Yes Ronni ,I thought that was the case. I have auto updates switched on. Apple seems to have updates at very regular intervals this year. Thanks Marcus
> On 8 Jun 2020, at 5:11 pm, Ronni Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Stephen and Marcus, > > /quote > > There are viruses written for the Mac, iPhones and iPads, they do exist but > Apple is successful at deflecting them because Apple expends a huge effort in > keeping their customers safe, protecting customer privacy via an effective > multi layer defense system built into many layers of the operating system > (which deflects viruses, hackers and other malware). > > Apple responds very quickly to new virus threats, automatically updating all > Mac, iPhone and iPad users around the world immediately and invisibly. If you > have Automatic Updates” turned on (which is the normal setting for all > users), then you will receive updated virus protection, invisibly, the same > day that Apple releases it. This is why there is no *Active* virus/malware in > the Apple community, so there is nothing to worry about. > /End quote > https://www.quora.com/Why-does-Avast-slow-down-my-mac-so-much > <https://www.quora.com/Why-does-Avast-slow-down-my-mac-so-much> > > Kind Regards, > Ronni > > Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > > >> On 8 Jun 2020, at 5:00 pm, Stephen Chape <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Marcus. >> I used to use Intego which did slow down my Mac. >> But I have had no noticeable slow down with Avast. >> >> However I do recommend the Premium (paid) version. >> >>> On 8 Jun 2020, at 10:03 am, Marcus Harris <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for the response. I recall some time ago people saying norton slowed >>> down the OS and so I’ll try Avast >>> Cheers >>> Marcus >>> Marcus Harris >>> Mobile +61417965618 >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 7 Jun 2020, at 8:52 am, Pete <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Agreed Ronni 100%. >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Pete >>>> >>>> On 7 Jun 2020, at 8:39 am, Ronni Brown <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Marcus, >>>>> >>>>> I most certainly agree with Alex, I read all [email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]> and it doesn’t change my mind. I’ve never had >>>>> any Malware on my computers and I would not recommend installing Norton >>>>> AV on any Mac computer. >>>>> >>>>> It is not required and will most likely slow your computer to a crawl. >>>>> >>>>> Kind Regards, >>>>> Ronni >>>>> >>>>> Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 6 Jun 2020, at 11:53 pm, Alex <[email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Marcus & All, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am not an expert but am a bit dubious about Al & his claims especially >>>>>> when he promotes Norton. Although my experience with Norton was on a >>>>>> client’s Windows machine, I found it virtually impossible to delete it >>>>>> from their computer & it made their computer painfully sluggish to use. >>>>>> Could be different on the Mac environment? Others may be able to >>>>>> comment better. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, Alex >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6 Jun 2020, at 9:57 pm, Marcus Harris <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes that is interesting, but do you Personally choose to instal AV >>>>>>> software. >>>>>>> I always update my Apple systems ASAP and expect to then be malware >>>>>>> secure. 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