Apple's Mac OS X has been advertised as much safer for users than Windows operating systems. Far more PCs than Macs are in use worldwide, so more hackers have developed viruses and spyware for Windows computers. In 2005 one of the first anti-spyware programs for the Mac was developed, but the marketplace for Mac anti-spyware applications is still not as developed as that for the PC. If you want to protect your Mac from spyware and remove any current infections, you can use some of the anti-spyware software available to you.
How to Protect your Mac from Spyware, Adware and Viruses
The Macintosh computer is notoriously impervious to most viruses, spyware and adware that affects Windows-based computers. This is due to the stability and security that the Mac Operating System provides. If by any chance viruses and other malware pop up on the internet, Apple will quickly address these problems with a Software Update.How to Get Rid of an MSN Virus on a Mac
The MSN Virus Project is a Trojan horse virus that propagates itself by sending a link to all the contacts on an infected user's MSN Messenger buddy list. The link looks like it is coming from a friend and encourages you to click on it, thus installing the virus. For this reason, the MSN virus spreads quickly.
The Mac operating system is less susceptible to viruses compared to PCs. However, a Mac may occasionally download the virus.
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How to Delete a Facebook Virus on a Mac
Macintosh operating systems are highly immune to viruses, but there are some Trojans and other types of spyware that can maneuver their way into your computer. When an outside source such as Facebook downloads an unwanted virus onto your Mac, you can easily remove it yourself. There are also free programs available to Mac users on the Web that can help you keep your computer clean and running smoothly.
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How to Get Rid of Viruses on a Mac
While it's highly unlikely your Mac has a virus, following these simple steps will ensure your system stays healthy.
How to Defrag a Mac Computer
You may notice a slight decrease in your Mac's performance over time as you rename files or move them between folders because these files become fragmented with each change. You can optimize your Mac's performance by defragmenting your hard drive. While the newest version of the Mac operation system, called Mac OS X, automatically defragments most files, you may still need to run a defragmenting program from time to time to check over all of the files on your hard drive.
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