4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Mac Computer

Posted by Aliena Marry
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Apr 19, 2016
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MacBook computers are already a highly secured computer device less vulnerable to virus outbreaks and other security threats. The latest version of Mac OS X is loaded with latest features that help to keep MacBook systems secured from various angles.

However, any kind of technology is not fully safe hence Mac user need to be very careful and must know the most popular risk that can damage your computer system. Old version of Mac users can follow few easy ways given below to secure the Mac system.

Disable Java in Your Internet Browser

Many mac users not use Java as its plugin is still used by few web applications that now becoming rarer. And it becomes one of the major sources of security threats, hence disabling this are better option to secure your Mac from cyber risk. Safari, Firefox and Chrome all browser have their own settings to disable java, and user can get mac technical support to find the settings and deactivate java in their browser.

Enable Firewall on Mac OS X

Mac OS X provides inbuilt facility to use firewall to control the network connections and block unwanted programs from getting access of MacBook device. To activate firewall protection on MacBook system, user can get Mac OS x support or can to preference settings into their system and find the firewall under security head.

Restrict Open Safe Files on Browser

When a user downloads files from web, it opens automatically after completion of downloading. But this auto open of files increase the risk of entering infected files that can silently go into the MacBook devices and damage important data. To avoid such risk, Mac users can disable auto file open feature, and safari browser users can go to preference settings to deactivate this while other browser users can take MacBook help by tech experts.

Install Latest Software Updates

Mac users get regular notification for updating their Mac OS X and other software installed into the system. Though, few users treat it as an annoying warnings but it can be very useful, as software developers keep working on removing bugs and fix security loopholes that can hackers can take advantage to access your Mac and damage your machine. If anyone face problem while updating his system he can get MacBook technical support for online assistance
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