Now it’s time to really get into the meat of the book—computer security! This chapter covers the topics that most people probably associate most with security: Macs vs. PCs, antivirus software, and operating system security settings. This chapter will cover those topics and more, with a slew of top-notch tips to make sure your desktop or laptop is locked down tight.
Macs Are Safer Than PCs
Let’s start this chapter by stirring up some controversy: Macs are safer than PCs. That’s right, I said it. However, I had to seriously resist the urge to put “air quotes” around the word safer. So, ...