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3. Doubtful you need av software for Mac.

Mon Jan 14, 2019, 01:53 PM

Jan 2019

Very few Mac virus/malware out there, and none of it is self-replicating. Virus software for the Mac is a waste of money/processes. Here is a complete list of Mac viruses and what they do.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-software/mac-viruses-malware-security-3668354/%3famp

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Puzzles with Mac Mail [View all] question everything Jan 2019 OP

Your address book is a database that Mac Mail uses. Dr Hobbitstein Jan 2019 #1

Thanks. That application opened the address book which is also on the dock question everything Jan 2019 #2

Doubtful you need av software for Mac. Dr Hobbitstein Jan 2019 #3