I was wondering how many maintenance tools Macs require?? We need antivirus, registry checkers, spyware, adware tools, we need to defrag and run disk cleaner tools, let alone removing cookies and emptying the temporary internet files occasionally. which of these processes can be eliminated by using a Mac?? Please list each one. And feel free to elaborate if you feel the need.
Many of these things cost a lot of money to purchase the software individually. You could probably spend about $250 real easy on enough after market stuff to do all the things I have listed. If you are knowledgeable you can find many of these softwares for free online. That also doesnt mention how much space your machine gives up to run these things.
It especially doesnt tell you how much time you lose in front of the computer running these softwares. If you have enough time with these things you know what I mean. You could almost open your own tech support team business!!
2007-06-13 14:34:13 · 3 answers · asked by buzzard b8 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
you don't need antivirus, registry checkers, spyware, adware tools, defrag or disk cleaner tools!
a light dusting is sufficient for a mac!
Unless you run XP or Vista on your mac, in which case you need it all!
OS X has no wild viruses, no registry, no spyware, no adware, self-defrags, and keeps the disk in order!
2007-06-13 18:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have Windows and Mac. I use open source software for my anitvirus, antispyware, registry cleaner, disk tools and more. I pay donations to those developers. For extra security, I have a hardware firewall.
I don't spend that much time using the tools. I set aside time to do my maintenance just like I would to wash the dishes or any other necessary chore. Every computer whether Windows or Mac, needs care.
The pc I'm on right now is 5 years old. It still does the job.
I also have a Mac. It has its uses. Mac is great for higher end work, but for the everyday, I use Windows. When I switch to use my Mac, I find it takes time to find things and learn how to do things that come naturally to me on Windows. So, if you've always been a Windows person, you're going to have a learning curve if you get a Mac.
2007-06-13 15:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by dubbarob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 15:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋