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Stay safe: Malware-preventing software for Macintosh computers (Macs)

If you’re handling sensitive data, you need to keep your computer safe.

First, enable full-disk encryption, which is built in via FileVault, using a password long and complex enough that it’s not easy to break.

Second, visit Objective-See Software for some fine free preventive programs:

LaunchControl ($15 for personal license, trial available) is very good finding and removing startup software in places that are hard for novice users to find (not free.)

Software which doesn't keep my computer, but does keep me sane:

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