If you don't want to get a virus on a pc, do 3 things:
1. Don't click on anything on the internet that looks to good to be true. Example: If your on facebook, don't click on advertisements, don't do this anywhere on any website ever.
2.When installing programs, pay attention to what is being installed. Example: If you're installing free anti-virus, you don't need a yahoo or bing toolbar.
3. Use something other than Internet explorer. Chrome, Firefox, hell even Safari is better.
@chandlerbird617 The only thing is that on PC, you don't even have to click on anything to get a virus. I used to have a PC and I would do monthly virus scans, I got a few viruses per month. If you use PC I recommend getting two anti virus programs and scanning often. Cnet has some good free antivirus for PC.
It kills me when I hear Laymen Computers say they're going switch to Mac because of Viruses?
Especially since Most of them will say they don't know anything About an Apple OS - but want to switch anyway....??
I work IT and have heard this plenty of times, and am asked about this...I tell them that Apple OS , if you do get a Virus, you're screwed, since there is Less antivirus Security for Apple, then most other OS's.
@gaasedal I absolutely disagree that ur screwed imediately by using windows. Ive had both Vista and Win7 since release date, and have yet to have a Virus or Trojan, etc. Mostly due to Internet explorer 8 - a Huge improvement over IE6. And just like "Prillo" here is saying, No OS is risk free. For the price of Apple Products and Software, I'm much more satisfied by Creating a Disk image of my HDD - and Re-Image my System if I am ever effected by a Malware issue.
@xtraflo If we compare Windows against Mac OS, we can say without doubt that Mac OS users is just free for all the trouble that is bothering Windows users.
A Mac is designed to work with you, not against you :)
Windows is designed to earn money as quick as possible - to Microsoft.
@gaasedal Lol you be surprise in the last 2 weeks at bestbuy I seen like 10 macs coming in for malware removal of a fake AV. Given it not a virus but it was malware. To say mac don'[t get infected is just retarded.
I was working as an IT consultant, and earned a lot money on Windows (thanks to a lot of viruses, mailware, whorms), and I earned nothing on Mac (because of lack of viruses, whorms and mailware).
When you are finish to install Windows, you have already a lot of viruses, mailware and whorms on it.
On my Mac, there's no virus, no whorms and no mallware now for 4 years - you can't say that on any Windows:)
you cannot give advice if you do not know shit about the thing you are talking about. You will not see me giving advice on gay sex, but you will hear me giving tips on how to get fucking laid.
use my example, faggot. or kill yourself. you could just kill yourself.
that could have all been several points basically he's just saying don't use p2p which yes that will help but even more important is turn on UAC (User Account Control and enable your firewall.. those two can drastically cut down on problems alone with spyware and viruses helping to block alot of stuff
Linux is the king for porn :)))) . All soo you will never get a virus if you run your pc without a hard-drive. Linux slax can do that an probly all most all other version of a live cd or live dvd.
i've had a mac for over 8 years and i've never had a virus. my cousin said he can put a virus on my iMac 10.4.6. but he looked it up and there's no viruses for them. also, my cousin has windows 7 home premium and he's had 3 viruses on his computer in less that a year. i laugh at him cause he had to de-virus his comp
i've had a mac for over 8 years and i've never had a virus. my cousin said he can put a virus on my iMac 10.4.6. but he looked it up and there's no viruses for them. also, my cousin has windows 7 home premium and he's had 3 viruses on his computer in less that a year. i laugh at him cause he had to de-virus his comp
I use Antivirus, but I find it almost useless. To tell you the truth. Most of the time, nothing happens to my computer. And if it does happen, my antivirus does nothing. Reformat all over again.
6) Avoid the pirrilo website as the excessive flash and java will cause your browser to crash. Only watch his content on youtube or other site where there is tighter control on the embedded Java and flash...........
I'm pretty sure if someone made a worm for *nix systems that exploited a running daemon, that was run as root, I'm sure you would see a good wide spread *nix virus. For example, say a remote root buffer overflow in Xorg, you could code a worm, with a special shellcode, which would download and execute the worm binary on *nix. And since most *nix system have similiar commands, it would be quite successful in my eyes. Just a hunch though.
How stupid you will never get infected from mp.3 only from mp3.exe or .vbs near mp3. And why not to use torrents I can have evrething for free and fast . Why not to manipulate evrething on my pc. I use viruses to play online games, ore create a key for my software. Why not search on porno sites like livejasmine. On my pc I can do evrething for free. I can wach HBO for free, of course I can't wach it on mac becouse it don't have IE. Can you play assassin creed II for free on your mac?
Being computer literate is the best virus protection you can have. I've had Windows installations run fine for ages with no protection, because I know that "songname.mp3.exe" probably isn't something I should be downloading. Same thing goes with free smilies and mouse cursors, etc. Now I run OS X, which is superior to Windows on several levels, but I won't get into that.
im sorry to correct u chris, but macs are made from the unix platform, thats why there are VERY FEW not ZERO viruses. there are about 40 million people on a mac and none of them can make a virus? weird eh? so it aint about number of people using p.c. but the stability of the platform they r built on!! :))
Recently (Actually about an hour ago) Reinstalled XP on a customers computer. He claimed "My anti-virus said I had 25 virus" I said "Oh, What Anti Virus are you using" "I am not sure, It just showed up one day" Turned out he had virus's pretending anti-virus (Which is common).
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@hellfiredonkey A virus can theoretically still execute under normal (non-root) user privileges in Linux. Of course, it can't do too much damage this way, but can potentially delete/modify documents/pictures/music/etc. in user's home folder.
I have a question, i've heard both sides of this argument, but no one has refuted the side that says: "OS 9 had TONS of viruses with a lot less market share than OS X. OS X, with much more market share then OS 9 has less viruses, if any." can anyone refute that argument? I just don't know what to think.
@Pralz912 thats true. it has nothing to do with market share. dont you think ANY hacker would love the reputation of being the first big os x virus hacker?
'Bad guys' nowadays care mostly about stealing money and personal information. That's why they target Windows machines.
Additionally, many Windows users run under full admin privileges and old insecure software like IE6.
And, by the way, there were many zero day exploits in OS X software, which allowed hackers to execute an arbitrary code and overtake people's machines.
In summary, security is a very complicated issue, and no OS is truly secure from exploits, rootkits, etc.
MY GOD PEOPLE HOW STUPID ARE YOU? Do you know why you've gotten viruses on a pc? Because you go on shady sites that you shouldn't be on, and because you download things that you shouldn't because you're just stupid. Anyone with any intelligence is able to use windows and never come across a virus in their life.
Would you like a cookie for that? The average Mac user can't remove a virus, I bet it didn't even crash on you. It must have froze and you thought it crashed. My high school go those new aluminum Crapintosh iMacs and half wouldn't power on correctly.
i made this comment when i was a script kiddie and had absolutely no knowledge and that my current opinion on this matter is that macs don't get 'viruses' is because when an application is executed, it requires authorization from the root administrator or a limited account and windows has the same exact feature except that people use windows other than macs and that's why macs don't usually get infected.
@pr0gram1r Ok sorry for being a jerk,its just that people think macs dont get viruses which is completely fake,as macs get more buyers,they will get more viruses...
@pr0gram1r Well, to gravedig your comment, this is because Macs are so rare these days, that hackers get the most targets on Windows. There are very little Mac viruses because people don't want to get like 3 FB passwords while they can get thousands from a Windows hack/keylog.
10.6.2 had it fixed, you're lucky you're not one of the tons that had their important data deleted while the company that made your computer denied there was a problem. Fuck apple
This has to be your worst theory ever. Almost nothing you said here was accurate, besides the fact Windows has the most systems out there. You normally make sense, but you are wayyyy off on this clip.
You should be able download anything you want on the internet without worrying about a virus. I DL anything i want on a mac or linux and never think twice. Windows gets more because of design, not because of size. YOU KNOW THAT!!!! why are you telling people its because windows sell more?
Windows is targeted way more than OS X. If you compare the amount of Windows viruses to OS X viruses, you'll see what I mean.
I partially agree with you though, I don't know about OS X, but Linux/Unix almost always has a superuser (root) and a regular account (and perhaps a guest account). If you wish to make modifications to system files, you'll have to identify yourself as root first.
@MikePostDrums Funny thing is, I've gotten so many viruses on my Windows 7 and the thing still runs great after getting rid of them. My OS X got a virus. Once. And not only could Apple not help me but say "restart the computer", but the system itself wouldn't boot up.
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I'm not a user of it, but several of my family members are. There's always AVG FREE anti-virus. It works for all windows operating systems, maybe linux, not for mac.
Also, I'm a user of it. The Safari Web Browser! =D The Safari Web Browser, will tell you if you're going to a site containing viruses, malware, etc., and it's available for windows and os x. It's os x's main internet browser, so that's why it's so secure.
There are thousand of viruses for Windows and almost none for Mac (i don't know about any for Mac at all).
I have absolut no problems by virus or worms on my Mac (or Linux).
I can't say that about my Windows machine.
I don't need to install antivirus on my Mac computer - no need for it but on VMWare Fusion I need virus protection to get rid of virus/spyware on my Windows partition.
I need windows as I need OS-X, OS-X is my favorit operating system.
I personally prefer XP. I only use Vista because its the only OS copy I have which is original.
However, I was not talking about which OS is better. It was just for the sake of argument, making my point that careful usage of my computer means viruses are not a problem to me.
Also, let me tell you I own a MacBook, and I install Vista on mine via Boot Camp. (I own the Mac for school). So if in any case my OS do get infected, its simple to format and re-do. Not much is lost for me.
My father bought a Acer with Vista preinstalled, and the computer was wery slow, so he wanted me to downgrade to XP.
It was very complicated because of missing drivers. I didn't get the wirelesses connection to work so at last I just installed Linux Ubuntu. Now he is wery happy, because the computer work much better now.
Oh, and when I said that OSX kernel is easier to break than Windows, what I meant to say that it is true that OSX kernel is inherently less secure. In hacker conferences OSX is the first to fall, although Windows goes next. Linux is quite reliable in this area.
You didn't listen to what Chris said. The overall percentage is with what ever is most popular because the virus/malware writers target those systems to a higher degree. Whether your system is safe or not depends on you. If you never surfed the web or downloaded stuff then you would never get a single piece of malware. Like Chris said - Porn, Torrents for serials/cracks, apps and movies are the easiest and best way to ensure you will get malware.
Yes, I have listened several times after what Chris was was saying, and he have a point there.
I can use my Mac for years without virus or spyware, but my Windows computer will not be free for virus or spyware one single week (or day), and I'm using my Mac and PC for same downloads, bittorrent and so on.
I even don't have antivirus on my Mac, there is no use for it.
in place of restricting yourself get LINUX(free, ubuntu may be) and keep it for surfing internet (install it on dual mode), keep windows for general use. Thats it enjoy everything ;-) and keep your LINUX for personal use, get family use windows so that all your secret files remain their and you enjoy internet to its limit.. :D
Most of the people i meet on my line of work, are those who complain that i sold them a broken window... :-p I learn to say to them in a polite way... (Hey man, shit happens... i told you not to browse porn and install limewire.... but you just keep puting shit on you PC...) so after thes conversation they pay up to 60 euros to fix them... but they always comming back... lol :-)
Haha, this is true. Doesn't change the fact that there is security flaws in all operating systems. Mac users seem to think they are immune from hackers and malware. This is far from correct.
yeah i go to IU and benefits of being a student is they let us download microsoft office 08 for free as well as norton 360, photo shop 7, and the latest adobe movie and photo editor for free and securely so if your a freshman in college and ever need these check your school's IT office they might have it for free if not discounted
I hate the retarded people calling Windows platform computers "PC's" Macintosh is a "Personal Computer" also. It just makes you sound like you don't know anything about computers. Instead of looking up "How to speed up your computer" (no offense Chris) How about fixing it? Registry check, spybot, adware, rootkit, remover tools, virus scanner like avast or just the windows one that comes stock that works perfect by it self. Having multiple virus scanners does nothing. having multiple SB ones does
Thats true but the times have changed... a mac is a PC but now adays PCs are referred to anything that runs windows... But macs are still technically pc's
you have not got a fukcing clue.watch the movie pirates of the silicon valley before you say a mac is a pc.pc was cloned from mac lisa.wanker.if anything steve copied from xerox.the mouse and front end.LAMER
Q:Ok you did not answer the guys question, All you did was tell me that you think PC is better by saying there's more viruses on PC because you think more people use PC over MAC, but you did not specify why I and so many MAC user's do not experience virus problems like many PC users (lol)..I download so much crap from the internet and look at porn every chance I get.!! Answer:Mac did not want to compromise there OS like PC did, there's money in anti virus software and PC programmers know that!!!
but i mean. REALY... would you pay 800$ for editing programs? the awnser is no. no matter how rich you are. you will! download sony vegas 8/9 for free in the next 5 hours after reading this comment.
as a Video editor, I will buy that $800 software legally.
$800 is only 1 or 2 project. I'm not rich but with my job, I can afford it. I can charge $1200 for one project.. and some project I only can make $400.
beside that, I have the software that registered under my name and get customer support if I have any problem with it.
If you are not a Video editor, don't get video editing software that you can't afford.
If you don't have money to buy it, stop comparing others with your condition.
Look for coupons ??? for software..hahahahahahahahahahahahah what a joke this guy is !!
I WILL GIVE YOU THE ADOBE FACTS !! I bought CS3 suite and now that CS4 is out, I called and said I want to upgrade to photoshop CS4 not the whole suite this time, the guy sad NOPE, that is considered a downgrade going from a suite to just photoshop. So I can upgrade to just photoshop for 199.00, I have to pay like 699.00. I also asked if you could buy the mac version for the upgrade..NOPE !!
but i dont want to buy music :(
FaggonDraggon 3 months ago
If you don't want to get a virus on a pc, do 3 things:
1. Don't click on anything on the internet that looks to good to be true. Example: If your on facebook, don't click on advertisements, don't do this anywhere on any website ever.
2.When installing programs, pay attention to what is being installed. Example: If you're installing free anti-virus, you don't need a yahoo or bing toolbar.
3. Use something other than Internet explorer. Chrome, Firefox, hell even Safari is better.
chandlerbird617 6 months ago
@chandlerbird617 The only thing is that on PC, you don't even have to click on anything to get a virus. I used to have a PC and I would do monthly virus scans, I got a few viruses per month. If you use PC I recommend getting two anti virus programs and scanning often. Cnet has some good free antivirus for PC.
xOrdnance 4 weeks ago
It is wice to switch to Mac, because compared to Windows, there's no virus for Mac.
Believe me, I have been using Mac in 4 year now, and I have never seen a virus on my Mac.
gaasedal 6 months ago
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gaasedal 6 months ago
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neither malware or worms :)
gaasedal 6 months ago
ur geek
tracnemaker123 7 months ago
It kills me when I hear Laymen Computers say they're going switch to Mac because of Viruses?
Especially since Most of them will say they don't know anything About an Apple OS - but want to switch anyway....??
I work IT and have heard this plenty of times, and am asked about this...I tell them that Apple OS , if you do get a Virus, you're screwed, since there is Less antivirus Security for Apple, then most other OS's.
xtraflo 7 months ago
@xtraflo If you use Windows, you're already screwed :)
Mac is a secure system, and dont even need a antivirus - like a electrical car don't need gasoline :)
I now have a Mac running for 4 years, and there is none virus, mailware or worm on it. The same is with my Linux Server.
I always suggest my customer to not connect their financial computer to internet at all, if it's running Windows.
gaasedal 7 months ago
@gaasedal I absolutely disagree that ur screwed imediately by using windows. Ive had both Vista and Win7 since release date, and have yet to have a Virus or Trojan, etc. Mostly due to Internet explorer 8 - a Huge improvement over IE6. And just like "Prillo" here is saying, No OS is risk free. For the price of Apple Products and Software, I'm much more satisfied by Creating a Disk image of my HDD - and Re-Image my System if I am ever effected by a Malware issue.
xtraflo 7 months ago
@xtraflo If we compare Windows against Mac OS, we can say without doubt that Mac OS users is just free for all the trouble that is bothering Windows users.
A Mac is designed to work with you, not against you :)
Windows is designed to earn money as quick as possible - to Microsoft.
gaasedal 7 months ago
@gaasedal From all these comments you've convinced me that...
Steve jobs pays you to suck his cock. Not only do you suck it, you cradle the balls, stroke the shaft, and plug his asshole with your fist.
rzcmch 6 months ago
@rzcmch How old are you?
gaasedal 6 months ago
it is no question about what system is more virus free.
Windows is full of virus after short time, Mac is not, and that is a big difference:)
gaasedal 8 months ago
@gaasedal Lol you be surprise in the last 2 weeks at bestbuy I seen like 10 macs coming in for malware removal of a fake AV. Given it not a virus but it was malware. To say mac don'[t get infected is just retarded.
chrisrod01 8 months ago
@chrisrod01 LOL - what I wrote before, is true :)
I was working as an IT consultant, and earned a lot money on Windows (thanks to a lot of viruses, mailware, whorms), and I earned nothing on Mac (because of lack of viruses, whorms and mailware).
When you are finish to install Windows, you have already a lot of viruses, mailware and whorms on it.
On my Mac, there's no virus, no whorms and no mallware now for 4 years - you can't say that on any Windows:)
gaasedal 7 months ago
@chrisrod01
Malware is not virus...
gaasedal 6 months ago
@olivenoire1 Objective C isn't just for Mac dude...
ozoneavenger 8 months ago
Ihave the latest pc with latest window 7 software
7 VIRUSES with the most expensive security Mc afee
Mac which is 2 years old
0 VIRUSES
macs are better virus wise and better in genearal
Like if you agree!
joed740 8 months ago
wow, jesus.
shut the fuck up or learn something.
you cannot give advice if you do not know shit about the thing you are talking about. You will not see me giving advice on gay sex, but you will hear me giving tips on how to get fucking laid.
use my example, faggot. or kill yourself. you could just kill yourself.
valdezmiguel2 8 months ago
why would i buy things
TheHorrorTastic 9 months ago
or just install antivirus and keep your porn.
PSPRYANPSP 10 months ago
I hate porn -.-
KingsIsleTv 11 months ago
that could have all been several points basically he's just saying don't use p2p which yes that will help but even more important is turn on UAC (User Account Control and enable your firewall.. those two can drastically cut down on problems alone with spyware and viruses helping to block alot of stuff
rcoffman1967 11 months ago
Australia FTW!
97273998 1 year ago
so does that meen that if mac os overtakes windows as the most used operating system that it will have more viruses developed for it than windows
tapster99 1 year ago
i got a brand new pc like 5 years back first time on i got 256 viruses right when i turned it on -_-
xboxandds123 1 year ago
0:36 ghhhmmm tthh weeeeuuullll..
LeonidasLeontiadis 1 year ago
haha funniest chunk of advice i've heard
astrobeaver 1 year ago
Is the new ClamXav 2.0 beta any good? becuase it seems that its the only one that will work for Os X Snow lepeard
TheRoyaroar 1 year ago
Aww no porn?
wilson809isback 1 year ago 8
i remember getting a virus on my XP .. 2005 i think it was.
dig6dog 1 year ago
You could rent CDs from a local library and rip them to your computer. 3:00
Trw1235 1 year ago
Linux is the king for porn :)))) . All soo you will never get a virus if you run your pc without a hard-drive. Linux slax can do that an probly all most all other version of a live cd or live dvd.
KEEVVY 1 year ago
antivirus nuff said
master2dope 1 year ago
@master2dope
There are some deadly viruses that attack the antivirus software too, so it wont open.
wiigamer136 1 year ago
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i've had a mac for over 8 years and i've never had a virus. my cousin said he can put a virus on my iMac 10.4.6. but he looked it up and there's no viruses for them. also, my cousin has windows 7 home premium and he's had 3 viruses on his computer in less that a year. i laugh at him cause he had to de-virus his comp
vhsterminator3 1 year ago
i've had a mac for over 8 years and i've never had a virus. my cousin said he can put a virus on my iMac 10.4.6. but he looked it up and there's no viruses for them. also, my cousin has windows 7 home premium and he's had 3 viruses on his computer in less that a year. i laugh at him cause he had to de-virus his comp
vhsterminator3 1 year ago
Hm, I was a skiddie back when I commented on this video XD.
Mac users can become zombies/bots. In fact, I know someone who has a Mac user as a zombie.
pr0gram1r 1 year ago
I use Antivirus, but I find it almost useless. To tell you the truth. Most of the time, nothing happens to my computer. And if it does happen, my antivirus does nothing. Reformat all over again.
signupsigma 1 year ago
Can't you "borrow" the CD instead of "buying"?
signupsigma 1 year ago
6) Avoid the pirrilo website as the excessive flash and java will cause your browser to crash. Only watch his content on youtube or other site where there is tighter control on the embedded Java and flash...........
donaldphinney 1 year ago
This wasn't really a video on Mac OS X viruses...more a video on how the Win folks can protect themselves from virus'.
PepitoIngles 1 year ago
"Apples are more healthy to eat than windows" :D Lmao
MisterAlexadner 1 year ago
I've been a pc since the longest time.
I've never got a virus.
Its called an antivirus.
Kwakobo 1 year ago
It's confident that there are found more viruses in a website about London than there is on porn sites..
Don't remember/have source, sorry.
tchunu 1 year ago
@ipodtouchhugger
consider, if you set an administrator password at setup, that wouldn't really work.
Amzo2 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure if someone made a worm for *nix systems that exploited a running daemon, that was run as root, I'm sure you would see a good wide spread *nix virus. For example, say a remote root buffer overflow in Xorg, you could code a worm, with a special shellcode, which would download and execute the worm binary on *nix. And since most *nix system have similiar commands, it would be quite successful in my eyes. Just a hunch though.
Amzo2 1 year ago
He is right but he did not address the email problem. Most Malware is spread by email. FWD FWD FWD Grandpa bought a rubber!!!
nearkolob 1 year ago
he told me to stop doin everything i like doin with my computer :*( hahahah
sm0kd0g 1 year ago
you can surf for porn on mac and feel safe, or at least 99% safe.
aflockofmusic2 1 year ago
WTF no porn... are you crazy...
/p
W32Code 1 year ago 11
I'm sure now that Apple has a Bigger market share than Microsoft there will be more Mac viruses.
HillviewBAs 1 year ago
I hate that first part
SCAREDBANANA 1 year ago
FUCK YOU FAG!
metalmacbeth 1 year ago
How stupid you will never get infected from mp.3 only from mp3.exe or .vbs near mp3. And why not to use torrents I can have evrething for free and fast . Why not to manipulate evrething on my pc. I use viruses to play online games, ore create a key for my software. Why not search on porno sites like livejasmine. On my pc I can do evrething for free. I can wach HBO for free, of course I can't wach it on mac becouse it don't have IE. Can you play assassin creed II for free on your mac?
KEEVVY 1 year ago
i use beemp3.com for downloading music
TheWallvideo 1 year ago
Being computer literate is the best virus protection you can have. I've had Windows installations run fine for ages with no protection, because I know that "songname.mp3.exe" probably isn't something I should be downloading. Same thing goes with free smilies and mouse cursors, etc. Now I run OS X, which is superior to Windows on several levels, but I won't get into that.
dannyinternetz 1 year ago 2
im sorry to correct u chris, but macs are made from the unix platform, thats why there are VERY FEW not ZERO viruses. there are about 40 million people on a mac and none of them can make a virus? weird eh? so it aint about number of people using p.c. but the stability of the platform they r built on!! :))
sahaj376 1 year ago
@sahaj376 i believe that its mainly that, but still the fact that Windows is larger
Em13Baller 1 year ago
@hellfiredonkey im just saying its more secure, not necessarily worth using.
xkeltoix 1 year ago
@hellfiredonkey if linux had more market share it would have more.
if you want real security by obscurity then get solaris or bsd
xkeltoix 1 year ago
Recently (Actually about an hour ago) Reinstalled XP on a customers computer. He claimed "My anti-virus said I had 25 virus" I said "Oh, What Anti Virus are you using" "I am not sure, It just showed up one day" Turned out he had virus's pretending anti-virus (Which is common).
TechTutorials4you 1 year ago
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WindowsAdministrator 1 year ago
@hellfiredonkey A virus can theoretically still execute under normal (non-root) user privileges in Linux. Of course, it can't do too much damage this way, but can potentially delete/modify documents/pictures/music/etc. in user's home folder.
darthirakli 1 year ago
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I WILL NOT STOP SEARCHING FOR PORN!
It keeps life BEARABLE.
MrMakeman 2 years ago 29
@MrMakeman
yeah
wha?
PORN???
singleisawesome 1 year ago
@MrMakeman LOL
ociel1988 1 year ago
@MrMakeman Why do you think the net was born? Porn, porn porn.
monsterhunterminegar 1 year ago
@MrMakeman do it on a ipod touch
MichaelStergTv01 1 year ago
@MrMakeman porn is for AWSOME people like me:D
gokussjsonic123 1 year ago
@MrMakeman It certainly does! My friend told me to try not watching porn for a month, I was like "dude I can't go one fucking WEEK without porn".
GeorgeyBoy13 1 year ago
@MrMakeman you know how they call girls that are addicted to sex nymphos.
well what do they call guys.
normal
ccubsfan94 1 year ago
What about Kaspersky for Mac? Is that unnecessary or can particuarly the firewall be useful for mac users?
thiklpet 2 years ago
@thiklpet OS X has built-in firewall, and it's pretty configurable (access it via System Preferences).
In general, running ANY OS without a firewall is a bad idea. It's like leaving a door open when you leave the house.
darthirakli 2 years ago
I have a question, i've heard both sides of this argument, but no one has refuted the side that says: "OS 9 had TONS of viruses with a lot less market share than OS X. OS X, with much more market share then OS 9 has less viruses, if any." can anyone refute that argument? I just don't know what to think.
Pralz912 2 years ago
@Pralz912 thats true. it has nothing to do with market share. dont you think ANY hacker would love the reputation of being the first big os x virus hacker?
TheLockerzzHacker 2 years ago
'Bad guys' nowadays care mostly about stealing money and personal information. That's why they target Windows machines.
Additionally, many Windows users run under full admin privileges and old insecure software like IE6.
And, by the way, there were many zero day exploits in OS X software, which allowed hackers to execute an arbitrary code and overtake people's machines.
In summary, security is a very complicated issue, and no OS is truly secure from exploits, rootkits, etc.
darthirakli 2 years ago
best way to avoid viruses = NO INTERNET
or be like the us goverment and have a hole server rack pak each colum with a slim firewall and make about 5 of those :3
stupidkid1337 2 years ago
Your Mice I Cool And Clear. Which Is It?
coollavanya1997 2 years ago
MY GOD PEOPLE HOW STUPID ARE YOU? Do you know why you've gotten viruses on a pc? Because you go on shady sites that you shouldn't be on, and because you download things that you shouldn't because you're just stupid. Anyone with any intelligence is able to use windows and never come across a virus in their life.
JimMayBeInSexTown 2 years ago
i,m using a mac for 5 years and i never had a virus..
i used windows for a week and it crashed..
barlevi1 2 years ago
Would you like a cookie for that? The average Mac user can't remove a virus, I bet it didn't even crash on you. It must have froze and you thought it crashed. My high school go those new aluminum Crapintosh iMacs and half wouldn't power on correctly.
KhAN95240 2 years ago
interesting......
NOT!
barlevi1 2 years ago
@barlevi1 must have been a shit pc you had ?
crashing has nothing to do with with viruses
greenbullet 2 years ago
not always
supercoolguyT 2 years ago
Im new to mac and i hope im safe with no anti virus
wwerocks215 2 years ago
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pr0gram1r 2 years ago 9
@pr0gram1r
Can you double click the title bar in MAC applications to maximize windows? I always see people cllicking the colored circles.
signupsigma 1 year ago
@signupsigma
Yeah you can.
pr0gram1r 1 year ago
@pr0gram1r
good answer.
signupsigma 1 year ago
@pr0gram1r Stop watching porn...
ScOrPiOnE905 1 year ago
@ScOrPiOnE905
lol you should've saw my other comment.
i made this comment when i was a script kiddie and had absolutely no knowledge and that my current opinion on this matter is that macs don't get 'viruses' is because when an application is executed, it requires authorization from the root administrator or a limited account and windows has the same exact feature except that people use windows other than macs and that's why macs don't usually get infected.
pr0gram1r 1 year ago
@pr0gram1r Ok sorry for being a jerk,its just that people think macs dont get viruses which is completely fake,as macs get more buyers,they will get more viruses...
ScOrPiOnE905 1 year ago
@pr0gram1r thats still alot sorry to hear that
Mrmattmarproductions 1 year ago
@pr0gram1r Well, to gravedig your comment, this is because Macs are so rare these days, that hackers get the most targets on Windows. There are very little Mac viruses because people don't want to get like 3 FB passwords while they can get thousands from a Windows hack/keylog.
BradtheCrazy 9 months ago
@BradtheCrazy cant you read my other comment because i said the same thing
pr0gram1r 7 months ago
how about go after the ppl who make the damm viruses
AlbertInSanAntonio 2 years ago
ALWAYS had a Mac NEVER got a virus
gabcol 2 years ago
log into your guest account
Amebixfan 2 years ago
I did, nothing happened, 10.6.2
iPodTouch1024 2 years ago
10.6.2 had it fixed, you're lucky you're not one of the tons that had their important data deleted while the company that made your computer denied there was a problem. Fuck apple
Amebixfan 2 years ago
as much as I like apple, that was pretty gay, and it took forever to fix
iPodTouch1024 2 years ago
This has to be your worst theory ever. Almost nothing you said here was accurate, besides the fact Windows has the most systems out there. You normally make sense, but you are wayyyy off on this clip.
You should be able download anything you want on the internet without worrying about a virus. I DL anything i want on a mac or linux and never think twice. Windows gets more because of design, not because of size. YOU KNOW THAT!!!! why are you telling people its because windows sell more?
xtremspl 2 years ago
Windows is targeted way more than OS X. If you compare the amount of Windows viruses to OS X viruses, you'll see what I mean.
I partially agree with you though, I don't know about OS X, but Linux/Unix almost always has a superuser (root) and a regular account (and perhaps a guest account). If you wish to make modifications to system files, you'll have to identify yourself as root first.
Anyway, just set up a restricted Windows account.
Also, the best anti-spyware is COMMON SENSE.
MikePostDrums 2 years ago 17
@MikePostDrums Funny thing is, I've gotten so many viruses on my Windows 7 and the thing still runs great after getting rid of them. My OS X got a virus. Once. And not only could Apple not help me but say "restart the computer", but the system itself wouldn't boot up.
emphaticleech 8 months ago
@MikePostDrums
Mac is build by same root system like Linux :)
gaasedal 7 months ago
@gaasedal Nowadays, you can't compare the two, though.
MikePostDrums 7 months ago
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olliebearwade 2 years ago
This is more of a how to buy things you get for free ad, than how to stop spyware.
Wonder how much RIAA paid him to advertise how "illegal" it is to share things?
Would you let them also tell you where you can drive that car you bought, & how many miles you can put on it each week?
Would you let them tell you you cannot plant corn you got from the store because thats creating "illegal" copies simply because it's free?
ytuber28341 2 years ago
I'm not a user of it, but several of my family members are. There's always AVG FREE anti-virus. It works for all windows operating systems, maybe linux, not for mac.
Also, I'm a user of it. The Safari Web Browser! =D The Safari Web Browser, will tell you if you're going to a site containing viruses, malware, etc., and it's available for windows and os x. It's os x's main internet browser, so that's why it's so secure.
westie197 2 years ago
Firefox has this feature as well. It is a daily updated phishing filter that will warn you that the site your about to visit is infected.
There is a big "Get me out of here" button that it displays before the website opens, along with a button to ignore the warning if you really want.
It's nothing that Firefox doesn't have.
ytuber28341 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
OS X Is just a Rip of of Linux.
neephius 2 years ago
wow
killswitchxdc 2 years ago
Sorry Chris.
Piracy isn't a crime, and the music industry is so damn corrupt, can't really explain all of it here.
Death to teh RIAA. Arg!
EternalSoul175 2 years ago
last spring a women was fined 80million dollars for downloading 8000 song from limewire its illegal......
tannermiddleton 2 years ago
mac os x is more vulnerable to viruses than windows
van11695 2 years ago
What exactly did you mean by that!
There are thousand of viruses for Windows and almost none for Mac (i don't know about any for Mac at all).
I have absolut no problems by virus or worms on my Mac (or Linux).
I can't say that about my Windows machine.
I don't need to install antivirus on my Mac computer - no need for it but on VMWare Fusion I need virus protection to get rid of virus/spyware on my Windows partition.
I need windows as I need OS-X, OS-X is my favorit operating system.
gaasedal 2 years ago
I don't use anti-virus on my Vista because I don't download crap from shady sources, don't download torrents and use my computer carefully.
Viruses aside, OSX kernel is easier to break than Windows.
deterdettol 2 years ago
I use XP on my PC because Vista is only mailware from Microsoft, exactly like Millenuium was.
I tried Windows 7, but many of my "must have" programs are not working on 7 at all.
So until MS have done some better, i'm using XP for my windows programs.
For the most I use my Mac, only because Mac is much much better in all matters and have no viruses and no problems.
gaasedal 2 years ago
I personally prefer XP. I only use Vista because its the only OS copy I have which is original.
However, I was not talking about which OS is better. It was just for the sake of argument, making my point that careful usage of my computer means viruses are not a problem to me.
Also, let me tell you I own a MacBook, and I install Vista on mine via Boot Camp. (I own the Mac for school). So if in any case my OS do get infected, its simple to format and re-do. Not much is lost for me.
deterdettol 2 years ago
I agree :)
My father bought a Acer with Vista preinstalled, and the computer was wery slow, so he wanted me to downgrade to XP.
It was very complicated because of missing drivers. I didn't get the wirelesses connection to work so at last I just installed Linux Ubuntu. Now he is wery happy, because the computer work much better now.
gaasedal 2 years ago
Oh, and when I said that OSX kernel is easier to break than Windows, what I meant to say that it is true that OSX kernel is inherently less secure. In hacker conferences OSX is the first to fall, although Windows goes next. Linux is quite reliable in this area.
deterdettol 2 years ago
Strange, both Mac and Linux are build on Unix and have almost same kernel :)
gaasedal 2 years ago
Yeah. Maybe hackers here could comment.
deterdettol 2 years ago
Yes, it would be interesting, because Windows in too easy to hack.
Maybe this hackers are payed by Microsoft - it would explain everything....
gaasedal 2 years ago
OS X Viruses:
It's not right when you say that people who use Windows get more virus because more people use windows.
I always get a lot of virus/spyware on my Windows XP system and use too much time to get rid of them with antivirus and so on.
I have now used Windows and MAC OS Leopard for over two years, and I have never seen a virus nor spyware on my MAC:)
gaasedal 2 years ago
You didn't listen to what Chris said. The overall percentage is with what ever is most popular because the virus/malware writers target those systems to a higher degree. Whether your system is safe or not depends on you. If you never surfed the web or downloaded stuff then you would never get a single piece of malware. Like Chris said - Porn, Torrents for serials/cracks, apps and movies are the easiest and best way to ensure you will get malware.
jwd0808 2 years ago
Yes, I have listened several times after what Chris was was saying, and he have a point there.
I can use my Mac for years without virus or spyware, but my Windows computer will not be free for virus or spyware one single week (or day), and I'm using my Mac and PC for same downloads, bittorrent and so on.
I even don't have antivirus on my Mac, there is no use for it.
gaasedal 2 years ago
you should also try Linux. ubuntu or linuxmint :) the BEST
Raja221 2 years ago
I use only Linux as servers - They are running for years without freezing or rebooting :)
gaasedal 2 years ago
If you get a virus on your PC, it just means you're an idiot.
=)
MisterHougy 2 years ago
Ok, your opinion is that every PC users are idiots.....
gaasedal 2 years ago
i never said anything like that
MisterHougy 2 years ago
Then you were obviously doing something wrong on XP. I've kept my XP computer virus-free for about a year now.
trecool9992 2 years ago
If you don't connect Internet, USB disk or CD to you computer you probably can use it virus free for one year or more.
Otherwise it's not possible - as everyone know :)
gaasedal 2 years ago
Actually, I used XP to download a lot of "stuff".
No pirating... nope... not me... nuh-uh...
trecool9992 2 years ago
in place of restricting yourself get LINUX(free, ubuntu may be) and keep it for surfing internet (install it on dual mode), keep windows for general use. Thats it enjoy everything ;-) and keep your LINUX for personal use, get family use windows so that all your secret files remain their and you enjoy internet to its limit.. :D
kickassdj 2 years ago
Don't thumb this down. This is just a joke! xD
CPnieuws 2 years ago
Most of the people i meet on my line of work, are those who complain that i sold them a broken window... :-p I learn to say to them in a polite way... (Hey man, shit happens... i told you not to browse porn and install limewire.... but you just keep puting shit on you PC...) so after thes conversation they pay up to 60 euros to fix them... but they always comming back... lol :-)
sappiou 2 years ago
litteraly?
techdudebb 2 years ago
Apples are more healthy,
windows are open for virusses (get it, open window.... open windows.... things go into open windows....)
Lazymob 2 years ago
Maybe that explains why OS X is the last to get crucial java updates, leaving their operating system wide open to hackers.
ljscott1990 2 years ago
Crucial updates to Sun Java implementation?
But wait, Sun doesn't do it for macs, it's Apple who implements JRE/JDK for OS X!
ArchSaur 2 years ago
Haha, this is true. Doesn't change the fact that there is security flaws in all operating systems. Mac users seem to think they are immune from hackers and malware. This is far from correct.
ljscott1990 2 years ago
Lol.
CPnieuws 2 years ago
lol while I disagree with the technical premise of your statement, I certainly do appreciate the puns :P
BeatlesFan32 2 years ago
lulz macfags in comments
MakeDamnSure21 2 years ago
pft, children with emo music songs as their user name.
cobaltcomet 2 years ago
pft, kid who thinks my user name was named after an emo song.
MakeDamnSure21 2 years ago
douche lol.
Revolution5970 2 years ago
yeah i go to IU and benefits of being a student is they let us download microsoft office 08 for free as well as norton 360, photo shop 7, and the latest adobe movie and photo editor for free and securely so if your a freshman in college and ever need these check your school's IT office they might have it for free if not discounted
luckydawg9106 2 years ago
u can do all of that shit on mac too, and result= user succses
tashtan1 2 years ago
Thank you! I'm not the only one who uses physical CDs!
PiPerson95 2 years ago
I hate the retarded people calling Windows platform computers "PC's" Macintosh is a "Personal Computer" also. It just makes you sound like you don't know anything about computers. Instead of looking up "How to speed up your computer" (no offense Chris) How about fixing it? Registry check, spybot, adware, rootkit, remover tools, virus scanner like avast or just the windows one that comes stock that works perfect by it self. Having multiple virus scanners does nothing. having multiple SB ones does
yerboogieman 2 years ago
Thats true but the times have changed... a mac is a PC but now adays PCs are referred to anything that runs windows... But macs are still technically pc's
VlogKyle 2 years ago
you have not got a fukcing clue.watch the movie pirates of the silicon valley before you say a mac is a pc.pc was cloned from mac lisa.wanker.if anything steve copied from xerox.the mouse and front end.LAMER
bealerDSB 2 years ago 4
oh no
diplomado3d 2 years ago
Q:Ok you did not answer the guys question, All you did was tell me that you think PC is better by saying there's more viruses on PC because you think more people use PC over MAC, but you did not specify why I and so many MAC user's do not experience virus problems like many PC users (lol)..I download so much crap from the internet and look at porn every chance I get.!! Answer:Mac did not want to compromise there OS like PC did, there's money in anti virus software and PC programmers know that!!!
roaming1978 2 years ago
Iment well done
applemaster965 2 years ago
Well fone
applemaster965 2 years ago
only download from trusted sites and do not download attached files from people your do not know..
AltrEg0 2 years ago
Google announced that their new Chrome OS will see the end of malware.
Ill give it a few dyas after chromes OSs release until someone finds security flaws and backdoors in the operating system.
DHsaxon 2 years ago
This guy has no idea what's going on. Coupons? Really? Torrenting is safe if you pay attention. Just dont be an idiot, not hard...
herrdurech 2 years ago
but i mean. REALY... would you pay 800$ for editing programs? the awnser is no. no matter how rich you are. you will! download sony vegas 8/9 for free in the next 5 hours after reading this comment.
gta700 2 years ago
as a Video editor, I will buy that $800 software legally.
$800 is only 1 or 2 project. I'm not rich but with my job, I can afford it. I can charge $1200 for one project.. and some project I only can make $400.
beside that, I have the software that registered under my name and get customer support if I have any problem with it.
If you are not a Video editor, don't get video editing software that you can't afford.
If you don't have money to buy it, stop comparing others with your condition.
cybertourniquet 2 years ago
Look for coupons ??? for software..hahahahahahahahahahahahah what a joke this guy is !!
I WILL GIVE YOU THE ADOBE FACTS !! I bought CS3 suite and now that CS4 is out, I called and said I want to upgrade to photoshop CS4 not the whole suite this time, the guy sad NOPE, that is considered a downgrade going from a suite to just photoshop. So I can upgrade to just photoshop for 199.00, I have to pay like 699.00. I also asked if you could buy the mac version for the upgrade..NOPE !!
italianman2112 2 years ago
dont use limewire
cammiebiscool 2 years ago
It's so addicting though. But I would never put Limewire on my Mac. Not even thinking twice about it.
tiggathetiger 2 years ago
Has this guy been bought by the industry or what?
ed00d 2 years ago
I suspect the same.. He is either a mac fanboy or bought by mac.
cltw666 2 years ago
Macs are awesome
mazda3issexy 2 years ago
Mac viruses: 0 (not counting a couple of trojans)
Window viruses: hundreds of thousands
Ratio does not correspond to market share ratio...
RenewedLikeTheEagle 2 years ago 3
so true!
aegnt09 2 years ago
LMAO @ someone in the chatroom:
"Plus apples are healthier to eat than windows."
xDDD
Icewind11797 2 years ago 8
dude people don't have money
hotboyzbryana 2 years ago
The ps3 os is free of viruses, it can't read .exe
roccoownzu2 2 years ago