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Computer Help and Support

Earth-shine

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4. Can't help with Macs.

Reply to brush (Reply #3)

Wed Sep 20, 2023, 01:01 AM

Sep 2023

The best AV protection is to exercise good judgment when downloading software and clicking links.

Frequent backups of one's data files provide insurance against most attacks.

I hate to pay for these things. It feels like extortion.

Good luck.

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Anyone know if "TotalAV" is a legit virus prevention app? [View all] brush Sep 2023 OP

Google it....the answers should tell you. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #1

Why do you need it? Earth-shine Sep 2023 #2

I have a Mac and always add a virus protection app. brush Sep 2023 #3

Can't help with Macs. Earth-shine Sep 2023 #4

I've not heard of "TotalAV" Best_man23 Sep 2023 #5

Re: TotalAV justaprogressive Sep 2023 #6