by admin on March 23, 2010
Although many Mac users now recognize the need for security software to combat the increasing threat of viruses and malware that specifically target the Mac platform, many are unsure as to just how seriously the threat should be taken. Specifically, some question the need for commercial antivirus software like McAfee VirusScan, and instead opt for [...]
by admin on March 15, 2010
MacScan and VirusBarrier are two of those rarest of creatures in the software world: Mac-only security programs. Although heavyweights from the Windows security arena like Norton and McAfee have recently increased their efforts to gain market share among Mac users, MacScan and VirusBarrier represent an approach tailored specifically to the platform. That’s not to say [...]
by admin on March 15, 2010
PC Tools iAntiVirus and SecureMac’s MacScan are two small utilities for Mac that nevertheless perform important functions. Many Mac users are starting to understand that the “there are no viruses for Mac” days are long gone. Security software for Mac is thus starting to be recognized as a necessity. iAntiVirus and MacScan both handle specific [...]
by admin on March 12, 2010
In recent years, the issue of Mac security has changed in nature; the increasing popularity of the Mac platform means that hackers have more incentive to create viruses, malware and other exploits that specifically target Mac systems. This, in turn, has lead to an increase in the number of options for users looking to combat [...]
by admin on March 10, 2010
At first glance, any comparison between PC Tools iAntiVirus and Norton Internet Security for Mac would seem to be a “David and Goliath” type of contest. Norton is one of the giants of computer security and antivirus in general, while iAntiVirus is a Mac-specific niche utility. However, there are certainly still many Mac users who [...]
by admin on February 22, 2010
Although it’s always been thought of as an absolute necessity for users on the Windows operating system, it’s not too tough anymore to make the point that security software is now a must for Mac users as well. The threat from viruses and malware will continue to increase as Macs become more popular and thus [...]
by admin on February 15, 2010
People who have worked with Windows in the past may be familiar with the process of weeding out unnecessary processes and applications in order to optimize the performance of their system. While Macs don’t tend to be as cluttered out of the box, there are still ways to improve the performance of your Mac that [...]
by admin on February 11, 2010
These days, more and more Mac users are paying close attention to the issue of virus protection. The threat from viruses and malware for Mac is increasing as the Mac platform continues to become more popular and widely adopted among individuals and businesses alike. Even though this is a relatively new issue for Mac users, [...]
