Which product is the best to keep my mac free of viruses?

I have never put a security / spam protector on my mac. Do I need to and which product is the best?

Cumscheid wrote:
I have never put a security / spam protector on my mac. Do I need to...
No.
3rd Party AV Software is Not Needed...
Read Here > Antivirus Discussion
Mac OS X tends to look after itself...
To keep your Mac Happy...
See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1147
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/maintainingmacosx.html
Mac OS X: About background maintenance tasks

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I own CS4, upgraded to CS5, then joined CS6, CC... and now I installed CC14. Which will be the best way to delete or uninstall the programs I don't need keeping only CC14 without running into issues? I have an Alienware Area 51 PC running Windows 7.

I own CS4, upgraded to CS5, then joined CS6, CC... and now I installed CC14. Which will be the best way to delete or uninstall the programs I don't need keeping only CC14 without running into issues? I have an Alienware Area 51 PC running Windows 7.

Which will be the best way to delete or uninstall the programs I don't need keeping only CC14 without running into issues?
There is none. Whatever you do to get rid of the older versions will inevitably do damage to shared components and other stuff of the new versions as well. That's just how it is with this approach... Uninstall the older versions, run the cleaner tool then reinstall CC 2014.
Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6
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Why are there 2 'after effects', 14 and regular and which one is the best use? It seems a little crazy to use twice the storeage for the same program?

I up graded adobe cc last night and the cc app down loaded up-grades to my original cc apps, plus another app of each labeled 14. Why do we need two copies of the same app on our machines, and which one is the best to use. I hope adobe in not going down the same road as apple and screwing up the works. i still remember way back when adobe goofed it so bad I switched to final cut. Now apple has screwed up final cut and I am back to Premiere. I know we have huge drives now, but come on, why two bit eating monsters that do the same thing. Stan / Desert Wind Productions.

The "2014" versions are new versions of the software. It's like the difference between CS5 and CS6. The new one is (most of the time) significantly better. This isn't any weird screwup, it's just a new version.
You may want to keep the old version around for compatibility, client needs, safety, etc. However, it probably behooves you to use the current version for all of its new features, etc.

I need to protect my macs who know which antivirus is the best?

i need to protect my macs who know which antivirus is the best?

NinaCruz wrote:
i need to protect my macs who know which antivirus is the best?
You need to protect your Macs from antivirus software.
A plethora of companies owe their very existence to having developed anti-virus software for Windows, which required such utilities due to Microsoft's wide-open architecture as PCs were originally conceived. While their user base diminishes in a shrinking PC market, those companies are now desperately trying to assert their relevance by claiming that Macs need the same daily care and ongoing maintenance as Windows PCs. They don't. The vast majority of Mac problems reported on this site are directly attributable to such junk.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
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 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 make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, 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.

I am considering getting an iphone... Which model is the best for me to get?

I am considering getting an iphone... I do not care about getting the "latest gadget", but have all apple products and would love the convenience of the calendar, music, camera, etc... on my phone. Which model is the best for me to get?
Is it really worth it for the newest (and most expensive) model, or is the 3G sufficient for regular use? or is the 4 now the most basic model I should invest in? or do I really have to get the 4S?

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Which case is the best for my 30 gb 5th gen?

ever since i have had an ipod i have been trying to find the best case for it.
it seems that every case on apple has some monumental flaw in it that someone points out in the reviews (ex.) bad belt clip, no screen protector, scratches too easily, etc.) so my question is which one is the best??? which one works the best... protects the best.... and doesnt scratch my ipod a lot (i realize some scratching is basically inevitable)
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Which cover is the best for waterproofing?

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Which app is the best for viewing documents without sliding while zooming?

I have many novels saved under *.htm, doc and pdf.
I'm using Quick Office, but when I zoom in, I have to slide the screen from side to side just to watch the whole things, which make my eyes feel very tired.
So I need your help about which app is the best for viewing documents without sliding while zooming, I mean, when you zoom in, you just have to slide vertically to see the whole documents, and don't have to slide horizontally.

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There is a big difference between Windows and Linux, the scheduler being the biggest. Here are 3 shots from oblivion, I tried to keep the Tri-passes around 400-450k, and the texture mem is ~ the same in all 3.
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Xorg only no WM, with urxvt console open to launch the game, nothing else running except background services.
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Xorg only, all non essential services stopped.
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Especially with Dual cores, you will find that games do not loose FPS even with things like a lightweight music player running in the background. Windows scheduler simply was not made for that kind of thing, and benifits alot more from a lower number of background processes. I wont say linux does not benifit, but with Dual cores and CFS, it is not really noticable anymore.
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Which tool is the best to develop stored procedure?

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which tool is the best to develop and debug stored procedure in oracle9i/10g?
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> Now i am using sqlplus to develop procedures. But I can not debug them.
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Which Linux is the best?

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This is not related to java, but I am currently thinking of getting a linux OS, which linux is the best out there? redhat, mandrake, suse, or whatelse?....

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This question has been posted many times, and often enough it lead to extensive Distribution Flamewars.
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SuSE and Mandrake seem to be the most newbie friendly, they have easy installer, and will configure one of the big GUI's for the user (KDE is the default on both). Unfortunately, this installers can not handle any hardware, so sometimes you will have even install probs with them (without any Linux/Unix knowledge), but even on linux there is a generic default GUI driver g.
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