ANTI-VIRUS

Strangers in my site.

Is it safe?

No matter the OS platform you selected, a good Anti-Virus scanner is necessary when you connect to the Internet. This especially applies when you exchange information with attachments. Always keep the virus scanner up-to-date. It's good practice to, at least once a month, check for virus definition updates (see the Software Links)! Do not participate in the computer virus histeria, rather consult a security guru or an expert (check virus.com). Beware of a hoax, many people like you to panic and to forward unproductive and alarming messages. Before you spread the news first find out the Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes. Although much safer than a PC, also MACs need protection. Some folks (at securemac.com) give good advice for Mac OS users. Latest information from Trend Micro is shown on the home page. Read more about security on the 'WinTweaks' page and the 'ADSL' page and the 'ePOST' page. After you have gone through the recommendations, you can check if all is safe with:

Software updates

OK, you know there is no virus involved but you still cannot figure out why the application is not running as it should. The golden rule 'never change it when it works' is hard to follow in this fast changing 'silicon' world. The software and hardware trivia may be hidden in some functions you never used (or enabled) before. Besides that, you may check for regular software updates to keep up with the latest features. To save time on what is new in general, look at the Software Updates links.

MacOS tools are listed in the dedicated iMAC , PowerMAC 6500/275 and Newton pages.

Privacy and Security

To detect and remove Adware, Spyware and other unwanted "malware", use a Spyware scanner.

The Spywareinfo web site offers a good overview on related security topics.

For an audit of your mail setup, go the ePOST section.

Anti-Virus Software Support
Symantec	Norton AntiVirus Definition update downloads.
McAfee	McAfee Definition update downloads.
Trend Micro	Enterprise and Personal solutions.
Freeware	My favourite FREEWARE list
Software links	other Software update and support links.