Apple launched its famous "Get a Mac" campaign in 2006 that was largely focused on presenting Macs as a better alternative to PCs. In one of the classic Apple commercials from the campaign, actor ...

The myth that Macs don’t get hit by malware is just that. Both Bitdefender and Norton have earned our Editors' Choice award for Mac antivirus, so which one is right for you? I break them down feature ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

Avast - widely recognized for its consumer cybersecurity solutions, providing cross-platform digital protection through antivirus, privacy, and performance tools. While macOS includes several built-in ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to trojans and viruses. In the last couple of years, there’s been a significant uptick in the number, variety and sophistication of malware targeting ...

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Many Mac users wonder if they need extra antivirus software. The answer depends on what you use your Mac for and where you’re using it from. The macOS operating system is tightly controlled and uses ...

It’s true that writing malware to attack Macs is more challenging than for PCs, but clearly, some coders relish that challenge. Mac malware exists, and going without Mac antivirus protection isn’t ...

What are everyone here using these days? I have ClamXav but I haven't paid for the virus definitions so it's out of date by at least a couple of years. Also have Sophos basic, which never turned up ...

People often ask if Macs really need antivirus software, both because of a misconception that Apple devices are “virus proof” and because macOS already comes with a built-in AV. In truth, a Mac’s ...