz model. You might see a small 5-10% increase in performance when compressing video with the 3.2GHz model but it certainly would not be worth paying 50% more to me. In addition, Amazon has the 2.8 on sale for $2599 after an easy rebate:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000VR4F2Q/arizomacinusergr
That is a $200 savings off the retail price.
2. If you want to use boot camp I would NOT recommend the Apple RAID card. Boot camp does not work with this card which leaves you wondering why you bought the card and how to get around this HUGE limitation. Instead, I would recommend the Areca ARC-1221x, HighPoint RR 3522 or the ARC-1680x if you want a SAS card. All of these cards have new firmware available that provide awesome performance and boot capability with the Mac Pro 2008. I would also get a SeriTek/2eEN4 4-bay and 1TB Samsung HDs. This gives a solid, quiet 4-bay enclosure that can support RAID 5 with any of the cards and you can add a second enclosure later if you want to use all eight external ports with RAID 6 (for added redundancy and increased volume size). This leaves the internal bays available for Boot Camp, Mac OS X, backups or mirrors and provides RAID 5/6 capability that can be configured to perform almost twice as fast as the Apple RAID card and provide double the redundancy with RAID 6. Links with more information are found here:
http://firmtek.stores.yahoo.net/sata2een4.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152102
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/highpoint/3522/
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/areca/1221x/
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/areca/1680x/
3. The 3Ware RAID 5 card is not a top pick in the Macintosh market. The options outlined above will provide much better performance and RAID 6 capabilities.
4. You can view the the HD footage on the monitor.
5. You may want a better graphics card but I would try the stock card first. I was surprised how well the ATI radeon HD 2600 XT card performs with Apple applications.
Have fun!

New Mac Pro & Need to backup e-mails/mailboxes/etc...

Hey all...
Just got a new Mac Pro and I need to know what the sure fire way is to copy over my mail.app information from the older Mac. I know there is a FAQ on the topic but for some reason I remember trying to back-up my mail data (including emails/rss feeds/mailboxes/accounts) and really had some trouble so I'm coming to you for a "sure-fire" way to do this. I have a lot of saved emails and would hate to see them gone.
Please Advise! Thanks!!

+Why not just clone the drive and then you'll lose nothing?+
I'm going from one TB worth of data between two 500GB drives to one 320GB drive. I'm swapping out the 2nd drive as that contains all my Music/iTunes files but the main 500GB drive is staying in the older Mac G5. And besides... I want to reinstall some apps and get a clean/fresh start (no clutter) on the new Mac. My only other concern is my iTunes Playlists and library files... But I guess that is a question for another forum.
Cheers!

Are new iMacs adequate or is Mac Pro needed

I'm about to upgrade. are new iMacs adequate for 1st home studio and running apps like Logic or do i need to invest in a Mac Pro?

i think you'll find the new iMacs more than capable of running a home studio. buy the mac pro if you need room for expansion, or if you just don't like the idea of an all-in-one. otherwise, save some serious dough and go for the iMac. i think you'll be quite thrilled honestly.
my CoreDuo 2ghz almost matches my old Power Mac Dual G5 using Logic - i say almost because i recently got a Core Audio Overload message on the iMac trying to play a big session i created on the G5 (where i never got such a message). but as i said before, i think the new Core2Duo chips will erase any doubt re: intel imac vs. power mac g5 (dual)

Dual G5 to Mac Pro - Need Old Email

I had my Dual G5 replaced with a Mac Pro because the G5 died on me. Before it died, I dragged my library and user folders and system folder to an external drive.
What do I need to do to restore my old email to my new machine?

The procedure might be slightly different, depending upon whether you running 10.4 and Mail 2.x on the G5, or an earlier version of OSX and Mail?
If you were running Mail 2.x, then you would only need to transplant the com.apple.mail.plist from the Preferences folder in the Library folder, and replace any new Mail folder, with the former.
Ernie

Does anyone know if a new Mac Pro needs to come out soon?

Hey everybody..
I'm using mac pro from 2007 and i want to replace it for a new one.
everytime i bought a mac product, 2-3 months after a newer came out (it was like that with my macbook pro, iPhone 1,3,3gs,4s, iPad2).
I guess all i want is to know if apple will ever put out a new mac pro?
is it still apple's flagship?
I don't want to buy mac pro as it is because a lot of new technology is missing, like usb 3, thunderbolt, HDMI ect.
I thing apple didn't came out with new mac pro from 2009.
Please Help,
Niv

There was no new model, it was just a change in default processor from 2.8 to 3.2GHz, that was all, and it is otherwise totally the same, still runs 10.6.8 if needed too.
The need for TB is miniscule on a workstation. There are some attempts to get storage arrays but then you already can add SAS/SATA, and you can install higher end graphic video like GTX 670 if needed. More video processing than any TB - which is a nice product, just more aimed it seems toward notebook users and such.
And there are the constant where is TB threads.
Intel is even reconsidering their Xeon roadmap due to when they can have new models, DDR4 around the corner.
If there is a desire that is needed it is probably SATA 3.1 if anything.

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