BASIC SECURITY TIPS YOU CAN USE TO PROTECT YOUR MAC

There’s a general perception that the Macintosh isn’t as much of a target as Windows PCs. And while there’s some truth to that, it’s still a target. Apple does what it can to protect the Mac from viruses, malware, ransomware, and other bad actors, but there’s always a chance something can happen.

How can you protect your Mac? Here are a few basic tips and tasks you can perform to secure your Mac. There’s a lot more you can do than what’s listed here, but if you aren’t doing anything, this is a way to get off to a good start.

1. LIMIT YOUR SOFTWARE CHOICES

There’s a lot of great software out there, and it’s so easy to download an app and try it out. But this is also a way to deliver malware to your Mac.

When it comes to software, trust only developers that you are familiar with, and download software directly