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Does a 2020 Mac mini need adware or malware protection? If so what is the best one to use?

Does a 2020 Mac Mini need adware or malware protection? If so what should I use?

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 9:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2022 11:34 PM

You don’t need any antivirus apps because they are the ones that typically cause panics and other serious issues.


Your Mac has built-in protection and a protected volume that can’t be changed.


You will find that without that extra, your Mac will run smoother than it has ever been.


Click ▶︎ macOS User Guide. 📖

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Oct 20, 2022 11:34 PM in response to nick 64

You don’t need any antivirus apps because they are the ones that typically cause panics and other serious issues.


Your Mac has built-in protection and a protected volume that can’t be changed.


You will find that without that extra, your Mac will run smoother than it has ever been.


Click ▶︎ macOS User Guide. 📖

Does a 2020 Mac mini need adware or malware protection? If so what is the best one to use?

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